If you notch the crossmember won't it be pretty time consuming to remove the Ac compresser when it goes bad some day. i did one like that years ago and you almost have to pull the engine to get to the compressor. Wow that sounds great after paint. You know if you mount it there it will go bad. Just the way it goes
The LS7 bracket system is great. It is by far the shortest bracket system but have you priced the accessories that go with that kit. Sure the brackets are cheap, but call the dealer for the Alternator, Power steering pump, Water pump (that is differnet than the the F-body) and the AC compressor. It is not cheap. The whole deal is a bit over 2000.00. When it is all said and done.
Plus if you have an Ls1 you have to by the Ls2 corvette dampener.
Oh and don't forget those core charges. plus you have to modify the late model compressors to work with after market AC. The late model stuff runs the Compressor even when the heater is on. It is continuous duty and the old ones were cycling. I found that one out the hard way also,
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