LM7 Swap In 88 Cutlass Supreme

[Turbolq4]

After looking at that picture it missing a few things. It's got a cable driven throttle body, a boost referenced adjustable fuel pressure regulator, an intake air temp sensor where the 3" 3/8 extension is sticking out of the intake, T-bar clamps instead of worm hose clamps (they wouldn't hold under boost), a home brew catch can/breather, and a license plate/heat shield on the drivers side manifold to keep it from cooking the brakes. I should probably take some new pics....

 

[Kemper1976]

Theres so many ways to do it that it can be over whelming trying to learn it all. I too and LSing a gbody with plans of keeping the A/C. I just bought the holley mounts and pan. Im hoping they give me good clearance with the stock A/C box. More pricey they are though than other options by as much as double. There really isnt slot of info Ive found on the A/C part of it since most guy eliminate it. You need mounts, oil pan, you might be able to use manifolds and save a few bucks. Im going to run the shorty headers, Long tubes are better up high but Im not going to drag racing the car so the ease and price of the shorty's work for me. Im still trying to figure out what Im going to do for induction because I have a mixed and matched cable throttle body and 58x motor plus Im not sure if im going stick or stay auto.
Good luck and feel free to ask what ever you need to know. If I know Ill help

Here's the kit I used to keep the A/C on my 88 LS Turbo Cutlass. Perfect fit and very detailed instructions. Super easy install which saved me so much time. Below is the link to the bracket and a pic on the bracket installed on my 88.
https://www.holley.com/products/accessories/drive_brackets/brackets_only/parts/20-131