Budget Holley Mid Mount Kit | LS V8 Accessory Drive

[@FanatikBuilds]

Thanks for the mention dude, hate over paying for stuff! Great find on that terminal adapter too, totally would have gone that direction if I had realized it was a possibility! 🤦‍♂️ cheers ✌️

[@kennychau314]

😊p

[@arbot1]

OMG!!! Just made my day!!!! Was pricing all the brackets from all the usual sources today for my LS swap into my 66 C10! I'm definitely checking this option out.... that $2600 wasn't gonna happen anyway! lol Thanks Ryan!!!!

[@fjb9234]

What I learned…Holly has great margins! Holy crap!!! Great video.

[@dogsevil8672]

Thanks, my next step was to buy the Holley mid-mount for some of the same reasons that you did. I will be taking this route

[@b00st_SS]

Sweet!! This is exactly what I want to do with my Chevelle!!

[@DigginZ71]

For the two wire alternator, Andrew Maxwell makes a plug and play module for getting it to work. Plugs into a coil pack and ready to go! Just for those who may already have the two wire style.

[@BlaserBuilds]

Nice!

[@stephenhodge6441]

Where can this be found.

[@737T1C130]

Thanks, I was just about to purchase the entire kit. This is going to save me a lot. Thank you!

[@stevemullin7472]

I went this route and neither the water pump or the mid mount manifold came with the water pump gasket. I called Holley tech (45min wait) and learned it's AC Delco - 12619770 . He also asked if I was piecing this together myself and if I saved any money. He laughed when I told him how much.

[@BlaserBuilds]

Nice. Also if you search "Holley mid mount PDF", it will bring up a pdf with a list of part numbers.

[@GodlikeGTZ]

Good info!

[@shannonradford2599]

Awesome conversion with that alternator man.. that's super clean and good info.. I'm sure that will help quite a few people.. keep up the good work brother...

[@antionewalker4081]

Holley has it on their website that u can replace that tensioner with part # Gates 38163 those usually go for around $40

[@Drekoushranada]

I'm beyond happy to find this video. You saved me a ton of headaches and money.

[@xozindustries7451]

I’m glad you got it all figured out, I think that power steering pump is from a V8 GMC Envoy, looks just like the one we had on my sons car

[@BlaserBuilds]

I just searched for saginaw type II, and found one with matching reservoir. The pumps are all the same it seems, just different reservoirs.

[@ryanmiller9589]

@@BlaserBuildsyeah, I just copied your build and didn’t realize this about the reservoirs!! Now I gotta figure something out. Hey! Thanks for not allowing me to spend a ridiculous amount of money on the real kit.😂 I saved a ton great video man

[@travis1572]

GOOD JOB 👍 Love the mid mount setup, but I can't justify Holley price 😢. What you did just got me thinking 🤔. Whey to go

[@limitlessautomedia9794]

This is what I'll need for a twin turbo Nova build.

[@Bobdole4373]

Nice! Thanks for sharing. Def going to be using this. The Holley set is nice but damn it is $$$.

[@BlaserBuilds]

Link to alt adapter: Description "ALTERNATOR MAIN POWER BATTERY TERMINAL POST STUD FITS FORD 6G 3G ALTERNATORS" www.ebay.com/itm/332092313242?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x6kISV_NT4a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Vammoqq4Te2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@jayinmi3706]

That little alternator mod part is genius. From what I understand, the holley kit uses like a 15+ LT engine alternator. You can get them new for like $200...but this is cool. Thanks for doing the research!

[@BlaserBuilds]

The Holley "Premium alt" (from what I can tell) is a mix of the LT/2015+ truck style side post recifier, and the older 4 pin style regulator. You can get the older regulator from, Cadillac devilles and stuff, and swap them in to be controlled by the TermX 1 wire with resistor set up.

[@userANAKIN]

Glad I found this channel!

[@BlaserBuilds]

Welcome aboard!

[@stivic923]

Friggin slick. Looks good Ryan

[@jesusfernandez4472]

This is an awesome video! Definitely made up mind to go with this setup vs their high-mount setup on my lq4 OBS Sierra. Question however, assuming you bought the manifold, among the other Holley specific items, separately, Did the manifold come with the steam port AN fitting that is behind the inlet?

[@tyjaebowie933]

I've been trying to figure out exactly what you found out if I could just buy the pump/bracket and mount stock parts to it

[@mhardy216]

Awesome content, love the channel

[@BlaserBuilds]

Appreciate it!

