LS conversion water pump

[69LC]

Has anyone here with LS swaps ever tried using 'vette style pulleys to keep the belt and accessories tucked closer to the engine? I want to so I can get more rear driveshaft in my drivetrain swap. During some web surfing I found this water pump that seems to be short like the 'vette style and has the upright radiator return.

Ls Conversion Water Pump

Ls Conversion Water Pump

www.rickscamaros.com

 

[cseitz]

Is there a need for the corvette style pump? I used a factory truck water pump and everything worked out pretty well. I did switch to a radiator that has a passenger inlet/outlet, which made my hose routing much cleaner.

 

[69LC]

It’s about 1 1/2” shorter overall and still allows the use of a mechanical fan.

 

[peesalot]

What about the rest of the acc. ? have you sourced all the parts to move the steering pump, tensioner, alt. etc. back 1.5" ??? Try searching some of the builds because the packaging for a buggy install might have the shorter front end package and give you some ideas. easier to push the rear axle back IMO.

 

[69LC]

I plan to build my own alternator and PS pump brackets to match whent the time comes. I don't want to do a buggy cut on my rear fenders either. I've already flipped my rear springs and might go a little further back when I build links, but still keep some of the body intact.

 

[peesalot]

IIRC the relocation brackets Slawson makes arefor the short package

 

[69LC]

Thanks, I'll have to check that out.

 

[RAYJON]

LS SWAPS: Accessory Drives and Cooling System Guide

LS SWAPS: Accessory Drives and Cooling System Guide Includes in-depth instruction and photos. Covers all the criteria to consider when starting an LS swap project

www.lsenginediy.com

 

[69LC]

That’s a good read. I went through that too in order to find info on this particular pump. Hopefully I’ll hear back from the business soon.

 

[jkimmel]

LS SWAPS: Accessory Drives and Cooling System Guide

LS SWAPS: Accessory Drives and Cooling System Guide Includes in-depth instruction and photos. Covers all the criteria to consider when starting an LS swap project

www.lsenginediy.com

I'm getting ready to swap an 03 LQ4 into my 78 F-150 and that's a HUGELY helpful link thanks for posting!

 

[69LC]

I've sent a couple of emails to inquire and am still waiting for a decent response.

 

[rickpaw]

You'll also need to swap out the balancer to vette style to match the water pump as well.

 

[69LC]

I understood that, but don't want to go through the trouble if I can't get ahold of this place. I don't have regular phone service stateside until August so I can't call. They don't want to respond to emails much. All I can do right now is surf the web when there's no work and build lists for my dream sheet and watch everyone else's builds.