March Serpentine conversions
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Drifting
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From: Manassas, VA, USA
March Serpentine conversions
I know these have been discussed on here before, but has anyone actually installed one of the March serpentine conversion kits on a small-block Chevy? I'm just wondering how things turned out, whether everything fit in the C3 engine compartment, etc.
I know they're expensive, but then, so is everything else about our project. But they look really cool.
I'm not computer literate, so I don't know how to post the picture, but here's the link:
http://www.marchperf.com/pg14.html
I know they're expensive, but then, so is everything else about our project. But they look really cool.
I'm not computer literate, so I don't know how to post the picture, but here's the link:
http://www.marchperf.com/pg14.html
Le Mans Master
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From: Dryden MI
Re: March Serpentine conversions (lyonsh)
I ran into problems with the power steering bracket hitting the cross member. It wold not fit. March took the entire system back with no problems. If you do not have P.S. ther would be no problem. It is a real nice system though, with high quality parts. March might have corrected this problem, because it has been two years since I had difficulty. Street and Performance in Mena Arkansas make a similar system to Marches, but the P.S. bracket is different. You will also have to install a new A/C compressor and lines and a different P.S. pumb and P.S. hoses. I tlooks nice but it is pricey, and it sure beats all of the belts on the original set up. Roger L. Gibbons
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Drifting
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From: Manassas, VA, USA
Re: March Serpentine conversions (73-454)
Why bother you can't see them
1. The reduced friction from all the other belts = increased HP (albeit small; but a few small increments can equal a lot).
2. The ease of replacing a single serp belt vice the spaghetti.
3. The reported strength of the brackets compared to the originals (of which I've seen several crack).
Anybody have any info on the power steering problem? I've got PS.
And thanks for the replies so far, BTW. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Dryden MI
Re: March Serpentine conversions (lyonsh)
The serpentine belt system requires a new and different P.S. pump with a remote reservoir. It will require the installation and fittting of new P.S. lines. My advice would be to call March and ask them about the bracket for the P.S. pump. Ask them if it will clear the crossmember on a Corvette. It did not fit on my 78. Roger
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Cove Springs FL
Re: March Serpentine conversions (shawn_cake)
(sorry that this is off the subject)
shawn_cake: Would it be possible to e-mail me at frodaddy@bellsouth.net ? I'm looking for some info on your ATI SC setup...
shawn_cake: Would it be possible to e-mail me at frodaddy@bellsouth.net ? I'm looking for some info on your ATI SC setup...
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