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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Anyone know of a Gilmer belt/pulley kit for MCS?

Hi guys

I've been thinking - when it finally comes time to replace the SC due to wear and tear, i'd like to explore the Vortex kit avenue. If i were to buy one of these kits from the people developing it, i'd love to have a Gilmer pulley/belt kit too!

These sound incredible... And super reliable.

Does anyone think it's possible, given the amount of space i the engine bay?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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You would need to machine all custom pulleys, I don't think anyone makes a Gilmer belt drive for our cars. The only problem you may run into is with the crank pulley/vibration damper, machining one of those would be difficult. You could always machine a lightweight crank pulley with the cogs for the Gilmer.
I don't see why you couldn't do it, as long as you keep the belt/pulley width close to that of the stock belt drive.

Off topic...I have some good friends in Australia, man i'd love to be there.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN
You would need to machine all custom pulleys, I don't think anyone makes a Gilmer belt drive for our cars. The only problem you may run into is with the crank pulley/vibration damper, machining one of those would be difficult. You could always machine a lightweight crank pulley with the cogs for the Gilmer.
I don't see why you couldn't do it, as long as you keep the belt/pulley width close to that of the stock belt drive.

Off topic...I have some good friends in Australia, man i'd love to be there.
I thought as much... All custom work... i think though, if a few people were seen/heard getting around, it'd raise some interest! IMHI you can't beat the sound of the Gilmer!

Yeah Australia is a cool place to live! It's warm here too at the moment!! The mini-modding scene isn't huge though
 
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