ScottEwine

Hello All,

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.

Thanks,

Scott

corvettedave383

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

ScottEwine

I was contemplating something even simpler than that, such as this setup from Jegs. Are there any downsides to this configuration?

corvettedave383

hard to tell for sure, but i get a feeling that power steering pump/pulley may well hit the top of your a arm shaft

Rescue Rogers

Holley sells LS mounts, maybe you can use that JEGs style aternator setup and find one of the Holley power steering mounts to get in in close

I think the mid mount style would fit. heres the 3 types they sell
https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...essory_drives/



Heres the brackets
https://www.holley.com/products/accessories/drive_brackets/

KENS80V

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.

Garys 68

That Jegs will almost certainly hit the A arm with the pulley.
You can use truck accessory spacing in a C3 corvette, I did on mine.

supervette64

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.



https://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1491
https://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1490

derekderek

I I take it you're putting turbos on this? Or is the only exhaust you could find for a boat?

corvettedave383

lol, yes twin turbo - pics below

Bee Jay

Will the C6 Corvette mountings work in a C3? The alternator is high left, by the valve cover, the PS below that. Anyone have a picture?

cagotzmann

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.