LSA into a C3
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Cruising
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LSA into a C3
Hi all,
I would like to hear from anyone who has fitted a LSA crate engine into a C3. My queries are will it fit in with the standard accessory drive kit, or do they do a kit specifically for the C3 as the engines are advertised as being for pre 1976 vehicles. Also, as we are right hand drive here in Australia, I was wondering if they do optional kits with the A/C compressor on the left and the power steering pump on the right. I have tried Summit Racing, where I will probably get the LSA controller, accessory drive and A/C add on kits, but they were unable to give me any advice.
I would appreciate any help,
aussiemartin69
I would like to hear from anyone who has fitted a LSA crate engine into a C3. My queries are will it fit in with the standard accessory drive kit, or do they do a kit specifically for the C3 as the engines are advertised as being for pre 1976 vehicles. Also, as we are right hand drive here in Australia, I was wondering if they do optional kits with the A/C compressor on the left and the power steering pump on the right. I have tried Summit Racing, where I will probably get the LSA controller, accessory drive and A/C add on kits, but they were unable to give me any advice.
I would appreciate any help,
aussiemartin69
Burning Brakes
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I don't know of anyone with an LSA, but there are plenty of regular LS swaps. You will probably need extra hood clearance with the supercharger.
The low mount A/C will not work on the C3, so your right hand drive should not be a problem. You could use a high mount right hand A/C. I am not sure how low that oil pan hangs, I think it is a rear sump. Good Luck
The low mount A/C will not work on the C3, so your right hand drive should not be a problem. You could use a high mount right hand A/C. I am not sure how low that oil pan hangs, I think it is a rear sump. Good Luck
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Cruising
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I don't know of anyone with an LSA, but there are plenty of regular LS swaps. You will probably need extra hood clearance with the supercharger.
The low mount A/C will not work on the C3, so your right hand drive should not be a problem. You could use a high mount right hand A/C. I am not sure how low that oil pan hangs, I think it is a rear sump. Good Luck
The low mount A/C will not work on the C3, so your right hand drive should not be a problem. You could use a high mount right hand A/C. I am not sure how low that oil pan hangs, I think it is a rear sump. Good Luck
Melting Slicks
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Swapping the PS is a tough one.
With the AC compressor mounted on an LSA, check out this thread:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...w-mount-c.html
With the AC compressor mounted on an LSA, check out this thread:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...w-mount-c.html
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Cruising
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Swapping the PS is a tough one.
With the AC compressor mounted on an LSA, check out this thread:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...w-mount-c.html
With the AC compressor mounted on an LSA, check out this thread:
http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...w-mount-c.html
