Options LS3/Boxster AC and A;ternator

[obthomas]

Couple of options. Please comment.

My L92 with LS3 bits and pieces is about ready to go in the Boxster.

To make the engine as short as possible I have a harmonic dampener for an LS4 installed. This puts a single 6-rib belt track at the corvette distance where the 4-rib track is normally.

My plan is to run the AC compressor and alternator both on the one and only 6-rib belt track.

To do this I will create an alternator bracket that locates the alternator on the lower driver's side. This is mostly a no brainer.

Where I have options is with the AC compressor.

1. I could use a Corvette AC compressor and mount that will locate the AC compressor exactly on the 6-rib belt track with very little shimming of the dampener. The problem that I could use help solving is the Corvette AC compressor has a 4-rib pulley and a 6-rib is needed. OR.........

2. I can re-purpose the Boxster AC compressor and create a bracket system on the lower passenger side of the engine and be done because the compressor has the necessary 6-rib pulley. The bracket is only slightly complicated because I would need to include the tensioner.

I actually prefer the first option. I just do not know if the 6-rib pulley is available for the corvette compressor. I know there is a kit out there to change the rib count on some compressors, but it would only work for me if I could also continue to use the corvette mount

Thoughts are appreciated.

[JJK78-951]

I built one of these a few years ago... Used all the Renegade Hybrids stuff and the factory A/C compressor. It took a bit of work to make it right, but for $175 it gives you something to work with, without recreating the wheel. http://www.renegadehybrids.com
I don't think I covered it much on my builds, but here is a link to my YouTube Channel, may be some helpful info in there for you - https://www.youtube.com/user/random816/videos
Good luck~
John

[obthomas]

John

Thanks for your reply. I have seen your work on YouTube and thanks for the many insights. I am also aware of Renegade Hybrids. Thanks again.

O.B. Thomas