Vortech pulley problem..
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Vortech pulley problem..
I have a 2001 ws6 trans am with a vortech v-9 g-grim on it. it has the stock 6 lb pulley on it, i want to go to 8 lb.Vortech told me i have the only pulley that will go on it.. i was told that i have to purchase a different pulley then have it machined... or does anyone have a better fix to this or do they know or have a site that i can go to, to get this done... if you know a good machine shop that does this please let me know.... thanks josh
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thank you so much
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sorry but is there any way that you can give me a link or phone number to where i can do this.... and so i need to by the pulley they are talkin about then take the 0.326 off the back correct,,, which pulley is it?? is it the 2a038-295 ??
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Yes, 2A038-295 is the Vortech part # and I bought mine off ebay. It is an 8 rib pulley and 2.95 is the diameter. Im assuming all Vortech kits had the 8 rib setup but not sure. You will want a slightly smaller belt than the stocker, maybe 1/2 in or so. If not, when you stab it both sides of the belt will barely touch from streching and the belt tensioner forcing them together. I have used Gates belts for 30k miles on this setup with no problems.
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Yes, 2A038-295 is the Vortech part # and I bought mine off ebay. It is an 8 rib pulley and 2.95 is the diameter. Im assuming all Vortech kits had the 8 rib setup but not sure. You will want a slightly smaller belt than the stocker, maybe 1/2 in or so. If not, when you stab it both sides of the belt will barely touch from streching and the belt tensioner forcing them together. I have used Gates belts for 30k miles on this setup with no problems.
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do you have pay pal ill send the money rite away....
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Joshua Chase
3221 Autumn Ridge Dr West
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do you find it better to run the intercooler set that you have on the camaro in the picture other than the cooler kit that comes with the vortech kit.....
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Why not post a picture of your pulley with some dimensions, and they people can see exactly what you need, or need done.
If you just need an off the shelf pulley adjusted in a lathe, it should be a very easy task
But ASP as suggested can make any pulley you'd ever need. ( Auto Specialties Performance ) https://www.autospecialties.com/
Or try contact ECS or A&A Corvette, I'm sure they will know pretty much anything there is to know.
If you just need an off the shelf pulley adjusted in a lathe, it should be a very easy task
But ASP as suggested can make any pulley you'd ever need. ( Auto Specialties Performance ) https://www.autospecialties.com/
Or try contact ECS or A&A Corvette, I'm sure they will know pretty much anything there is to know.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I don't do any custom head unit pulleys. To the op, I've pulled several more psi out of ProChargers by going to a larger air filter, you might try doing that if you haven't. I wouldn't spin the blower any faster than you are until you first know what the impeller speed rating is, and find out what rpm you are currently at. Bob
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Any Vortech pulley will work. All you need to do is mill .370"off the back of the pulley and you will be set.
If you go below 2.95" I usually reposition the tensioner. Also the G Trim impeller doesn't like to be over spun. I have seen countless impeller fractures.
If you go below 2.95" I usually reposition the tensioner. Also the G Trim impeller doesn't like to be over spun. I have seen countless impeller fractures.
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0.326 or 0.370 off the back of the pulley?