[blinn]

Those of you with Vortech blowers on 5.0 engines, what aluminum pulleys are you using. I have a March 2010 set and the crank pulley for the Vortech won't fit inside.
I guess we can't run underdrive pulleys - but most aftermarket pollished pulleys seem to be underdrive only.
Thanks,
Brian

 

[Ozona]

You can get an "all in one" pulley from these guys.

It's spendy, but it will solve the problem and look nice.

http://www.aspracing.com

Personally I don't like underdrive pulleys. Just not enough gain for the potential pain.

 

[Wade Chamberlain]

Brian - call ASP (www.aspracing.com). They have a one piece blower drive pulley that is standard or overdrive on the blower, and underdrive on the engine accessories. $110 - $150 depending on whether you want nitride or aluminum finish. I have the 8-rib setup on my car.

 

[blinn]

WOW are you guys fast, I didn't even have time to fill up my coffee cup

Thanks Wade and Ozona, I'll call them right now.

I take it that March doesn't have anything to fit?

 

[Ozona]

Sure, but there is no real difference and the March pulleys will cost you more.

I think March mixes platinum or diamonds or something into their aluminum...or are convinced they should price it as if it did.

 

[Wade Chamberlain]

Ozona types too fast!

 

[blinn]

ASP only makes Steel or black aluminum pulleys - is that true? I know I've seen polished pulleys out there with blowers.

Brian

 

[5.8Cobra]

Vortech has the one-piece pulleys as well, in an 8 Rib with the integral underdrive accessory pulley. Its actually from the 86-93 Cobra blower because the Cobra had a smaller water pump pulley.
Part number:4FA018-022 8 groove 4.75/6.87 pulley

You will need four 3/8-16 X 1-3/4" bolts washers and lock washers to run this one. Your belt should be the same if you have an 8 rib. You may be able to swap Vortech if you havent used yours yet. Good Luck!

Mike

 

[blinn]

5.8Cobra,
Thanks for the part number, that thing must be made of (as Ozona says) Platinum and crushed diamonds as well, 160.00 for an aluminum with a gray anodized finish! March has a model 1053 as well for 172.00 but at least it's pollished and powdercoated.

Brian

 

[Sleekcraft Steve]

My S-trim kit came with a composite-looking 8 rib lower pulley, not the pulley that goes inside the factory Ford crank pulley. I still use the March underdrive water pump and alternator pulley. The water pump is really close, but it seems ok. The crank pulley doesn't look that nice since everything including the supercharger and brackets are polished, but you really don't notice it that much.