boostfed Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hello all, in need of a front drive accessory kit, anyone have any recommendations? most of the kits i've seen are fairly pricey. I bought an lq9 longblock that didn't include any front drive accessories, looking for something that works but wont break the bank. These cars tend to suck up some major cash, especially with a swap, haha. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainburon Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I just chrome plated my factory stuff. Most kits I found had too many pulleys and it would be a shame to spend a bunch of money not to use some of the components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleslicer Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 It's definitely tough to find accessory drives for a decent cost. The good news is all we need is the F-body: -harmonic balancer -water pump -alternator -tensioner -custom-ish belt Problem really is that most kits like to also delete the water pump, which doesn't fly for me. My build isn't for a race car so I don't want an electric one. I'm on a tight budget myself, so if I figure out a deal for accessories, I'll post back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostfed Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 it might be easier to just piece one together, like you, i wont be building a race car. just a nice reliable cruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The F-body accessory drive is what everybody uses and is proven to work. If you don't plan on junk yarding a lot of these parts, I would buy a Katech belt tensioner, especially if you plan boost down the road. It is fail proof and stronger than the OEM one. The F-body alternators are cheap. You'll need the large bracket and smaller rear bracket for this as well. All sourced really easily. The belt is easy to find or measure too. The right size belt is buried in my build thread somewhere. Do you have a car and plan to build a swap? Make sure to start a thread! It's definitely tough to find accessory drives for a decent cost. The good news is all we need is the F-body:-harmonic balancer-water pump-alternator-tensioner-custom-ish beltProblem really is that most kits like to also delete the water pump, which doesn't fly for me. My build isn't for a race car so I don't want an electric one. I'm on a tight budget myself, so if I figure out a deal for accessories, I'll post back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostfed Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 haven't tried a junk yard yet, i'll have to start looking around soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I had a bit of luck, my donor was a GTO, similar to a Camaro. But I had parts that were damaged in the wreck. Everything I needed was found on fee bay. Be patient and the parts will turn up. The hard part was figuring out what I needed. Good luck. Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostfed Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 im in the same boat, im looking to do the f-body alternator bracket ( lower drivers side) with the fbody tensioner (passengers side head) with out power steering. i'm sure its been done before, i'll be adding Johns Car's A/C bracket as well. With the low alternator, not sure how the belt will be ran to the water pump and harmonic balancer... ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Oben Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/1665386-belt-length-question-ps-delete-25-ud-pulley.html LS1 tech is your friend. HTH, Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostfed Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleslicer Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I meant to reply back in this thread my findings to help everyone. Crank pulley: eBay 80$ Tensioner: Amazon 80$ Tensioner bolts: Ace hardware 6$ Alternator: 200+$ from AutoZone New not rebuilt Water pump: Got mine on Craigslist for cheap but new ones only 100$ Water pump thermostat: AutoZone 30$ or cheaper on Amazon Water pump Bolts: Amazon 15$ I think Belt, pulley, remaining bolts and brackets ICT Billet around 150$ Total: A lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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