Need help figuring out what brackets to use SBC LWP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

webfoot · 07-27-2015, 01:25 PM

I have a 70 K20 with a SBC LWP setup. It uses the typical LWP passenger side alternator mount.

I am going to add an aftermarket sanden style compressor and want to put it on the passenger side to keep the hose length down. So far, all of the alan grove & other aftermarket brackets I've seen use the same bolt on the water pump as the AC compressor brackets I'd need.

I guess I'd like to see some pics of what anybody with the LWP swap has used if you added aftermarket AC systems.

MARKDTN · 07-27-2015, 01:40 PM

How about switching to '96-99 Vortec Serpentine brackets? That would put the alternator left and a/c compressor more toward the right and allow for that style compressor?

webfoot · 07-27-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

How about switching to '96-99 Vortec Serpentine brackets? That would put the alternator left and a/c compressor more toward the right and allow for that style compressor?

I guess that is not at all out of the question, depending on cost.. any idea on the $$ outlay requirement? I need new belts and pullies as it stands now anyway, and the alan grove brackets are $100 or so each. Plus I think my PS bracket is a SWP that has been shimmed so it is not ideal.

Guessing I would also have to get a later PS pump as the bracket would not accept an older Saginaw pump?

Big Kev-O · 08-06-2015, 11:14 AM

A bit of a late response but when I purchased my truck it had a 350 with LWP, PS, and a passenger side sanden compressor. The bracket kit was Alan Grove and I happen to have the p/n instructions/paperwork. I removed the brakets and boxed them up when I got a vortec w/serpentine setup so no pictures available but I could post some picture of the paperwork if it helps.

Dan Wales · 08-06-2015, 11:58 AM

I got a SWEET serpentine system from tll74 on here. Very nice fellow to deal with. He even goes through a component you want and makes sure it is working he also blast the parts and it arrives looking like a what GM dealer would hand you across the counter.

Very nice fellow to deal with and he knows what you need.

Dan

07-27-2015, 01:25 PM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Need help figuring out what brackets to use SBC LWP I have a 70 K20 with a SBC LWP setup. It uses the typical LWP passenger side alternator mount. I am going to add an aftermarket sanden style compressor and want to put it on the passenger side to keep the hose length down. So far, all of the alan grove & other aftermarket brackets I've seen use the same bolt on the water pump as the AC compressor brackets I'd need. I guess I'd like to see some pics of what anybody with the LWP swap has used if you added aftermarket AC systems. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

07-27-2015, 01:40 PM	#2
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: Need help figuring out what brackets to use SBC LWP How about switching to '96-99 Vortec Serpentine brackets? That would put the alternator left and a/c compressor more toward the right and allow for that style compressor? __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

08-06-2015, 11:14 AM	#4
Big Kev-O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Simi, CA Posts: 495	Re: Need help figuring out what brackets to use SBC LWP A bit of a late response but when I purchased my truck it had a 350 with LWP, PS, and a passenger side sanden compressor. The bracket kit was Alan Grove and I happen to have the p/n instructions/paperwork. I removed the brakets and boxed them up when I got a vortec w/serpentine setup so no pictures available but I could post some picture of the paperwork if it helps. __________________ Made in America by Americans

08-06-2015, 11:58 AM	#5
Dan Wales Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lake Wales Florida Posts: 50	Re: Need help figuring out what brackets to use SBC LWP I got a SWEET serpentine system from tll74 on here. Very nice fellow to deal with. He even goes through a component you want and makes sure it is working he also blast the parts and it arrives looking like a what GM dealer would hand you across the counter. Very nice fellow to deal with and he knows what you need. Dan



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