LS1 A/C compressor... why can't I use it?
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Racer
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LS1 A/C compressor... why can't I use it?
Doing a LS1 conversion in a '80 vette. I know I can buy a bracket kit for the R4 style compressor. However, I wanted to use the one that came with the engine. I was told I can't use it.. is that true? All I should need is the lines run to the compressor and a bracket in my mind. Correct me if I am wrong...
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Racer
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Not enough to understand why. They started listing off parts and prices. It went from a simple bracket mount to needing a compressor, bracket, tensioner and something else which I could not understand. Oh, also said something about the LS1 engine a/c compressor (from the camaro) is always on and the A/C lines will hit the hood
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Not enough to understand why. They started listing off parts and prices. It went from a simple bracket mount to needing a compressor, bracket, tensioner and something else which I could not understand. Oh, also said something about the LS1 engine a/c compressor (from the camaro) is always on and the A/C lines will hit the hood
My suggestion would be to sell the compressor and put the money towards a new setup.
Rick B.
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I think it's the LS2 compressors that cannot be used. They are controlled by a separate computer in the original vehicle (Corvette and GTO) and will self destruct if run with just direct power applied.
Rob
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There is no room at the bottom mounting location for the LS1 compressor in a C3. You can buy a mount that will mount the old style compressor like from a Camaro or older Corvette up higher from Josh - Superpowers over on the other site. I bought them for mine and have not used them yet but they look like the way to go.
Hope that helps,
Frank
Hope that helps,
Frank
