AIR pump eliminator/pulley - difference???
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AIR pump eliminator/pulley - difference???
I've been searching for information on deleting the AIR pump and piping and I'm a little confused on the eliminator kits. What are the differences between these two pulley kits (besides how one has brackets and the other is just the pulley)?
https://www.zip-products.com/Zip/pro...3439B40DD4C9CE
and
https://www.zip-products.com/Zip/pro...3439B40DD4C9CE
Does the one with just the pulley bolt up to the block? This is the part I'm mostly confused about. Thanks!!!
https://www.zip-products.com/Zip/pro...3439B40DD4C9CE
and
https://www.zip-products.com/Zip/pro...3439B40DD4C9CE
Does the one with just the pulley bolt up to the block? This is the part I'm mostly confused about. Thanks!!!
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check out Breathless Performance; that's where I bought mine
http://www.breathlessperformance.com
comes with all hardware necessary.....I wouldn't go with the plastic pulley; that's just me.....I am sure it's fine, though....
http://www.breathlessperformance.com
comes with all hardware necessary.....I wouldn't go with the plastic pulley; that's just me.....I am sure it's fine, though....
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check out Breathless Performance; that's where I bought mine
http://www.breathlessperformance.com
comes with all hardware necessary.....I wouldn't go with the plastic pulley; that's just me.....I am sure it's fine, though....
http://www.breathlessperformance.com
comes with all hardware necessary.....I wouldn't go with the plastic pulley; that's just me.....I am sure it's fine, though....
This one is $149 and looks, well identical. I don't see throwing away $35 for the one at Breathless. That's just me.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette?frame=3.842
As to the plastic pulley, well, my idler arm is a plastic pulley and I've had no problem. And some people wonder why money runs out and builds never get done.
I purchased one from a forum member for about $300, but that was a custom machined one with a metal pulley.
Last edited by jsup; Sep 13, 2008 at 08:33 AM.
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Two schools of thought on the plastic pulley vs the steel version.....the steel version is obviously stronger,
and should one of the other accessories seize, it will most likely stand up to the belt-burn, unless the car
isn't shut down, and allowed to keep cooking the belt. A plastic pulley will melt like mad if not shut down
ASAP, but won't transfer heat to the bearing as easily. The obvious solution is a billet aluminum, which
has the benefits of both, without the drawbacks, except the cost.
Since it's mostly an appearance issue, it makes sense to go with a good-looking unit....
My .02....
and should one of the other accessories seize, it will most likely stand up to the belt-burn, unless the car
isn't shut down, and allowed to keep cooking the belt. A plastic pulley will melt like mad if not shut down
ASAP, but won't transfer heat to the bearing as easily. The obvious solution is a billet aluminum, which
has the benefits of both, without the drawbacks, except the cost.
Since it's mostly an appearance issue, it makes sense to go with a good-looking unit....
My .02....
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Do you know if the top link design allows the use of the stock belt length?
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So why are you posting it on this thread? You should start a new thread and announce yourself to the whole community. And maybe tell us a little about yourself. Oh, and welcome to the forum, rickgalvez!!!
Scott
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On my '85, the stock belt would NOT work with TPiS's pulley kit. I had to buy one that was one inch shorter. I also had to grind down my alternator case a little to get the bolts to go in. Something with mine may have not been stock but be prepared to do what is needed. This may have been my outstanding luck on any mechanical procedures too.
Good luck with yours!
Good luck with yours!
