There’s nothing hotter right now than LS engine swaps, and Holley [1] has been at the forefront of that trend, even going so far as to put on the LS Fest [2] where you can’t take two steps without bumping into some LS-powered car or truck that came with something totally different under the hood from the factory. While Holley’s accessory drive brackets have been around for a while, they’ve taken the next step in making things easier for would-be swappers by offering complete front drive kits that include components like A/C compressors, power steering pumps, and alternators.
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[4]These kits are available with a range of different options including truck-style, F-body, or Corvette-type accessory positions, three different choices of air conditioning compressors (or a kit that omits it if you’re a “roll down the windows” kind of person) and they come complete with hardware and even the drive belts. The individual components are available a la carte as well for those looking to round out a partially-complete front drive setup or move the A/C compressor up high away from the framerails.
Also new this year is an improved-clearance LS retrofit oil pan – where the original Holley swap pan measured 5.890 inches from the flange to the lowest point, the new pan is just 5.463 inches deep overall. Both pans feature durable OEM-style cast construction, and they come complete with sump baffles, pick up tubes, sump plugs, and oil filter studs.
Holley’s working hard to become a one-stop shop for LS swap components, so take a minute to visit their website [5] and see what they have in store for you.