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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Hello everybody. Thanks for your help. I'm considering buying an electric water pump for my 87' vette. But i'm not sure about how to run my belt with this set up. I want to remove my a/c and smog pump, but I can't figure out how to run my belt system with the electric water while retain the power steering. Thanks for sharing any info on this problem in advance.

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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I read somewhere about running a shorter belt, cant remember where.
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I read somewhere about running a shorter belt, cant remember where.
Sh*t out of luck
How you going to get the belt back from the Alt to crank pulley?

How another member installed a elec WP using a idler


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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by purplehayes
I want to remove my a/c and smog pump,
Spend less $$$ on a regular SBC WP and do it this way

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1566807620-post48.html

Mseven's super clean install


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Originally Posted by vetteoz
Sh*t out of luck
How you going to get the belt back from the Alt to crank pulley?

How another member installed a elec WP using a idler


That's my setup. The reasons for the electric waterpump are; 1, to be able to cool down the motor between rounds at the track, 2, less drag during a 1/4 mile run. Willie
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Thats one of the reasons for me going with the electric wp. I trying to reduce drag and also help out my cooling down time between rounds. I notice your set up incorp. a few idler pullys to redirect the belt around the elec pump.
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Originally Posted by purplehayes
Thats one of the reasons for me going with the electric wp. I trying to reduce drag and also help out my cooling down time between rounds. I notice your set up incorp. a few idler pullys to redirect the belt around the elec pump.
Works for me. Belt stays on at 6500 and am still able to use the tensioner.
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