vortech v3 sci crank pulley doesn't fit?

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vortech v3 sci crank pulley doesn't fit?

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For those that have installed vortech v3 kits... did the crank pulley fit with the vortech supplied one? They told me it would, but it isn't even close! It is way too wide to fit in the stock pulley. What did you do to install your kit?
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Well might have possibly solved the problem... I got pulley p/n 4fa116-011 and the instructions call for p/n 4fa016-011. They are both for mustangs, but maybe the diameter of this one is larger?
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The more I read online it seems that people use a stock lx/gt crank pulley to make it work, or buy a one piece pulley. What will the outcome be if I use a stock crank pulley? Will the alternator even charge lol. Will it underdrive the accessories too much?
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Alternator pulley is the same on cobra as gt ,lx so it should charge just fine.
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Dixie789456 wrote:The more I read online it seems that people use a stock lx/gt crank pulley to make it work, or buy a one piece pulley. What will the outcome be if I use a stock crank pulley? Will the alternator even charge lol. Will it underdrive the accessories too much?
You could always do a 3g alternator upgrade also, especially if your running a bunch of electronics.
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1993cobra wrote:Alternator pulley is the same on cobra as gt ,lx so it should charge just fine.
Awesome! Thanks. Yeah and it will overdrive the water pump, so it should flow a little better.
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WillyB93 wrote:
Dixie789456 wrote:The more I read online it seems that people use a stock lx/gt crank pulley to make it work, or buy a one piece pulley. What will the outcome be if I use a stock crank pulley? Will the alternator even charge lol. Will it underdrive the accessories too much?
You could always do a 3g alternator upgrade also, especially if your running a bunch of electronics.
Seems to do fine so far. I deleted the radio and hardly drive it at night, so I don't have much in the way of electronics.
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what are you funning for an FMU?..the one that comes in the kit is for 19# injectors
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svtfamily619 wrote:what are you funning for an FMU?..the one that comes in the kit is for 19# injectors
I am running the fmu, but I ordered the calibration kit for the 24# injectors
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Had to order a new radiator as well... once I drained it and looked inside :yuck: it was getting pretty clogged up and the reservoir tank needed a real good cleaning! Surprisingly though the car was running just fine.
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Almost done... just waiting on the radiator, belt, and fmu recal kit
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looks good under that hood!!!
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svtfamily619 wrote:looks good under that hood!!!

Thanks!
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Fmu recal kit came in today and is installed! Radiator comes tomorrow and belt friday... just hope the belt fits!
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