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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Car: 1982 z28
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i have a 1982 lg4 v-belt ....how much horsepower do you think i would gain by switch over to that new gm sperpentine acc. drive system?
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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probably not enough to feel a difference if any
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Car: 1989 C4
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
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If you were to ditch the belt driven fan setup with the conversion and go electric it would make a difference. Will it be a huge gain? no but when one does this type of conversion the engine does seem more responsive.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 05:33 AM
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already purchased a fan off ebay. just checking on another modification.
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