Am I seeing that there is some room around the A/C, but it's really tight on the alternator?
This will be cool!
This will be cool!
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1972 2WD Blazer LS build
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Meangreen1
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It will fit with the compressor. That's why I wanted the Camaro LS. The futher back the block the wider the frame rails get. As for suspension I will just use what's on there. Lowering springs, but may need to notch the rear. I would also like to box the frame and add braces maybe. Looking at other builds for ideas.
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I know the Camaro AC compressor is definitely different from the trucks in that there is no belt tensioner. The belt is meant to be stretched onto it. Horrible idea if you ask me. Over time the belt will stretch and eventually jump a rib on the crank pulley which will destroy the belt in short order. Then to put on a new one you have to have a special belt stretcher tool to get it over the crank pulley. All that sounds ridiculous right? Well I guess it's actually beneficial for us engine swappers as it mounts the AC compressor in tighter clearing the frame. So I guess you have that going for you, which is cool.
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Just updating this a little...it's not a dead build.
So after getting my garage ready for the build. Made a work bench and some cabinets.
I ended up getting a 2015 TR6060 with 7k on it.
Next I ordered the cam and engine mounts today. More to come, going to start hitting this very soon.
So after getting my garage ready for the build. Made a work bench and some cabinets.
I ended up getting a 2015 TR6060 with 7k on it.
Next I ordered the cam and engine mounts today. More to come, going to start hitting this very soon.
ekajkrats
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Cool to see your thread come back up!
Yay, update!
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Had a little time today. Checked out the floor under the mat. I was avoiding because it doesn't exist if you don't know about it 
To my suprise it was great!
Next a few parts showed up. Mounts, brackets, and headers.
Next what is your guy's opinion on these for wheels?
To my suprise it was great!
Next a few parts showed up. Mounts, brackets, and headers.
Next what is your guy's opinion on these for wheels?
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Those wheels are sweet, but with those you need to own The style to pull them off.
I'm old school , I like the wheels , but the diameter is too big for my taste .
I like the wheels.
dig the wheel but need flat centers
I've read that some aftermarket AC systems don't like using the variable compressors. They would rather have a clutch type Sanden compressor. Those come with most kits and you can specify LS brackets to mount it up in the traditional spot.
I've read that some aftermarket AC systems don't like using the variable compressors. They would rather have a clutch type Sanden compressor. Those come with most kits and you can specify LS brackets to mount it up in the traditional spot.
ekajkrats
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I like the wheels too, but not the centers.
Yep, this.
Are those the GM transport wheels? Either way, I like them.
Yeah I like the wheels too but not the centers. This is going to be sweet!
Ditto with everyone else, this is gonna be fast as hell with that combo.. is it gonna be loud?
Rat_Crispy
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Those wheels would be juuuuust right for that truck
