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Old 10-16-2013, 11:04 PM   #1
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quick ls1 swap questions

85 c10 was a 305 truck...... Plans are to put a 5.3 with the edelbrock carb kit...... Will I have to have AC compressor swapped and relocated and radiator....I was hoping this wouls be a quick and easy swap
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Re: quick ls1 swap questions

Also assume I will need motor mount relocation mounts
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Old 10-17-2013, 08:47 AM   #3
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Re: quick ls1 swap questions

It's a bit more complicated than swapping one Gen 1 SBC for another. To answer your questions:

1. Keeping the A/C compressor in the stock location is a bit of a pain; you'd have to move the engine stands backward, and probably notch the frame to get clearance for the A/C lines.

2. You can probably get the radiator working fine. I'm using the stock radiator on my '72.

3. Yep, you'll need adapter plates. I made mine out of a piece of 1/4" plate ordered from McMaster.
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