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.
'93 Chevy 1500 4X4 ECLB with a '99 Silverado LQ4 6.0 and '99 Escalade 4L60E. SOLD IT!!
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Why do you want to keep messing with those old power robbing noisy junk?
2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock
Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).
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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.Originally Posted by GMCwantsLS1
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
Nice find.
"ALisSa1 Silverado"1990 Chevrolet RCSB● 2002 Chevrolet Camaro LS1/4L60EScrimpin Ain't Easy( . Y . )
I agree on having AC just use the new style that the 5.3l comes with.
2006 Superior Blue Trailblazer SS AWD, Stock as a rock
Sold: 2002 GMC Sportside Denali front end with a 2002 LS1, FLT level 5, Yank 2600, Trick Turbo, T76, Nelson intercooler, 60LB injectors, Warbro fuel pump, Eaton locker, Magnaflow, 3.42, Nelson Performance Tuning (speed density).
Sold: 1981 GMC LB RC 1500 2002 4.8L 4L60E 12 bolt 3.73 Richmond Lock Right AC PS Nelson Performance tuning
Thanks but what do you mean by new style? I will be running all stock truck accessories except for the a/c compressor. Since the compressor will be mounted on a custom bracket, it lines up with the rest of the pulleys and it looks like I would need just one serpentine belt.
He means the a/c compressor that comes with the newer motors.
If you use that compressor you would have to notch the frame. Its why im using that old style one. I didnt want to cut the frame and get new hoses etc.
I just ordered the bracket from ls-brackets myslef
Thanks. What belt did you end up using?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.
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