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Old 11-02-2009, 12:41 PM   #41
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Default Re: Any interest in lightweight aluminum pulley kits for the DMC?

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Then again, I was insanely surprised by how many custom stereos and front strut tower braces that I saw on cars at DCS....Cars that needed new tie rods, new dashes, new seat covers, new tail lights, or needed to have their fascias re-painted.

Priorities vary, I guess.
Priorities do Vary. I'd get a custom stereo and a strut tower brace before I replaced the dash, painted the facia or fixed the seat covers because it would be more important to have a car that is fun to drive, then one that is perfect to look at.

Of course tie rods are a different story...
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Old 11-06-2009, 08:53 AM   #42
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Default Re: Any interest in lightweight aluminum pulley kits for the DMC?

A serpentine belt set up would be a welcome answer to my supercharger problem. I'm tring to put a powerdyne supercharger (I purchased a mustang kit) on my D. The problem is to attch a serpentine pully to the crank it would hit the muffler. this might free me up. any other answers to my problem would would be great.
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Old 02-17-2010, 08:00 PM   #43
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Default Re: Any interest in lightweight aluminum pulley kits for the DMC?

Any update on this?

I'm doing the R&D phase on a supercharger installation and I'd like to know if this is an option.
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Old 02-17-2010, 08:39 PM   #44
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Default Re: Any interest in lightweight aluminum pulley kits for the DMC?

I believe you wrong on this one. Modern vehicles use serpentine system for a good reason. By using serpentine configuration (flat belt, of course), you will gain HP and all your bearings (Crank, AC, Alternator etc.) will last longer, no much belt tension needed compared to V belt.

Yes, I will buy this system if available.

Now, I don't know if this will be cost efective to build.


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I'm insanely surprised by the amount of interest in the serpentine setup, when it adds very little to the car in terms of function.

Do all of you really have such an A-1 car that there is nothing else you would rather fix instead of putting a serpentine belt on it?

I agree with Ed that having a trigger wheel pulley available would be very nice, but I think that is a separate "want", and a much more functional "want" from a complete serpentine setup which would undoubtedly cost more than $500 for everything needed.


Then again, I was insanely surprised by how many custom stereos and front strut tower braces that I saw on cars at DCS....Cars that needed new tie rods, new dashes, new seat covers, new tail lights, or needed to have their fascias re-painted.

Priorities vary, I guess.
Yes, please give us an update!

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Any update on this?

I'm doing the R&D phase on a supercharger installation and I'd like to know if this is an option.

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Old 02-18-2010, 07:48 AM   #45
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Default Re: Any interest in lightweight aluminum pulley kits for the DMC?

I've done some investigating on what it would take to get all the pulleys in alignment( same Plane) It would appear that this would require repositioning the A/C compressor forward about .6 inches. ( custom Mounting Brackects) The would adjust it to be in the same plane as the Water pump & Alternator. It would then give you adaquit room for a 1 in wide Serpentine belt.
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Old 02-18-2010, 07:51 AM   #46
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I've done some investigating on what it would take to get all the pulleys in alignment( same Plane) It would appear that this would require repositioning the A/C compressor forward about .6 inches. ( custom Mounting Brackects) The would adjust it to be in the same plane as the Water pump & Alternator. It would then give you adaquit room for a 1 in wide Serpentine belt.
Would that put the cooling hose to close?
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Old 02-18-2010, 08:27 AM   #47
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Default Re: Any interest in lightweight aluminum pulley kits for the DMC?

If anyone really wants to run a serpentine setup *that much*, Itis native to the 2.5 turbo.

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If anyone really wants to run a serpentine setup *that much*, Itis native to the 2.5 turbo.

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Old 02-18-2010, 09:43 AM   #49
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You know you want it...... much better than those ghastly 3 litres....
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You know you want it...... much better than those ghastly 3 litres....
3.0's are just easier since I can pick them up locally. And owners are accustom to the 3.0 swap more then a 2.5
2.5 will be rolling out of my shop eventually though.
PS shoot me an email with your shipping information. Want to make sure these engine parts go to the right place.
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