[@kloochmeistah]

Do you have to buy that water pump manifold and balancer for everything to fit and work?

[@spcltee66]

Thanks for this..you just saved me a bunch..

[@marcomendoza1946]

Thanks a lot man : main is a 350 sbc water pump number please

[@mrjetsonflipwhips2678]

I got the ls7 ati damper it sits further back not using power steering belt seems off

[@somethingtowatchhere]

That almost looks like the ls4 setup. That's what I thought it was at first

[@twalt8734]

What is the pulley diameter on the sd7 you have? Holley doesn't say the diameter and I can't get dirty dingo easily in Canada. I have a source on some but there's 3 size pulleys

[@invisableobserver]

Like how tight it is to the block & use of a shorter belt, I may do this set up on my 5.3 LM7 that has serpintine belt problems often, Will it work on an LM7?

[@BlaserBuilds]

Yes it will.

[@davis1984100]

Hi how's with the bolt holding to the block,is it to much weight or the bolts can hold them pretty well

[@classictunedpro]

You saved me Bigg bucks🙏🏽😂💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽What year n model can I get that alternator from Autozone?

[@silvernblackattach]

Where did you find that 90° fitting for the alternator output? Do you have a part number?

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@silvernblackattach It's on the spreadsheet section at the end of the video.

[@davis1984100]

Hi very nice video,I would like to know about the crank pulley,did you use the one for a regular truck 4.8 ,5.3

[@BlaserBuilds]

No, I used the non SFI one from Holley. It has different spacing than any factory set up.

[@davis1984100]

Do you think to the truck power steering pump can work with it,thanks in advance

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@davis1984100 No.

[@danielviorato1333]

Hey my friend excellent video I want to do something like that in my engine swap I have 2003 Silverado 6.0. You don’t have to swap the Harmonic Balancer on it to do this job? Can you hold me out? Thank you.

[@BlaserBuilds]

Yes, this has unique spacing.

[@danielviorato1333]

Hey my friend the holley thermostat housing come with gasket?

[@dragonmandragonman]

Anyone know what's the GM part number on that PS pulley? I pulled the picture off holleys site and having trouble reading it - Thanks!

[@BlaserBuilds]

12568997

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

Still the thumbnail master 🤣🤣🤣

[@civik29]

Holly's website says the damper 97-190 also works with Ls1, Ls2, Ls3 and 6 mid mount drives. Would that imply the factory LS1 balancer would work. Still have one laying around to check? Could be another $200 savings.

[@BlaserBuilds]

This is spacing is about 1.5" farther out than the truck spacing.

[@civik29]

@@BlaserBuilds Thanks for all the research!

[@UcantBeSerious03]

What did you use for the hard line for the power steering. The Holley part number hurts so bad. Its like 73 bucks for a 6" line with bango bolt Holley 198-203

[@BlaserBuilds]

@UcantBeSerious03 can't post links here but search eBay "GM Type 2 Power Steering Pump Hardline, Mid mount Applications". They're $23 plus shipping.

[@UcantBeSerious03]

@@BlaserBuilds - You truely are the best! Thank you! I'm doing my first LS build- I come from old school big blocks.

[@fla8one3]

So I did this set up and got an AD244 alternator and now my power steering reservoir is hitting the alternator case. I’m so confused…

[@thomasjohnson8195]

I’m having the same problem did you figure a solution to the problem thks

[@fla8one3]

I ended up grinding down the alternator case. Then I used aluminum fabricated reservoir. The cap was off center and gave me enough space to install the alternator.

[@GodlikeGTZ]

I wonder if a remote PS reservoir is an option

[@stevemullin7472]

Did you have any issues w/ the pulley fully seating on the power steering pump? I am using a different pump from KRC but it's a type 2 and dimensions all appear to be the same but when installing my pulley to the right belt spacing alignment the pump shaft was only seated halfway into the pulley. I'm as a loss as to why it's so far off

[@BlaserBuilds]

None here.

[@graber_effect]

how does the power steering pump and reservoir fit, @Saabkyle04 said on his 1st gen swap the clearance the reservoir hits the gear box and when you tighten it down it bowes out. I have been running the high mount for around 6 years and jsut dont like the way it looks, the mid mount is so nice

[@BlaserBuilds]

No issues.

[@graber_effect]

@@BlaserBuilds what about the fittings on the steering box, got any more videos or pics of this build. IG or anything

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@graber_effect I can fit my whole arm around it. And have a 5-6inch line going down from fitting to steering rack. A gearbox off the frame might be close, but the steering rack is not anywhere near it.

