Belt Question
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Car: 1989 Iroc Z
Engine: 496 BBC
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 4.11
Belt Question
I was just wondering what size belt i would need if i bypass my AC and Smog Pump pulley? Thanks
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Car: '82 formula clone, 95 saab 900se
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Re: Belt Question
as far as i know you can't bypass your ac,because you need to have the belt go around a pulley on that side to use the tensioner and to be able to wrap it back around the water pump. but you can bypass your smog pump, i did and i used a 99" serpentine belt.
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Car: 85 Trans Am
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Re: Belt Question
Yeah, I think you'd have to remove the A/C and put an idler pulley there so it's routed right and keeps things spinning right, but the AIR pump can be bypassed.. I'm not 100% sure as my car doesn't have a serpentine belt, but I think that's what you have to do.
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Re: Belt Question
Do a search for A/C delete pully. The smog pump can just be removed with the right belt. Searching for smog pump removal or similar will bring that up. Its also covered in the tech articles.
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