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Sevans327 · 06-15-2002, 08:05 PM

I just installed a 97 camaro lt1 in my shortbed 4x4 today. I ran into a problem and had to cut the top of the frame 8 inches to clear the a/c compressor. I was wondering if anyone would know a good way to reinforce the frame so I dont run into any problems?

Thanks

Sevans

chevyman 68 C/10 · 06-15-2002, 09:05 PM

I am about to do the same thing to a 69. Was there any way you could have raised the engine to clear the frame?

Sevans327 · 06-15-2002, 10:57 PM

I wish I had run the corvette accessory setup. The a/c unit sits up on top on the drivers side. The only draw back is it gets expensive to buy all the accessories. Walk into a wrecking yard and mention you need corvette parts and the price seems to go up. I think I am going to box my frame and will let you know how this works and looks.

sevans

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2002, 11:18 PM

You could use the '71 and older big block towers, that'd raise the engine a little.
Since you cut in front of the engine cradle, i highly doubt you will ever have a problem.

06-15-2002, 08:05 PM	#1
Sevans327 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: provo Utah Posts: 24	frame situation I just installed a 97 camaro lt1 in my shortbed 4x4 today. I ran into a problem and had to cut the top of the frame 8 inches to clear the a/c compressor. I was wondering if anyone would know a good way to reinforce the frame so I dont run into any problems? Thanks Sevans

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06-15-2002, 09:05 PM	#2
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I am about to do the same thing to a 69. Was there any way you could have raised the engine to clear the frame?

06-15-2002, 10:57 PM	#3
Sevans327 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: provo Utah Posts: 24	I wish I had run the corvette accessory setup. The a/c unit sits up on top on the drivers side. The only draw back is it gets expensive to buy all the accessories. Walk into a wrecking yard and mention you need corvette parts and the price seems to go up. I think I am going to box my frame and will let you know how this works and looks. sevans

06-15-2002, 11:18 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You could use the '71 and older big block towers, that'd raise the engine a little. Since you cut in front of the engine cradle, i highly doubt you will ever have a problem.



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