Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sure_green · 11-04-2009, 11:58 PM

Can someone give me some guidance on mounting and OEM compressor with headers?

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-05-2009, 12:23 AM

I am guessing you are talking about small block brackets. In this case, there are custom brackets out there, or you will have to cut the bracket that bolts around the factory manifold. Trevor

**americanmusc1e** · 11-05-2009, 12:26 AM

use a notched bracket

and longer header studs and spacers

cparman · 11-05-2009, 02:48 AM

i am guessing that you are talking about the bracket that mounts to the rear of the A/C compressor. If you look in a jegs catalog, they will chow a bracket, that mounts to the header flange and give you a hole to hold the lower rear compressor mount. In process with a 70 Camaro, and needed the same thing.

caboutin · 06-01-2011, 04:12 PM

Can we get some photos of all this please!!! I can't figure out where to attach the rear a/c bracket. Does it go to the manifold or what???

ChevLoRay · 06-01-2011, 06:30 PM

If I understand your last question, my 350 had a stud on the right side, at the front of the intake, which served to locate the rear of the original ac compressor. Here's a pic of the front of my engine before I pulled it from the chassis. I hope it will help.

11-04-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
sure_green Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 42	Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? Can someone give me some guidance on mounting and OEM compressor with headers?

11-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? I am guessing you are talking about small block brackets. In this case, there are custom brackets out there, or you will have to cut the bracket that bolts around the factory manifold. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-05-2009, 12:26 AM	#3
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? use a notched bracket and longer header studs and spacers __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

11-05-2009, 02:48 AM	#4
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? i am guessing that you are talking about the bracket that mounts to the rear of the A/C compressor. If you look in a jegs catalog, they will chow a bracket, that mounts to the header flange and give you a hole to hold the lower rear compressor mount. In process with a 70 Camaro, and needed the same thing.

06-01-2011, 04:12 PM	#5
caboutin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Big Canoe, Ga Posts: 44	Re: Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? Can we get some photos of all this please!!! I can't figure out where to attach the rear a/c bracket. Does it go to the manifold or what???

06-01-2011, 06:30 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Using OEM AC Brackets with headers? If I understand your last question, my 350 had a stud on the right side, at the front of the intake, which served to locate the rear of the original ac compressor. Here's a pic of the front of my engine before I pulled it from the chassis. I hope it will help. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 06-01-2011 at 06:34 PM.

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