AC Bracket after installing headers
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AC Bracket after installing headers
I installed a set of OBX Sidepipes about a month and a half ago. I'm very confused as to which AC bracket I need in order to mount the AC Compressor, etc. I bought this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-10042FLT/
But I was told that it wasn't the correct one.
Can someone tell me if that is the correct one? And if it is, how it actually gets mounted? Pictures would help. Appreciate the assistance in advance.
By the way, my Vette is a 1978, NOM, passenger side mounted AC Compressor. Thanks.
But I was told that it wasn't the correct one.
Can someone tell me if that is the correct one? And if it is, how it actually gets mounted? Pictures would help. Appreciate the assistance in advance.
By the way, my Vette is a 1978, NOM, passenger side mounted AC Compressor. Thanks.
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From: Beecher Illinois
For 78 and newer with the R4 AC compressor you use the stock mounting bracket(s)in the stock locations.
BUT, you'll need to install a spacer(or stack of washers
)on the forward most bolt at the header flange.
Figure the thickness of the stock manifold at the forward bolt hole minus the thickness of the header flange. That will be your spacer length.
Use that stock exhaust manifold bolt with the stud end on it. Spacer goes under the bolt head, bracket goes on the stud.
Here ya go, from before I returned to original...........
BUT, you'll need to install a spacer(or stack of washers
)on the forward most bolt at the header flange.Figure the thickness of the stock manifold at the forward bolt hole minus the thickness of the header flange. That will be your spacer length.
Use that stock exhaust manifold bolt with the stud end on it. Spacer goes under the bolt head, bracket goes on the stud.
Here ya go, from before I returned to original...........
Last edited by KapsSA; Oct 5, 2012 at 05:58 PM.
