It turns out that the drive accessory brackets I installed have a known issue of throwing belts (yay...). Using a particular tensioner might help, and that was my plan to wait and see if it is indeed a problem and keep an extra belt on hand just in case. However, I found a 2nd hand deal on the race proven Bomber Fab setup that I couldn't pass up. I still have PTSD from my supercharger on my 4.0 eating belts so the added peace of mind will be nice.
It's still on it's way, so I started swapping out parts needed for it so I can work on hoses in the meantime.
Parts list for Bomber Fab accessory drive:
- LS1 Water pump / 1999 Corvette / ACDelco 252-846
- Thermostat and housing / 1999 Corvette / ACDelco 15-11057 (no gasket needed with this thermostat)
- Balancer / 1999 Corvette / ACDelco 12560115
- Idler Pulley / 1999 Corvette / ACDelco 12564401
- PSC CBR Pump Bracket (order from Bomber Fab)
- Alternator (order from Bomber Fab)
- Bomber Fab LS Alternator Brackets
- Bomber Fab idler bracket
2010 Camaro top, 1999 Corvette bottom:
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The LS1 Corvette water pump sits only 1/4" further out than the 2010 Camaro pump.
The thermostats are not interchangeable.
This should make routing the upper radiator hose easier too.
Removing the cam sensor wiring harness extension bracket off the LS3 block to get it out of the way (didn't need it with my harness anyway):
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LS1 water pump installed and moved the AC compressor rearward a position.
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