Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

corvette F1A kit on an fbody

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:20 AM
  #1  
25thhawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
Default corvette F1A kit on an fbody

Has anyone tried to make it fit? I plan on standing the radiator up vertical anyway. The battery is already relocated in the trunk, AC is gone and no egr. I plan on doing a bumper support, so seems like it could work with a little effort.

Ryan
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:11 AM
  #2  
dschmittie1's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (64)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,344
Likes: 2
From: York, PA
Default

You will need to swap to all the Vette accesories. I know someone started doing it but never finished it. It is gonna be alot of work
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2013 | 11:09 AM
  #3  
25thhawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
Default

yeah, I figured that, but the only accessory I will have is the alternator. Everything else is gone, I would jest need to make a tensioner for it. Need a new crank pulley for the supercharger anyway, so just get the vette one. If it clears the hood and you can run the filter pipe over the radiator along with the pipe to the intake, it seems like it would be better for piping.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:09 PM
  #4  
wilson34's Avatar
Launching!
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh PA
Default

Why not just have new standoffs made that move the blower bracket outward to line up the blower pulleys with the Fbod accessories. There are only 3 1" and 1 3/4" spacers that mount the brackets to eachother.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:16 PM
  #5  
25thhawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
Default

correct, that would work even better. Can someone give me a measurement from the front of the block to the front most part of supercharger. Mounted on a vette, obviously. If it clears the radiator support, I might give this a try.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2013 | 08:10 PM
  #6  
wilson34's Avatar
Launching!
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh PA
Default

I'll try to remember to get a measurement tomorrow. Mine is set up for 10rib and Procharger F1C, but I can adjust the measurement for 6rib pullies.
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:11 PM
  #7  
25thhawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
Default

Actually a measurement with the 10 rib would be perfect. I'd rather set it up like that so I dont have to worry about belt slippage. Do you know what bolt holes the corvette bracket uses? Im using a iron block and I know on the f-body kit that one bolt hole is missing. Thanks

Ryan
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2013 | 06:32 AM
  #8  
Monte4ever's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 4
From: MI
Default

C5 front accessories bolt on without issue. At least they did on my iron block.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 8, 2013 | 02:56 PM
  #9  
wilson34's Avatar
Launching!
15 Year Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh PA
Default

Two bolts on the head, then 2 bolts go where the stock tensioner mounted to the water pump.

My setup with 10rib will be as far away from the head as a 6rib setup on the fbody, due to the offset of the pullies between corvette n fbod.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2013 | 05:27 PM
  #10  
25thhawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
Default

The more I look at pictures of it on the vette, I don't think that the procharger bracket will clear the shock tower on an fbody.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2013 | 05:38 PM
  #11  
25thhawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 813
Likes: 1
Default

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...z06/photo4.jpg

The A & A bracket looks like its got room though.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:01 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE