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    1. #1
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      Mounting Intercooler Pump

      Wanted some opinion on what orientation to mount the LSA intercooler pump on a 69 Camaro. It’s a stock zl1 pump. I want to mount it to the frame. Should I mount it on top of the frame (Pointing up like on the zl1) or sideways? Heres some pics
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    2. #2
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      When it doubt follow the OEM application.

      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
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    3. #3
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      I have one on my Saturn Ion Redline. The shaft is horizontal as in the top photo. That's what I would do if it were me.

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      I plan on remounting mine under a ice tank hidden as if it was part of the tank.

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      Vertical inlet would probably work best, but as long as the reservoir is above the pump with no kinks in the line you should be good.
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      Chris--
      '72 Cutlass S LSA/T56 Magnum
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    6. #6
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      Mounting it with shaft vertical may lessen bearing life of the pump.
      Wayne
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    7. #7
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      Thanks for the reply guys. I think mounting it like oem (vertically) is best that way the pump will always be full of fluid

    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by joeko23 View Post
      Thanks for the reply guys. I think mounting it like oem (vertically) is best that way the pump will always be full of fluid
      Based on my experience, as long as the pump is mounted low relative to the intercooler and heat exchanger, it will remain full of coolant.

      You will want to consider a coolant reservoir mounted higher than the heat exchanger and intercooler to allow the system to purge air. Air pockets can build up in the heat exchanger and cause reductions in efficiency.

    9. #9
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      I don’t plan on running a reservoir as the zl1 did not run one.

    10. #10
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      Anybody know where I can get one of these brackets?
      Doug L.
      68 RS/SS Conv. LSA/T56.
      67 RS Coupe LS2/T56 named "NutKse"

    11. #11
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      I can’t seem to find the bracket sold separately or a part number. Maybe contact a local dealer and they can order you one? I bought mine as a complete package with bracket, intercooler pump, hoses etc. from eBay. Like this listing:



      https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2015-C....m46890.l49292






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