A/C Compressor for LSA on stock subframe

[cwylie]

I am running an LSA with a stock subframe using the holley motor mounts and headers. I have everything ready to go and working together except I cant figure out for the life of me how I am going to get an A/C compressor to fit without serious modification. The holley motor come pretty far forward really limiting how much depth I have for mounting and since I am running the corvette accessories they are very close to the front of the motor. Any ideas?

[dhutton]

Not sure if this helps or not:

http://southernperformancesystems.co...r-kit-lsa.html

Don

[cpd004]

I believe Kwik Performance makes a bracket for the AC compressor only that relocates it up higher.

[terrydmorgan]

I have an LSA motor and I used Street & Performance to put together my accessory drive, including an AC compressor from Sandeen. Here's a pic of the compressor mount from S&P. It's similarly located high on the passenger side, much like Kwik Performance. I also installed the Kwik Performance compressor mount on my son's 69 Camaro (LS1 Corvette motor), and it looks like it may fit the LSA too. Qwik Performance lists it for a number of LSx applications, but doesn't specifically identify an LSA application. I'd check with Qwik Performance before buying it. Both companies have been very helpful with my installations.

[cwylie]

Yeah I just bought all the stuff the more or less upgraded factory setup. ATI pulley, Metco bracket, 50mm idler, 100mm idler, belts all the fun stuff. I assumed I could notch the frame and low mount the a/c but it looks like the holley motor mounts are going to be in my way. I dont want to change my entire setup at this point unless I have no other option.

[RLJ676]

Has anyone found a solution to this? I have a LSA setup going in my 72 and would like AC.

[parsonsj]

Have you looked at Concept1?

http://www.c1pulleys.com/car-pulley-...rger-kits.html

[dhutton]

Has anyone found a solution to this? I have a LSA setup going in my 72 and would like AC.

I think it is Concept 1 or notch your frame etc. I was able to modify the Vintage Air Corvette bracket to fit a side exit Sanden 508 low on the passenger side with my Art Morrison subframe.

Don

[RLJ676]

Have you looked at Concept1?

http://www.c1pulleys.com/car-pulley-...rger-kits.html

No, and now I wish I hadn't haha. That's quite a bit out of budget for me on just FEAD. I already have the GMPP modified CTS V setup, hoping to add AC to it without going "all in" like the concept one setup. Thanks though, definitely would have been a good option if I was not already way over budget.

I think it is Concept 1 or notch your frame etc. I was able to modify the Vintage Air Corvette bracket to fit a side exit Sanden 508 low on the passenger side with my Art Morrison subframe.

Don

I actually talked to Kwik today and they are about to start producing a low mount that goes on the corvette spacing for a sanden mini compressor that might not need notching. Hoping to find out more this week... I'll be second to install one if it works haha.

[cwylie]

The only way you might be able to get away without a notch would be to run the small sanden compressor down low but run it on the main accessory belt kinda like this setup but with the small compressor.

http://www.lsenginediy.com/wp-conten...2015/03/37.jpg

[dhutton]

No, and now I wish I hadn't haha. That's quite a bit out of budget for me on just FEAD. I already have the GMPP modified CTS V setup, hoping to add AC to it without going "all in" like the concept one setup. Thanks though, definitely would have been a good option if I was not already way over budget.





I actually talked to Kwik today and they are about to start producing a low mount that goes on the corvette spacing for a sanden mini compressor that might not need notching. Hoping to find out more this week... I'll be second to install one if it works haha.

I think the displacement of that mini compressor is a fair bit lower than the 508 style. You might want to check with VA regarding cooling abilities with the smaller compressor.

Don