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Old Jan 22, 2019 | 06:34 PM
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New member to the forum, patience. Just ordered an LS3 engine for my 72 vette. I am looking for recommendations on engine mounts, serpentine belt systems & engine clearances. I'm sure there are threads directly related to this. Can someone direct me to some related threads.

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Search LS swaps. Tons of info out there. Great choice of swap engines.
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Here is mine. Little older but a lot is still useable. Any questions let me know.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-my-72-a.html
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You might want to latch onto ScottEwine's threads. He appears to be well into it. There is an older thread here https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-their-c3.html. Also search out the ls1tech.com forum. Not specific to corvettes but another resource.
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Vintage Air Frontrunner
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Old Jan 23, 2019 | 09:16 AM
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Where did you buy your belt system and the power steering reservoir?
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Old Jan 23, 2019 | 10:02 AM
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Vintage Air makes the accessory drive setup complete. The ps reservoir is made by Chase bay.
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What about your oil pan? Did you have to change to a different style?
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Stock C6 pan. I cannot say for sure if stock C3 power steering components will work, as I changed to Borgenson steering box.
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Hey fella, here's my thread i started a few months ago, lots of pics and detailed info in there

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ne-mounts.html
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Originally Posted by TMcKenzie
Where did you buy your belt system and the power steering reservoir?
info for you cts-v system works a treat

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ory-drive.html





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Originally Posted by TMcKenzie
What about your oil pan? Did you have to change to a different style?
Oil pan info and pics in that thread - the holley pan works a treat, loads of room

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ne-mounts.html
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More pics, this one with a 4L60 from the Firebird attached to the engine and in the frame.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rame-pics.html
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