Custom a/c bracket suggestions for an OBS compressor on an LS motor

[droopyzda1]

Hey guys. I have a 1994 c1500 that had the old 4.3 V6 and have already dropped in the 5.3 in it. I am in the process of bolting on the accessories and using the 5.3 truck accessory bracket. I have the power steering and alternator taken care of. Now I am trying to get my older a/c compressor to be driven with the serpentine belt. I have a link below and I think it would work using the old 4.3 a/c bracket with a bit of modification. I would need an inexpensive way of doing it as I don't see myself spending $300 for an a/c bracket , which it outrageously overpriced, imo. Let me know what you guys did on your set up and what belt (or part number) you guys used thanks !!

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...on-an-LS-motor

[gagliano7]

Checkout the holley bracket .

[BHB]

http://www.lsbrackets.com/view_ls_brackets.htm

[Mickeymotormount]

This idea definitely works. I did it on my 6.0 swap in my '93. I had to change a couple of the smaller idler pulleys for the belt to clear itself on the water pump. I did it as described and it fit like a glove. It also didn't affect my hoses as I've heard some aftermarket brackets do. It did require a small amount of tweaking of the round bar braces to get the belt alignment just right. Here's a pic of it in place.

[GMCwantsLS1]

Why do you want to keep messing with those old power robbing noisy junk?

[droopyzda1]

This idea definitely works. I did it on my 6.0 swap in my '93. I had to change a couple of the smaller idler pulleys for the belt to clear itself on the water pump. I did it as described and it fit like a glove. It also didn't affect my hoses as I've heard some aftermarket brackets do. It did require a small amount of tweaking of the round bar braces to get the belt alignment just right. Here's a pic of it in place.

Thanks. What belt did you end up using?

[droopyzda1]

Why do you want to keep messing with those old power robbing noisy junk?

Its Miami !! Its hot and humid as hell down here 365 days a year 24/7. I will never drive a car or truck down here unless it has a/c, its a must.

[1991SSP]

I used my stock bracket that I modified and have had it on my 5.3 for over 10,000 miles with no issues, I did mine exactly as the link you posted.... works fine for me

[Chevy-Art]

Nice find.

[GMCwantsLS1]

Its Miami !! Its hot and humid as hell down here 365 days a year 24/7. I will never drive a car or truck down here unless it has a/c, its a must.

I agree on having AC just use the new style that the 5.3l comes with.