the passenger exaust manifold had a support beam that bolted to the a.c. bracket to keep it from rattling and shaking during use. when i put the headers on i didnt put the beam back on cause it wasnt the right size but now i have a rattling a.c., what did you other guys with headers do?

 

Modify the bracket/brace to fit if you can, which headers did you install?

[This message has been edited by TunedPort350 (edited June 19, 2001).]

 

I reused the the stud/bolt on my 1 3/4" SLP headers and used a chop saw to cut off just a little bit of the tip on the bar that supports the a/c compressor.
It works great!

Mark

 

they are custom made 1 3/4 mandrel bend headers.

 

problem solved...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by whiterocz:
[B]problem solved...

Those wires seem in dire straits! Get some wire looms! You definately need a brace or it will affect more than just the a/c.

 

its ok, they are el cheapo wires for right now just for that reason. the ac is solid as a rock now after its been braced.

 

I know I'm not the only one that cant see **** in that picture. Maybe it's just my monitor.. but I'm gonna post the pic I made for myself so I can see it better. Maybe it'll help others too





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92 Z28 5.7
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Trick Flow 23° heads, Comp Cams XR270HR-10 cam, Accel intake base + ported TPI,
TES headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD ignition, #24 SVO injectors, 1LE aluminum driveshaft.

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I'm thinking that bracing the ac compressor to the body isn't a good idea. Engine torque is going to screw something up eventually. Or is there something i'm missing?

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1989 Iroc-Z TPI 350 auto 4-spd Removed MAF screens K & N filters, Hedman smog shorties, accel 8mm wires, made for you wire looms, cat back, gutted cat.

 

That looks to me like a big no-no to me too.
You are bound to tear the compressor up from the engine torque forcing against it. Just try to bend the orignal bracket and bolt it to the first bolt on the #2 cylinder exhaust. I used the spacer that came with my TES to re-use the bracket on mine. You will neet to bend the bracket a little to keep the surface flat with the bolt head.

[This message has been edited by Ozzy88GTA (edited June 24, 2001).]

 

Is that a solid motor mount?

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86 Camaro Sport
383 Speed-O-Motive Crate Engine, Raptor 700R4 Tranmission, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge G2's, 58mm Accel TB, 3.73 Auburn Pro, SLP Cold Air Induction and Headers, Hooker Cat-back, Serpentine Belt Setup, Dual IROC Fans, Jamex springs, 16" IROC Rims, 36mm/24mm Sway Bars, Global West Steering Brace. Hotchkis Rear LCA's,Panhard Bar and SFC's.
My Camaro Project

 

If that motor isn't solid motor mounted you'll have problems down the road

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1991 banditt2 #130 of 600
Project 350 TPI Banditt II
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yes they are solid motor mounts from summit.