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Feb 1, 2004 | 02:37 PM

Jman

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March Performance Pulleys

I'm thinking about converting my 82 to a serpentine system with the March Performance Serpentine kit. The SBC kit is $209. Any opinions on price vs quality on these kits? Other manufacturers?

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J

Feb 1, 2004 | 03:03 PM

Corey_68

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Re: March Performance Pulleys (Jman)

I was going to go this route but after talking to several Hor Rodders I decided against it. The pulleys are 30% underdiven meaning your water pump will be turning 30% slower and may have cooling issues. I do know they now offer a kit (more $$$) that corrects this problem. It may not be an issue for a SB, but I didn't want to take the chance w/ my BB.

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Feb 1, 2004 | 03:10 PM

Jman

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Re: March Performance Pulleys (Corey 68)

hmm, I will ask them about that. maybe going with a smaller water pump pulley will get rid of that problem. Not sure if it's possible on the BB setup.

Feb 1, 2004 | 03:21 PM

EricU

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Re: March Performance Pulleys (Jman)

I have the March small block set up on my 69.

I am currently running a FastBurn 385 (385 hp) and a BeCool radiator and dual electric fans. I drive the **** out of it, I am constantly over reving the motor and I have never had any cooling issues.

Eric.

Feb 1, 2004 | 03:37 PM

Steve Straus

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Re: March Performance Pulleys (Corey 68)

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Are the non serpentines 30% underdriven? That's what I have. I'm really happy with the quality of these pulleys and brackets.

Feb 1, 2004 | 03:53 PM

Jack71

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Re: March Performance Pulleys (Jman)

I'm staring at a box of March performance pulleys right now. It states that it lowers belt speed and increases cooling. Now if mine would only line up...

Feb 1, 2004 | 04:10 PM

Corey_68

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Corey,

Are the non serpentines 30% underdriven? That's what I have. I'm really happy with the quality of these pulleys and brackets.

Steve, I'm not sure to be totaaly honest. When I talked with March they stated I may have cooling issues w/ the underdriven Serpentine setup and to go with the other kit they offer that helps w/ cooling. The kit they suggested increased the water flow of the pump and engine fan.--> http://www.marchperf.com/pg22.html

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