What vacuum pump setup are you using?
What I like about the star pump is that you will most likely never outgrow it unless you build some 650+ci mountain motor.
the quaility is amazing so is the customer service.
You've already spent thousands on your setup whats another $200 for the best pump you can buy
the quaility is amazing so is the customer service.
You've already spent thousands on your setup whats another $200 for the best pump you can buy
I am only running my alternator and was also looking for a vacuum pump. I have motor plates. Has anyone set up a pump with something like this? I am also in the market for a vacuum pump right now. I was leaning towards the aerospace and then figuring it out from there as far as mounting. I have also been pondering if I can run it off of my ASP Pulley, where the A/C belt use to go. I think it is a 4 rib belt here.
Originally Posted by Dragaholic
According to Star's website, the Sportsman vaccum pump uses 3 vanes which doesn't require a regulator.
http://www.starvacuumpumps.com/viewP...=STR.04.01.000
Phil99vette, did you use the Sportsman or Standard pump?
http://www.starvacuumpumps.com/viewP...=STR.04.01.000
Phil99vette, did you use the Sportsman or Standard pump?
I used:
Starr Standard Vacuum pump ~$500
Billet pulley ~$75 - you can save some money and go composite pulley
Rear mounting bracket ~$75
Jones Mandrel ~$125
3/4" Aluminum round bar: 10
Belt: 10
Fittings: 60
Hose: 20
Catch Can: 15
Starr Standard Vacuum pump ~$500
Billet pulley ~$75 - you can save some money and go composite pulley
Rear mounting bracket ~$75
Jones Mandrel ~$125
3/4" Aluminum round bar: 10
Belt: 10
Fittings: 60
Hose: 20
Catch Can: 15
Originally Posted by Phil99vette
I used:
Starr Standard Vacuum pump ~$500
Billet pulley ~$75 - you can save some money and go composite pulley
Rear mounting bracket ~$75
Jones Mandrel ~$125
3/4" Aluminum round bar: 10
Belt: 10
Fittings: 60
Hose: 20
Catch Can: 15
Starr Standard Vacuum pump ~$500
Billet pulley ~$75 - you can save some money and go composite pulley
Rear mounting bracket ~$75
Jones Mandrel ~$125
3/4" Aluminum round bar: 10
Belt: 10
Fittings: 60
Hose: 20
Catch Can: 15
Running the alternator?
Originally Posted by Phil99vette
I used:
Starr Standard Vacuum pump ~$500
Billet pulley ~$75 - you can save some money and go composite pulley
Rear mounting bracket ~$75
Jones Mandrel ~$125
3/4" Aluminum round bar: 10
Belt: 10
Fittings: 60
Hose: 20
Catch Can: 15
Starr Standard Vacuum pump ~$500
Billet pulley ~$75 - you can save some money and go composite pulley
Rear mounting bracket ~$75
Jones Mandrel ~$125
3/4" Aluminum round bar: 10
Belt: 10
Fittings: 60
Hose: 20
Catch Can: 15
Running the alternator? If so how dod you manage the belt?
Originally Posted by 1fstGM
Running the alternator? If so how dod you manage the belt?
Originally Posted by Phil99vette
Very creative mounting. The alternator is going right below the fuel pump. I've got 1/2" between the alternator and the bottom of the K-member. Its LOW. The belt has 3/4" of clearance between the fuel pump boss and the belt. I'll have pics of the finished mount this weekend.
Cool. Those pictures will sure be apprecited, I am sure.
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Originally Posted by Six Speeds Inc.
You will have to redrill the bolt pattern on the drive manderal for the asp pulley. I think Tim Tosoto can get those drive mandrels made for the Asp pulleys.
I put my GZ Motorsports pump on yesterday and it is awesome - definitely needed the regulator! Put a guage on the crankcase and went up the street to set it - pulled over 15" on a hit of the throttle - adjusted it down to 12" with the regulator and I can feel a difference in the car for sure!
The kit is great - everything you need except a serpentine belt - have to get one an inch longer. Well thought out, great price, and simple to install - highly recommend it.
The kit is great - everything you need except a serpentine belt - have to get one an inch longer. Well thought out, great price, and simple to install - highly recommend it.
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It does look like a nice kit AND LS specific. Anyone else running this kit?
http://www.gzmotorsports.com/LSXVPK.html
http://www.gzmotorsports.com/LSXVPK.html
That kit is nice. I checked ot out also, but found out I could not run it because I was not going through all the stock pulleys. I think you have to have most of that stuff to run it. Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Originally Posted by 1fstGM
That kit is nice. I checked ot out also, but found out I could not run it because I was not going through all the stock pulleys. I think you have to have most of that stuff to run it. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Originally Posted by Luis Castellanos
That is what backed me up too.. seems that you have to run a stock WP or a "street" version electric WP so the main belt goes all the way up to the stock tensor...
But GZ could surely come up with other ways to work a setup for you - they sell kits and parts for many different engine combinations and mountings.
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I know I am no where near the HP of you guys but could the stock AIR pump be used? I have the APS TT kit and was just thinking of hooking the inlet side up as a vacume pump. Will this work? I know it wont be alot but its free and I was thinking it should help some.
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I kept throwing belts, so I got rid of my tensioner. The only thing I have on a belt now is the alternator and the crank pulley. I made the alternator adjustable so that I can tighten the belt.
I would have to put the tensioner back on to run this system because the pulley goes in place of the stock tensioner pulley. I wonder if I put the stock tensioner back in its original place, that if it would rub on the race electric water pump.
The only other thing I can think of is to mount that small 14 tooth pulley to the crank or buy a mandrel. I don't know if there's a mandrel out there with the same tooth design as this kit.
I would have to put the tensioner back on to run this system because the pulley goes in place of the stock tensioner pulley. I wonder if I put the stock tensioner back in its original place, that if it would rub on the race electric water pump.
The only other thing I can think of is to mount that small 14 tooth pulley to the crank or buy a mandrel. I don't know if there's a mandrel out there with the same tooth design as this kit.
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Originally Posted by n2ojunkie
I know I am no where near the HP of you guys but could the stock AIR pump be used? I have the APS TT kit and was just thinking of hooking the inlet side up as a vacume pump. Will this work? I know it wont be alot but its free and I was thinking it should help some.