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1962 - 1967 X-Body Nova LS Accessory Drives

LS accessory drives listed for 1962-1967 Chevy II and Nova swaps. The BRP mount kit centers the engine in the bay, which the guide says leaves better room for accessories. Drives here cover the alternator and power steering, the same with a pump, and high mount A/C with the compressor included.

  • Engine centered for accessory room
  • Low mount A/C and alternator clear
  • A/C drives include the compressor

Clearance numbers below come from the 1962-1967 Chevy II Nova LS install guide. Building the whole car? See the 1962-1967 Nova LS page.

1962-1967 Chevy II Nova LS accessory drive parts

Chevy II with A/C

The guide says a low mount compressor clears here. If you want the compressor up high instead, these A/C drives ship with one.

Chevy II without A/C

Go with an alternator and power steering drive, or the w/Pump drive if the car has no usable pump.

Alternator and power steering drives for the Chevy II

Alternator and power steering drives with the pump

High mount A/C drives that include a compressor

Balancer length is the word at the end of each name. Match it to the balancer on your engine.

1962-1967 Nova guide notes on accessories

  • The 1998-2002 F-Body accessory drive is recommended.
  • The low mount A/C and alternator clear the frame.
  • Gap from the A/C compressor to the shock tower is 3/8 inch; the alternator has 1.5 inches.
  • A 9 inch or smaller brake booster is required, and the last coil has to be relocated.

Choosing for the Chevy II

  • High mount A/C wanted: one of the three A/C drives.
  • Pump in hand: the base alternator and power steering drive.
  • No pump: the w/Pump drive.

Notes from the BRP 1962-1967 Chevy II Nova LS install guide. Drive details come from the product names.

1962-1967 Chevy II Nova LS accessory drive FAQ

Does a low mount A/C compressor clear in a 1962-1967 Chevy II LS swap?

Yes. The guide says the low mount A/C and alternator clear the frame, with about 3/8 inch from the compressor to the shock tower.

What accessory drive does the Chevy II guide recommend?

It recommends the 1998-2002 F-Body accessory drive. This page lists the BRP drives sold for this chassis.

Why is there more accessory room in a BRP 1962-1967 Nova swap?

The factory engine sat offset toward the passenger side. The BRP mount kit centers it in the bay, which the guide says gives accessories more room.

Which balancer length fits my Chevy II engine?

No BRP source lists engines by length. Go by the balancer you are running and order the matching drive.