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Old 03-25-2008, 10:49 PM   #1
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This A/C Bracket look any better?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...p?p=1564082184

I'm in talks with the guy on getting one. I'll let ya'll know how it works out. Any comparisons to the ...other....bracket?
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Old 03-26-2008, 12:10 AM   #2
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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

I have it on my latest ls1 conversion. The ac is pretty bulky and in the way but it works, didnt have to crack the lines on my swap.
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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

the two issues that come to mind with that bracket is hood clearance and engine bay clearance.

It seems to sit higher than the TB in the first picture. I know with my swap, that the TB is the highest point on the motor. Anything higher will hit the hood. I do have a firebird though........

It also sits out to the side, and I'm wondering if it would contact the overflow tank. Its tough to say without an engine bay shot to confirm.

Very nice bracket overall. I may have to register on the board and send him a PM about it since he failed to post a price.

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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

Jaysz28 - I've got one ordered from him. Feel free to PM me if you don't feel like registering there.

Also - I've got a GTA and will have underhood shots when it gets put on. I've got a RamAir 1 hood so the hood clearance shouldn't be as much of an issue with me - we'll see.
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I have it on my latest ls1 conversion. The ac is pretty bulky and in the way but it works, didnt have to crack the lines on my swap.
Have any pics?

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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

I Registerd on the site, and sent him a PM with my concerns and suggestions

I'm making my own (sorta) and just need to fabricate a front bracket.

Still, having options is always nice. Paying $300 and waiting four months for a bracket from that other place is just stooopid (yes, I did it too)

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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

Sorry I didn't notice this thread earlier. I will post more detailed pics of the installed setup soon. I also now have an aluminum kit that is a bit more flashy. I will have pics of that in a few weeks.

I have confirmation that the kit does clear the stock hood.

I would post prices but I don't know how the admins feel about that. So just pm me or e-mail me just to be safe.

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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

Just a few notes.

The kit is made to order so there is a 4 week lead time, it could be sooner, it just depends on how busy my machinist is. I cannot afford to stock the kit as of now.

I was asked this question the other day. There is no warranty on the kit and I assume no liability when it comes to the kit or installation. I am just a corvette/camaro guy trying to help a few others out, I am not a business. But rest assured that the kit is top quality, I skimped nowhere, no cheep crap. I had over 80 hours into designing/fitting the kit.

Also I have just found a source for a compressor if you feel that you need a new compressor.

thanks for all of the support guys!

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Old 08-22-2008, 07:52 PM   #8
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Long awaited pictures

Sorry it has taken so long, I forgot to post these.




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Quick update, pics of this installed in my GTA: http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/lt...swap-into.html (LS1/700r4 Swap into 1987 GTA)
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Re: Long awaited pictures

Jon the car is awesome. I wish that I still had my third gen now that I have an extra LS1 just sitting in the corner gathering dust...

Also do you think that rotating the compressor would give the lines enough clearance around the wheel well? I could revise the design.
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Re: This A/C Bracket look any better?

Here is a picture of the setup in Ace's car. This was the first F-body kit I did. It is a 92 Formula. The AC lines are right next to the inner fender. He never cracked the lines from the compressor. The overflow will have to be relocated or just run an after market tank.

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