AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-01-2017, 11:27 PM

Like the title says I'm looking for info on any high mount AC brackets. It's been determined that I can NOT use the low mount. I've looked at all the above just would like to hear from someone who used the product. I like the Kwik but hear it likes to jump belts. Anybody??
Thanks
Steve

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-03-2017, 12:26 AM

Nobody??????

jessemthompson · 06-04-2017, 10:50 PM

I would look into the dirty dingo high mount. It looks to be a quality piece with a heavy duty tensioner.

solidaxel · 06-05-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jessemthompson

I would look into the dirty dingo high mount. It looks to be a quality piece with a heavy duty tensioner.

They work !

Willie Makeit · 06-06-2017, 11:51 AM

ICT Billet has various options for AC mounts and I have found them much more affordable than some other mfr's

http://www.ictbillet.com/ls/brackets...-brackets.html

**truckdude239** · 06-06-2017, 04:44 PM

i mean a 5.7 vortex mounts high on top anyway so you should be good to go on that

solidaxel · 06-06-2017, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

ICT Billet has various options for AC mounts and I have found them much more affordable than some other mfr's

http://www.ictbillet.com/ls/brackets...-brackets.html

I have some of ICT brackets for the Alt and P steering on a 5.3 that I used for mock up and they are very nice and a good price

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-07-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

i mean a 5.7 vortex mounts high on top anyway so you should be good to go on that

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think that's a 5.7 you have pictured?? At least it doesn't look like mine. It's out of a 2002 Firebird

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-07-2017, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

ICT Billet has various options for AC mounts and I have found them much more affordable than some other mfr's

http://www.ictbillet.com/ls/brackets...-brackets.html

Yes I've been looking at these guys, in fact there Low mount might work. Still doing research

ls1nova71 · 06-07-2017, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

i mean a 5.7 vortex mounts high on top anyway so you should be good to go on that

That's a Vortec truck engine, it's a Gen1 small block. Those accessories won't bolt to an LS.

Bird dog · 06-08-2017, 12:31 AM

I just installed the Holley this evening. Worked well. I am running the corvette style accessory drive and obviously can't run the AC low.

I like the looks. It matches the rest of the GM natural aluminum.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-08-2017, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bird dog

I just installed the Holley this evening. Worked well. I am running the corvette style accessory drive and obviously can't run the AC low.

I like the looks. It matches the rest of the GM natural aluminum.

Pics Please, still trying to make up my mind

Bird dog · 06-08-2017, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Pics Please, still trying to make up my mind

No compressor yet.....But here's what it looks like.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-08-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bird dog

No compressor yet.....But here's what it looks like.

Very nice
Thaks

splatrd · 06-09-2017, 10:12 AM

I used a set from LS brackets http://lsbrackets.com/ on my wife's truck. It is a 1987 R10 with '04 GTO LS1. I wanted to be able to use factory a/c lines, which are for a 89-91 suburban and worked perfect. I know the R4 is not a desirable compressor, but it was cheap and works fine.

weim55 · 06-10-2017, 12:00 PM

I know you expressed Highmount only but something you should think about is a company called Allen Grove components has a passenger-side AC bracket designed for The stock low mount position with a sandon compressor that moves the compressor 3 inches closer to the block. I'm doing an LS swap on my '67 C 10 in the next couple weeks and I'm going to mock up mine and see if this will work. The bracket kit is reasonably priced at $175 complete using the original AC pulley on my truck engine.

Steve weim55 Colorado

jessemthompson · 06-11-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by weim55

I know you expressed Highmount only but something you should think about is a company called Allen Grove components has a passenger-side AC bracket designed for The stock low mount position with a sandon compressor that moves the compressor 3 inches closer to the block. I'm doing an LS swap on my '67 C 10 in the next couple weeks and I'm going to mock up mine and see if this will work. The bracket kit is reasonably priced at $175 complete using the original AC pulley on my truck engine.

Steve weim55 Colorado

I am currently running this setup on my 72. I've had no clearance issues at all. A little creativity with the lines and all works well with no cutting on the frame.

weim55 · 06-11-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jessemthompson

I am currently running this setup on my 72. I've had no clearance issues at all. A little creativity with the lines and all works well with no cutting on the frame.

Thanks for the heads up on that, really save some time for me. I'll just pick up the Allen Grove set up and roll with it on my 67.

Steve weim55 Colorado

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 06-11-2017, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jessemthompson

I am currently running this setup on my 72. I've had no clearance issues at all. A little creativity with the lines and all works well with no cutting on the frame.

Yes I've been looking at this low mount. Please let me know how it goes. I to am concerdering Allaen Grove. I want to go low but with other designs it wasn't going to work. This looks like it will

Thanks Again

06-01-2017, 11:27 PM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount Like the title says I'm looking for info on any high mount AC brackets. It's been determined that I can NOT use the low mount. I've looked at all the above just would like to hear from someone who used the product. I like the Kwik but hear it likes to jump belts. Anybody?? Thanks Steve __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

06-03-2017, 12:26 AM	#2
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,192	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount Nobody?????? __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

06-04-2017, 10:50 PM	#3
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount I would look into the dirty dingo high mount. It looks to be a quality piece with a heavy duty tensioner.

06-06-2017, 11:51 AM	#5
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,235	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount ICT Billet has various options for AC mounts and I have found them much more affordable than some other mfr's http://www.ictbillet.com/ls/brackets...-brackets.html

06-06-2017, 04:44 PM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount i mean a 5.7 vortex mounts high on top anyway so you should be good to go on that Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-08-2017, 12:31 AM	#11
Bird dog Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 91	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount I just installed the Holley this evening. Worked well. I am running the corvette style accessory drive and obviously can't run the AC low. I like the looks. It matches the rest of the GM natural aluminum.

06-09-2017, 10:12 AM	#15
splatrd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midlothian VA Posts: 37	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount I used a set from LS brackets http://lsbrackets.com/ on my wife's truck. It is a 1987 R10 with '04 GTO LS1. I wanted to be able to use factory a/c lines, which are for a 89-91 suburban and worked perfect. I know the R4 is not a desirable compressor, but it was cheap and works fine. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C10 LWB 1970 C10 292 I6 3 speed 2017 Silverado LS 4x4 1978 El Camino SS, LT1 swap 2016 Camaro SS Last edited by splatrd; 06-09-2017 at 10:26 AM.

06-10-2017, 12:00 PM	#16
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: AC on 5.7 in 70 C10- Kwik? Holley? Sanden? HIGH mount I know you expressed Highmount only but something you should think about is a company called Allen Grove components has a passenger-side AC bracket designed for The stock low mount position with a sandon compressor that moves the compressor 3 inches closer to the block. I'm doing an LS swap on my '67 C 10 in the next couple weeks and I'm going to mock up mine and see if this will work. The bracket kit is reasonably priced at $175 complete using the original AC pulley on my truck engine. Steve weim55 Colorado Last edited by weim55; 06-10-2017 at 12:06 PM.

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