The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Engine & Drivetrain > LSx Swaps

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-14-2022, 02:33 PM   #1
JDon99
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Desoto, MO
Posts: 28
Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

Looking for anyone who has put an LSA in a 63-72. Specifically trying to find out if the stock accessory drive fits in the frame. Thanks fellas!
JDon99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2022, 03:22 PM   #2
Richard
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,880
Re: Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

Installed an LSA in my 72 K10. Not running yet but you can see pics in my build thread. I never considered using the stock accessory drive because there are no provisions for a power steering pump. The low mount A/C would be close if it even fits.
__________________
Richard
1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside
My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746
Richard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2022, 04:23 PM   #3
JDon99
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Desoto, MO
Posts: 28
Re: Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard View Post
Installed an LSA in my 72 K10. Not running yet but you can see pics in my build thread. I never considered using the stock accessory drive because there are no provisions for a power steering pump. The low mount A/C would be close if it even fits.
Are the frame widths the same between the 2wd and 4wd? My LSA was out of a ZL1 so it didn't have the p/s pump but the CTS-V had hydraulic p/s. I won't be running AC in the truck.
JDon99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2022, 10:05 PM   #4
Richard
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,880
Re: Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

Quote:
Originally Posted by JDon99 View Post
Are the frame widths the same between the 2wd and 4wd? My LSA was out of a ZL1 so it didn't have the p/s pump but the CTS-V had hydraulic p/s. I won't be running AC in the truck.
I think so. For sure the same at core support. Think the 4wd frame raises a bit more than 2wd over the front axle area.
__________________
Richard
1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside
My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746
Richard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2022, 09:07 AM   #5
Joyridin
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 553
Re: Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

I don't have an LSA in mine, but the L83 I have does have a low mount A/C and it fits within the frame rails easily. I am also running a p/s pump on the lower drivers side using the GM Type II pump and there is plenty of room. I am going to run a remote reservoir though.
Joyridin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2022, 04:41 PM   #6
JDon99
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Desoto, MO
Posts: 28
Re: Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Joyridin View Post
I don't have an LSA in mine, but the L83 I have does have a low mount A/C and it fits within the frame rails easily. I am also running a p/s pump on the lower drivers side using the GM Type II pump and there is plenty of room. I am going to run a remote reservoir though.
Who's mounts are you using?
JDon99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2022, 09:22 AM   #7
Joyridin
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 553
Re: Anyone Running an LSA in a 63-72?

Quote:
Originally Posted by JDon99 View Post
Who's mounts are you using?
I used ITC Billet. They have 4-5 adjustment front to back. I had to mount the engine 1.75" forward of where it originally mounted and trimmed the mount so the A/C compressor would fit. Everything came out nice.

https://www.ictbillet.com/sbc-to-ls-...acket-set.html
Joyridin is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:10 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com