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Old 11-07-06, 09:36 AM
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sounds like a great idea i would look into buying if i was building a new car but already invested my money in rb pulleys, but a serpentine does grip better
Old 11-07-06, 11:22 AM
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could you integrate lighter wieght pulleys into the sytem also what are the other benefits of the serpentine setup
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ok im not getting this i have removed my rats nest so i dont have my water pump anymore and i got the pinaple raceing belt (yahoo belt) so what does this pack your trying to sell do lol probly missing something simple.
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Wow, how's your car running without the water pump anyway? Bet it's a little hot heh j/k

You mean air pump right, I hope.
Old 11-07-06, 01:48 PM
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I was woundering the same thing. LOL
Old 11-08-06, 10:33 AM
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I need 10 people that want this kit to make it worth wile..
I know that there are about 4 of you allready...

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Old 11-08-06, 10:58 AM
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Definately interested Dan, my damn belts slips all the time....
Old 11-08-06, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Atkins Dan
.....yes you can use the A\C and P\S with no problem....
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Would this just require a longer belt and the use of the old pullies, or will new pullies be supplied for this feature? Price difference?
I'm interested in this kit, though I would just need the basic 3 pullies, not the PW or AC.
Old 11-08-06, 02:04 PM
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This Kit would replace the crank water pump and ALT V-belt pullies and you would put the A\C and P\S pullies back on as orginial...


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Old 11-08-06, 07:52 PM
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Is it similar to this one on eBay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pulle...48828074QQrdZ1
Old 11-08-06, 09:18 PM
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+1 for interest. Well would I count, because I do have a S4 engine though?
Old 11-08-06, 10:32 PM
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I would be interested in such a kit. Especially since the ac/ps option would still be available as desired.
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
That is Dan's kit. That one's just for the 2nd gens. The water pump pulley is not interchangeable between series.
Old 11-09-06, 01:11 AM
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I like it, I just wish I didnt have to run a different belt for the A/C. Just have it run all on one belt ya know.
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Originally Posted by MattG
I like it, I just wish I didnt have to run a different belt for the A/C. Just have it run all on one belt ya know.
You can live far longer without A/C, should the belt break, than the engine can without the water pump. For that reason alone, I would prefer the A/C be run from a different belt than the water pump. Not to mention, the headache and hassle of trying to locate an A/C compressor that will fit the car, and use a serpentine belt.
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why pay $200 to replace three $10 belts? What is the advantage of the serpintine belt retrofit?
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i'm down, does the $200 include the belts?
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Originally Posted by speedracer_not
why pay $200 to replace three $10 belts? What is the advantage of the serpintine belt retrofit?

here is your answer your Question scrole down and read post # 13 writen by Gen1onr
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/feeler-thread-1st-gen-serpentine-conversion-kit-594234/


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Will this work with no a/c, no P/S or with no A/C but with P/S, diferent setups for different cars.
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If you don't want a/c or p/s, you don't bolt on the pulley that runs those that attaches to the main pulley. If you want only a/c, you run only that belt. If you want on p/s, you run only that belt. There is no combination this won't do except for the airpump. That's the only thing it won't run.
Old 11-09-06, 02:00 PM
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Sorry for jumping into someone elses thread, but I wanted to comment on it in regards to our alternator relocation product. OEM serpentine setups almost always have a tentioner/dampener because the thin belts are prone to harmonic vibration. While it might not be an issue with the alternator in the stock location, it may be problematic with a relocated alternator unless an idler is added. One of our 1st gen customers with a serpentine setup reported a mild harmonic at idle that went away off-idle and above, but I cannot account for the effects of that vibration over a long period with our product. And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming...
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Thanks Blake I did not know that and will look into it.. Would you want one of these kits too???

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Old 11-14-06, 04:49 AM
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$200 to reduce belt slippage and too look cool?

Also the one belt to water pump reduces redundancy.

Everyone has their own opinion.

BTW, Dan Atkins , that rebuilt I bought from you 2 years ago.....it is still going. (just hope I didn't jinx it by saying that)
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I would be willing to spend some lunch money on your set up. I was thinking about trying to make the set up for a 13B work on a 12A but had no time to install it or fabricate a new water pump pulley.
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ok the water pump pulley is now in the works and I should have this kit ready for shipment by Christmas of this year..

I will post this kit when it is ready to ship.. in the mean time if you have any more Questions please post up...

Dan

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