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The 73 LS conversion I am currently undertaking did not have AC from the factory and I do not plan on adding it. It seems that this simplifies the accessory mounting quite a bit. What is the best way to mount the accessories sans AC? I am planning on using a 2014 Camaro LS3 engine/6 speed combo.
I used the cts v accessory kit from gm, will bolt right up, it does place the alternator close to the chassis engine mount, very close, but still works, also the heater inlet/outlet needs to be sorted aswell, i tapped out the holes and put some banjo fittings in there, so doesnt touch the a arm bar anymore
Last edited by corvettedave383; Nov 8, 2018 at 01:47 PM.
Your drive system has to be on the "short" Corvette belt line. You do not have the real estate in front of the engine to mount most of the systems on the market.
I used Dirty Dingo Motorsports Fbody LS1 Camaro mounts for my LS3, they work great and very easy to install. I like that they're tucked away and hard to see, keeps the engine a bit more free of clutter. I did have to clearance the alternator bracket to the frame/motor mount slightly, but I have the engine set as far back as I can on adjustable motor mounts so that may not be normal.
I used the cts v accessory kit from gm, will bolt right up, it does place the alternator close to the chassis engine mount, very close, but still works, also the heater inlet/outlet needs to be sorted aswell, i tapped out the holes and put some banjo fittings in there, so doesnt touch the a arm bar anymore
I I take it you're putting turbos on this? Or is the only exhaust you could find for a boat?
I used the cts v accessory kit from gm, will bolt right up, it does place the alternator close to the chassis engine mount, very close, but still works, also the heater inlet/outlet needs to be sorted aswell, i tapped out the holes and put some banjo fittings in there, so doesnt touch the a arm bar anymore
What GM part# did you use.
GM shows 19370821 for me, my engine is a 19419864 LS3/480 crank dampener is the closest to the engine block so the power steering pump my no be able to sit in front of the engine head.
LS3 Accessories without AC
