has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SatisTraction · 03-30-2010, 10:45 AM

i am about to start my 6.0 lq9 swap and i have to have air!!!

i have been reading up but i have not found any info on the ac compressor. i plad to do the "fred mod" on the engine stand if needed.

so how have you made teh ac work?

I really do not want to relocate the compressor if i do not have to.

Pyrotechnic · 03-30-2010, 10:53 AM

You can do it but you have to notch and reinforce the frame. If you are a welder/fabricator this is perfect for you, but most people seem to relocate it.

SatisTraction · 03-30-2010, 12:29 PM

i am a welder / fabricator / penny pincher

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 02:01 PM

You do not have to notch or re-inforce anything. The stock compressor fits perfect. You just have to get A/C lines made to clear the frame. I know it's hard to see in this pic but it Works perfect.

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 02:03 PM

heres a better pic.

78-5.3 · 03-30-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

heres a better pic.

what manifolds are you running is the manifold close to the rail ???

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 03-30-2010, 08:55 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382076

Look here

menace121978 · 03-30-2010, 10:47 PM

yep, i conquer! no notching or reinforcing or fabricating needed

STOCKISH · 03-30-2010, 10:53 PM

Factory truck manifolds. I will need to notch the frame about 1/16 inch to clear the frame on the pass. side.

SatisTraction · 03-31-2010, 10:35 AM

thanks. i got the dockblock part numbers!!!

glock35ipsc · 03-31-2010, 03:51 PM

Check my build thread after this weekend. I will be finishing mine up starting Saturday. Using the Docs Blocks in the above link, the 5.3's original compressor, and everything else will be the original 85's parts (although they will be replaced with new stuff). As stated, no notching or anything like that will be needed with the Docs Blocks extensions.

68shortstep uses these in all of the 67-72 LS swaps he has done. For the most part, that swap is pretty much the same as a 73-87/91 swap.

03-30-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? i am about to start my 6.0 lq9 swap and i have to have air!!! i have been reading up but i have not found any info on the ac compressor. i plad to do the "fred mod" on the engine stand if needed. so how have you made teh ac work? I really do not want to relocate the compressor if i do not have to. __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-30-2010, 10:53 AM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? You can do it but you have to notch and reinforce the frame. If you are a welder/fabricator this is perfect for you, but most people seem to relocate it. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

03-30-2010, 12:29 PM	#3
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? i am a welder / fabricator / penny pincher __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-30-2010, 02:01 PM	#4
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? You do not have to notch or re-inforce anything. The stock compressor fits perfect. You just have to get A/C lines made to clear the frame. I know it's hard to see in this pic but it Works perfect. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 03-30-2010 at 02:01 PM.

03-30-2010, 02:03 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? heres a better pic. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-30-2010, 08:55 PM	#7
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382076 Look here __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

03-30-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? yep, i conquer! no notching or reinforcing or fabricating needed __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? Factory truck manifolds. I will need to notch the frame about 1/16 inch to clear the frame on the pass. side. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-31-2010, 10:35 AM	#10
SatisTraction Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: jackson ms Posts: 133	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? thanks. i got the dockblock part numbers!!! __________________ WTB 73-87 SWB fleetside bed!! 85 C10 6.0 project 69 camaro ls1 / t56 90 mustang lx 75 bronco injected 351w

03-31-2010, 03:51 PM	#11
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: has anyone made the lsx compressor work in a swap? Check my build thread after this weekend. I will be finishing mine up starting Saturday. Using the Docs Blocks in the above link, the 5.3's original compressor, and everything else will be the original 85's parts (although they will be replaced with new stuff). As stated, no notching or anything like that will be needed with the Docs Blocks extensions. 68shortstep uses these in all of the 67-72 LS swaps he has done. For the most part, that swap is pretty much the same as a 73-87/91 swap. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 03-31-2010 at 03:52 PM.



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