[@graber_effect]

@@BlaserBuilds yes the factory frame mounted gearbox is what i have heard cause the issue, the reservoir hits the gearbox and the fittings are in the way

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@graber_effect I took some measurements. Bottom of reservoir 1" above frame. Reservoir body 3" in from frame at widest point, 5" in from frame at lowest point. 90 degree AN fitting 4" in from frame, 3 inches above frame. Reservoir is 4" forward of the control arm front bushing center point. This kit also pushes everything farther forward than truck spacing so that would add some clearance also.

[@arnoldrodriguez3803]

Link to steering pump?

[@EAZYCHRIS]

could you use the 508 Sanden SD5H ac compressor with this mount? as the fitting are build on the compressor

[@BlaserBuilds]

Not sure.

[@antionewalker4081]

Yes

[@danielviorato1333]

Hey my friend did you power steering reservoir fits perfect did you have to modify anything to get it to fit? My power steering reservoir it hits in the alternator and the bolt holes don’t match.

[@BlaserBuilds]

Mine fit. I have heard of others not fitting for that same issue. I am not sure what the difference is.

[@danielviorato1333]

@@BlaserBuilds ok thank you my do not fit I don’t know why I try 2 alternator did

[@thomasjohnson8195]

Did you figure out the problem

[@mrchuckbiker5842]

what steering pump is that

[@yoyoyommm69]

Do you know if the single truck turbo log will fit with the AC pump

[@BlaserBuilds]

It should. It's pretty tight.

[@Garage101-12z]

How much did it cost total?

[@tannerveron2973]

Im not sure where to look on here for the build sheet? Can you help me find it?

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@tannerveron2973 At the end of the video.

[@silverado4u2nv]

So my ad244 alternator hits the power steering reservoir are there smaller ad244’s?

[@thomasjohnson8195]

I’m having the same problem did you figure it out Thks

[@Drekoushranada]

It seems like my DR44 alternator won't line up. You ever heard of this issue?

[@BlaserBuilds]

Should be the same pattern.

[@91lsxrs]

Do you know if this setup is on the "truck" spacing for the belt alignment? I want to run an underdrive pulley for my setup and wasn't sure if their pulley was on some proprietary spacing. Thanks man.

[@BlaserBuilds]

It is unique spacing.

[@rpturbo]

So you do have to buy the crank pulley then if it's unique spacing? I appreciate the "budget" midmount! 👍

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@rpturbo Yes, the one I got is the non-sfi version. SFI is quite a bit more.

[@davidyoung30]

Is it farther out or closer than truck spacing? Love the video. Considering it for an s10 and inches are limited.

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@davidyoung30 3:13 Brings everything forward and inch and a half. Forward from the truck spacing.

[@gainz_9126]

Did you have to modify anything on the water pump assembly for the alternator to sit in place? Like the housing bracket? Or was it a solid fit?

[@BlaserBuilds]

Good fit.

[@gainz_9126]

Maybe I have the wrong kind of alternator because it won’t sit in the bracket on the bottom and it hits the power steering pump. I’m parting mine out like you did. Buying parts separately

[@gainz_9126]

I’m having to shave inside the water pump assembly a little. my power steering pump is clearly hit the alternator. Might have to shave the side of the alternator lol

[@BlaserBuilds]

@@gainz_9126 what alternator is it? Same one I have In video or?

[@gainz_9126]

@@BlaserBuilds no name on it, got it from a Tahoe from the junk yard. Wish I can send a pic

[@funfun8095]

👍

[@tristenoberlender9685]

Can this all be used with a gen3 lm7

[@BlaserBuilds]

Yes

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪

[@dragonmandragonman]

What vehicle or name should I be searching for that alternator?

[@BlaserBuilds]

This one was a stock truck alternator. From say 2000-2006 silverado that was modified. The other with the side post are 2014+ silverado, but have the 2 wire control.

[@dragonmandragonman]

@@BlaserBuilds Thank You!

[@3rdgenjose699]

Just got all my stuff together an noticed my power steering pump won’t mount because it hits alternator is there a specific one you used mine is off a 03 Silverado

[@gainz_9126]

$16 for the alternator or did I miss something?

[@BlaserBuilds]

$16 for the 90 degree adapter for the alternator. Assumes you already have the alternator with the engine.

[@jdcarguy1242]

Likely the made in China parts ARE genuine GM parts. Sad but true.

[@davidconley3610]

👍