A/C Setup

[98hd]

So my truck is running pretty good, and it's time to think about the A/C. Are there any other setups out there other than the S&P kit? I'd like to get it done for less money than they are asking, and the polished brackets and compressor would look out of place in my engine compartment as I have no other chrome/polished/billet stuff in there.

I would love to use the style of compressor that my truck came with to make the hookup even easier. I really don't want to mess around with making a bracket though.

[RedHeartbeat]

You can do without, mod the frame and use the Gen3 truck mount or paint or powdercoat the S&P aluminum ones black. I know they're pricey but unless you have some pretty good fabrication skills you're going to pay the price for ready-made pieces.

[98hd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; Jun 17 2007, 12&#58;20 PM) [snapback]97036[/snapback]</div>

You can do without, mod the frame and use the Gen3 truck mount or paint or powdercoat the S&P aluminum ones black. I know they&#39;re pricey but unless you have some pretty good fabrication skills you&#39;re goint to pay the price for ready-made pieces.
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Not doing without, not modding the frame. I&#39;m sure I could fab one, but I just don&#39;t want to mess with it. Was hoping there was another option besides S&P

[RedHeartbeat]

March makes a set but they won&#39;t sell the a/c setup seperately and it&#39;s more expensive for their kit than the full S&P accessory kit.

[98hd]

Anyone tried this setup? http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/inc/sdetail/12165

Looks like the compressor that my &#39;90 had come with originally.

[RedHeartbeat]

That looks like it could work with the true LS1 Fbody engines. All truck engine guys will have to space it out to compensate for the longer crank pulley. That&#39;s a good price for an installation kit if it allows you to reuse what you already have. Let us know how it fits&#33;

[98hd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat &#064; Jun 17 2007, 02&#58;30 PM) [snapback]97047[/snapback]</div>

That looks like it could work with the true LS1 Fbody engines. All truck engine guys will have to space it out to compensate for the longer crank pulley. That&#39;s a good price for an installation kit if it allows you to reuse what you already have. Let us know how it fits&#33;
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Looks like it would work, I need a new compressor anyway, but if I use an original to the truck I won&#39;t have to dick around with custom hoses. If I can confirm this is for the same style compressor I will probably order one next month and see how it works.

[pnhigg]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(98hd &#064; Jun 17 2007, 02&#58;39 PM) [snapback]97048[/snapback]</div>

Looks like it would work, I need a new compressor anyway, but if I use an original to the truck I won&#39;t have to dick around with custom hoses. If I can confirm this is for the same style compressor I will probably order one next month and see how it works.
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I have the setup from fbodymotorsports.
I had to make my own spacers to get the brackets out far enough.
I also will have to shorten my a/c hoses to fit properly.
My plan is to get the hoses shortened tomorrow, and when I get it hooked up I can send some pics if you would like.
It may be a week or two, as I have my 6 speed out in the floor right now, but I plan to get it back in the truck this weekend.
It looks pretty much stock, and sets a lot lower than the s&p which I like.

[98hd]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pnhigg &#064; Jun 20 2007, 03&#58;29 PM) [snapback]97319[/snapback]</div>

I have the setup from fbodymotorsports.
I had to make my own spacers to get the brackets out far enough.
I also will have to shorten my a/c hoses to fit properly.
My plan is to get the hoses shortened tomorrow, and when I get it hooked up I can send some pics if you would like.
It may be a week or two, as I have my 6 speed out in the floor right now, but I plan to get it back in the truck this weekend.
It looks pretty much stock, and sets a lot lower than the s&p which I like.
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I&#39;d love to see the pics if you get some. What year truck is yours? Are you using the f-body accessories? Interested to hear about the spacer issue.

[pnhigg]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(98hd &#064; Jun 20 2007, 04&#58;18 PM) [snapback]97324[/snapback]</div>

I&#39;d love to see the pics if you get some. What year truck is yours? Are you using the f-body accessories? Interested to hear about the spacer issue.
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I may have assumed some things in my post.
I have a 92 fullsize with at 5.3L and truck accessories.
If you have an LS1 with fbody accessories, you likely won&#39;t have space issues like I did.
I had in my mind you had a 5.3 but as I reread the post, that info is not there, so I must have been dreaming.
I will try to get some pics posted by the weekend.
I have been too busy to fool with my truck the past few days.