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Originally Posted by chevy72blu
Well I went and looked at the LS1 today and I must say, the brackets and arrangement didnt look all that different from the 5.3 setup. The motor and trans looked great.
AC compressor wasnt attached, but I can see where it would swing out a bit and perhaps contact the frame.
The P/S pump (driver side, above the alternator) wouldnt be a problem
The alternator (driver side, below the P/S pump) doesnt look like it would cause issues either.
Kwik performance makes a bracket that raises the compressor up near the valve covers (almost $200). I believe Dirty Dingo makes one also.
Buuuuuuuut, the LS1 is also drive by cable. I was just starting to get comfortable with the idea of DBW... I havent seen a build thread that mentioned DBC. Is it a pain to tackle?
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Ive owned both & built many more, GET THE LS1. The DBC is easy....Dont let that scare you.
The aluminum 5.7L LS1 is NOISEY when cold....Or should I say noiser than a 5.3L.