ls2 in a chevelle

[craig]

hey anybody out there got any good reccomendations on pulley setups for putting a gen 3 in a 1972 chevelle ? Or for that matter any cool conversion stuff or advice ? thanks

[derekf]

In my El Camino, it looks like the stock LS1 pulley setup will work with just a little notching of the front of the crossmember to clear the AC lines. Depending on whose mounts you're using, you might not even have to do that.

[65elkyprotour]

On my '65 with S&P mounts the stock F-body pulleys wont clear the steering gear. The corvette ones work but you do have some clearance issues with the a/c and the crossmember.

[ViperBlue68]

My 72 Chevelle Wagon with an Ls1 I bought has the street and performance billett pulleys and brackets that move the a/c and alt out on top seem to have alot of room.......

[TT402LS1]

Heres a pic of my S&P setup. It uses a polished Corvette water pump with a Camaro balancer. The AC unit clears without modifcation to the frame when using thier mounts. S&P made this kit for me because I couldnt run thier regular type Chevelle kit. I needed everything to fit tight, so I room for the turbos.

[boodlefoof]

That looks sweet! Going to look good when it is between the fenders!

[craig]

thanks for all your help guys.

[ironworks]

if you can get the camaro bracket system from an F body, the Ac might clear because it moves it forward about 1.5 inches. It might clear. if you slide the engine forward just a tick it really should fit. just my 2 cents

Rodger

[joeljet]

you could get alot of questions answered over on ls1tech.com. and remember s&p is expensive, also try brp.

[Goatman]

If you're running A/C, you'll need to notch the front crossmember. No real getting around that, unless you want to get bent over by one of the aftermarket bracket systems.

[70TWO NOVA]

does anyone make conversion motor mounts for an LS2 in a 1969 Chevelle?

[Goatman]

No difference between any of the LS-x motors or any of the Chevelles...

[70TWO NOVA]

I know that, but who makes motor mounts for LSx motors in a 69 Chevelle?

[Goatman]

ATS, and S&P come to mind. As does Hooker.

[camcojb]

I know that, but who makes motor mounts for LSx motors in a 69 Chevelle?

The adapters are universal, in that they adapt a standard small block motor mount to the LSX engine. So any car that uses a standard Chevrolet motor mount could use these adaptors to mount an LSX into it.

Jody

[DippedInSauce]

My friend used the CTS-V LS-2 oil pan with no mods. Fit right in the stock frame

[Goatman]

I just ordered the same pan and I have confirmed with others that have done it that it does indeed fit.


Now, every adapter places the engine differently (hieght and distance to firewall) and you can place the frame mounts anywhere you want on the front crossmember as well. So, there are several variables that can effect the header and oil pan fitment.

My frame doesn't have SB frame mount holes drilled into it, so I will be placing the engine where I want it with the frame mounts bolted to the motor mounts, then welding the frame mounts to the crossmember when I get everything where I want it.

[craig]

dipped in sauce, what year chevelle ? and do you know what motor mount adapters there using ? thanks

[70TWO NOVA]

What is S&P's web site?

[70TWO NOVA]

The cts-v LS2 pan clears the chevelle crossmember?