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Old 10-15-2018, 08:02 PM
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I've seen posts showing how to attach LS1 to LS3, but not the other way around.

Will a LS3 Accessory drive fit on my LS1 (01 WS6)? If so, which version?

Balancer...space out the LS1 balancer 3/8 of an inch with a washer and ARP bolt or will a LS3 fit proper (next question may affect this answer)?

I plan to keep the A/C, I'm assuming I would I need the LS3 A/C compressor to be aligned with the balancer?

Water pump issues?

Anything I'm not considering?

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LS3 from a Vette or Camaro? BIG difference...
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
LS3 from a Vette or Camaro? BIG difference...
I guess that's one of my questions...which. I read that the cts-v ls3 accessories drive will fit on a ls3 inside a fbody. More to consider with an ls1 though

Basically, I need to adjust the spacing of the fanbelt from the motor and my ls1 accessories are wearing thin...but ac is strong.

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You just have to remember to keep the spacings coordinated. ALL short (Corvette), ALL medium (Gen 4 F body and others) or ALL long (Gen V F body and all trucks).
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I get it...don't mix/match. I plan to buy a new kit. I'm just not sure which ls3 kit will fit in my fbody ls1 and if the ls3 balancer will work w my ls1 a/c unit. I'm also not sure if I'm missing something with this plan either.

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