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**blazercrazy70** · 07-07-2014, 10:13 PM

Just about to take the plunge on a ls swap. I'm gathering info before I start. Will the air conditioner compressor fit in between frame rails using factory brackets

**Hart_Rod** · 07-08-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by blazercrazy70

Just about to take the plunge on a ls swap. I'm gathering info before I start. Will the air conditioner compressor fit in between frame rails using factory brackets

It depends on the adapter plates you use and where it place the compressor. The Dirty Dingo slider mounts allow you to move the motor as much as 3", so you might be able to position it so you can use the factory a/c compressor, but I'm not sure. ECE LS motor mounts position it correctly so that the a/c fits, but getting to the fittings is very tight....

I've used both setup in my 68 S/C build and my 69 Suburban build. Lots of photos there.

Matt Cramer · 07-08-2014, 10:21 AM

I have mine set up using short adapter plates and the engine stands in the six cylinder position. This gives enough room to use a truck A/C compressor and bracket, but routing the lines around the frame rail will be a tight squeeze. I'm currently running without A/C as there are some other things I need to install.

Also, I had to cut the tops off the engine stands and weld them in upside-down to get enough room to clear the exhaust (using a set of 2010 Camaro manifolds). If I did it over again, I'd probably put the engine stands in the stock location and use a high mount A/C compressor.

**blazercrazy70** · 07-08-2014, 02:03 PM

Can you use the stock brackets and add the high compressor

Matt Cramer · 07-09-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blazercrazy70

Can you use the stock brackets and add the high compressor

Yeah... I'd do exactly that if I were doing another swap like that. You just need a set of adapter plates to bolt the factory mounts onto the LS.

**blazercrazy70** · 07-11-2014, 03:10 AM

Where do you find the brackets to change to a high mount compressor

ls1nova71 · 07-11-2014, 05:16 AM

Kwik Performance makes one http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

**Hart_Rod** · 07-11-2014, 08:43 AM

Holley makes a nice high mount bracket also.

Andy4639 · 07-14-2014, 08:48 PM

LS brackets also make one. They are who I used.

07-07-2014, 10:13 PM	#1
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Looking for help ls air conditioner question Just about to take the plunge on a ls swap. I'm gathering info before I start. Will the air conditioner compressor fit in between frame rails using factory brackets

07-08-2014, 10:21 AM	#3
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: Looking for help ls air conditioner question I have mine set up using short adapter plates and the engine stands in the six cylinder position. This gives enough room to use a truck A/C compressor and bracket, but routing the lines around the frame rail will be a tight squeeze. I'm currently running without A/C as there are some other things I need to install. Also, I had to cut the tops off the engine stands and weld them in upside-down to get enough room to clear the exhaust (using a set of 2010 Camaro manifolds). If I did it over again, I'd probably put the engine stands in the stock location and use a high mount A/C compressor. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

07-08-2014, 02:03 PM	#4
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: Looking for help ls air conditioner question Can you use the stock brackets and add the high compressor

07-11-2014, 03:10 AM	#6
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: Looking for help ls air conditioner question Where do you find the brackets to change to a high mount compressor

07-11-2014, 05:16 AM	#7
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Looking for help ls air conditioner question Kwik Performance makes one http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

07-11-2014, 08:43 AM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Looking for help ls air conditioner question Holley makes a nice high mount bracket also. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-14-2014, 08:48 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Looking for help ls air conditioner question LS brackets also make one. They are who I used. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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