Configuration?
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From: Indiana
Car: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Configuration?
Every engine bay pic I have seen of a third gen anything has the AC compressor on the passenger side and the alternator on the driver side. My 87 IROC is opposite. Anyone got a gander as to why?
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From: Kitchener, ON
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
Re: Configuration?
88 was first year to swap A/C compressor to the passenger side. Makes for shorter A/C hose plumbing,and while they were at it, also redesigned the belt drive to be single serpentine.
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From: Not in Kansas anymore
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Some Six bangers got it on the driver's side too . Like my 89 bird here ... 
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From: Sydney, Australia
Car: '86 TA
Engine: '74 350
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.77
Re: Configuration?
My 86 has the belts and ac/alt handing as per Vette's pic above. From what I've read, 86-87 were transition years from v-belts to serpentine.
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From: Columbia, TN
Car: 1990 camaro rs
Engine: 5.0L 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: Configuration?
Not tryin to thread jack but has anyone swapped their alternator to the passenger side after removing the compressor and smog pump? I removed mine and now i feel i need the alternator on the passenger side to balance the look of the engine.
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From: Kitchener, ON
Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.45