My Custom LSA Accessory Drive

It’s almost a requirement to run AC here in Phoenix, which limited my LSA accessory drive options. None of the commercially-available solutions that I found were able to fill the needs of my build. What’s a guy to do? Make his own bracket, of course.

In this video I show you the AC and tensioner bracket that I designed for my LSA swap. It‘s made from 3/8” thick aluminum and uses off-the shelf parts to minimize cost and maximize reliability.

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Parts list:
-8-rib tensioner: Dayco PN 89481
-8-rib idler bracket: stock 2011 CTSv
-8-rib upper idler: GM PN 1260631 (stock 2011 CTSv)
-8-rib lower idler: 50mm OD (aftermarket)
-6-rib tensioner: Dayco PN 38328 (C5 Corvette)
-70mm smooth 6-rib idler pulley: Dayco PN 89052
-Water pump: stock 2011 CTSv
-Crank pulley: stock 2011 CTSv
-Power steering pump/pulley: stock C5 Corvette
-Alternator: stock 105 amp from a 2001 Silverado 6.0L
-Alternator + power steering bracket: ICT Billet PN 551787A-3

[dalehall]

American racing solutions makes a killer tensioner...

[lsxconcepts]

just for your information, our LSA Race Drive when properly setup will provide 5-10% more boost that the factory LSA your horror story you heard was probably from someone who didn't properly tension the belt. we have Race Drive's on professional drift cars that run the engine on the rev limiter with no slip...and we have car's running well over 800HP on a 8 rib

[jorgelloyd]

Would you happen. To still have the specs on this bracket you made. Also on for power steering reservoir

[soofour]

Does the zl1 lid sit above the finder? If so, about how much? Thanks!!

[mrodsf]

What would the cost be for the LSA Tensioner bracket and spacer?

[dakotasclassiccars]

How are you liking the vintage air? I am thinking about doing it on mine. I have a restoration going on my 68 Nova on my channel.

[trevisgrzanna]

Do you have a template of the bracket you made?