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Old 06-20-10 | 12:12 AM
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Let us know how it goes op! I really want this setup if it works with the fd alt.
Old 06-20-10 | 11:25 AM
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Let us know how it goes op! I really want this setup if it works with the fd alt.
I got the setup on Tuesday and installed it. I will post some pics tonight after I take them.

All in all it is a nice upgrade, but there were a few drawbacks. The hole for the water pump pulley was to small, so it took a few passes with my Dremmel to widen the hole to make it fit on, and the belt is EXTREAMLY tight. Some big modifying to my FD alt were required to make the belt fit, I'll post pics of that to show you what I mean.

The car sounds SOOOOO much "cooler" now with this on though, just like a supercharger.
Old 06-23-10 | 04:20 PM
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^ pics!!!!


you should upload a video clip too man!!!!
Old 06-23-10 | 11:40 PM
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^ Werd. I'm here on lock!
Old 06-24-10 | 05:56 AM
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+1 on vid and picutres
Old 06-28-10 | 11:23 PM
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Sorry for the delay, here are some pics:



Can't do a video yet, I have my fuel system and interior ripped apart right now...


PS: Please dont flame me for the orange block, the PO painted it that *** color and *** quality...
Old 06-29-10 | 05:39 PM
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does the bottom pulley have timing marks?
Old 06-29-10 | 06:00 PM
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does the bottom pulley have timing marks?
No
Old 06-30-10 | 11:16 PM
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That looks sick. I want! Only shitty part is, I would have to ditch the p/s.
Old 07-01-10 | 04:14 AM
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why would you have to ditch the PS ? lots have the PS pulley as well.
Old 07-01-10 | 04:17 AM
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Where do you buy the correct belt size for this if your running side mount alternator and electric water pump?
Old 07-01-10 | 09:33 AM
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I found mine in NZ.

An old pic, but you get the idea


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Old 07-15-10 | 02:19 PM
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just ordered mine and im all excited so i decided to post
Old 07-23-10 | 09:00 PM
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Picked up my kit today and wow. It looks nice but thats about it.

I ordered the Fc 15mm kit and received a headache.

The only pulley that worked right was the Alt pulley, O but it came with the wrong size spacer.

The water pump pulley: not only was the hole too small but once it was dremeled i discovered that the bolt holes were off.

So then i get to the crank pulley: What do ya know, the hole was too small.


My opinion, BUY A DIFFERENT KIT
Old 07-24-10 | 04:31 PM
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sounds like you got what you payed for.
Old 07-28-10 | 04:02 AM
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Y dont u return it then???
Old 07-28-10 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by KidA
what are all the benefits of this particular pulley set?what does it sound like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f46xqRv71nk
Old 07-28-10 | 11:38 AM
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That sounds and looks awesome!
Old 07-28-10 | 12:08 PM
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It's an under-drive pulley system. I wouldn't buy it for daily driving...only for track use.
Old 07-28-10 | 02:45 PM
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Sweet, extra power loss via the belts!
Old 07-28-10 | 08:53 PM
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Ya, u def get what ya pay for. After i fixed the holes it actually looks and works pretty good. Overall i think it could have easily been a better kit but once again, ya get what u pay for.
Old 07-28-10 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalsolo
Sweet, extra power loss via the belts!
But Cool noises!
Old 07-28-10 | 10:22 PM
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Gilmer belts are cool, but aren't possible with PS and air pump combined. I wish someone would make a serpentine belt system for the FC, I'd be all over it. I have no AC so I am not worried about it.
Old 07-28-10 | 11:11 PM
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Gilmer belts are cool, but aren't possible with PS and air pump combined. I wish someone would make a serpentine belt system for the FC, I'd be all over it. I have no AC so I am not worried about it.
there is. do a search.
Old 07-29-10 | 07:38 AM
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That sounds and looks awesome!
thank you, i like it too



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