March "Style Track/Revolver" pulleys 502 BBC

[boynton6spd]

I priced the complete system:
AC compressor/Pwr steering pump/Alternator/Water Pump/
Brackets/Pulleys/complete---Clear Powder Coated over Polished Aluminum
Just under $1,800.00:D
This seems like a great deal at least 1K less than billet specialities which are not powder coated.:question:
Any advise here?

[Vegas69]

Make sure you compare apples to apples. I bought the March kit and it was missing a bunch of the covers. The accessories also weren't polished which I wanted.

[boynton6spd]

What finish were the accessories?
Are you satisfied with the quality?

[Vegas69]

Check out my Payback thread. I just posted a photo of my new engine with the accessories on it. I'm happy with it. Frank at Prodigy Customs sells them to, you may want to check the price with him.

[GregWeld]

One of the reasons these are billed as "low cost" is that they lack an auto tensioner... When you go with a serpentine belt system - you're relying on ONE belt to do all the work - alternator - A/C - P/S - Water pump...

A belt tensioner is a "must" in my book.

I have a march system -- it's on the shelf with other "has been" parts... and I have two of the Billet Specialties systems... Way mo' betta!

Just mu .00000005 worth.

[boynton6spd]

Vegas, Payback is amazing!!!
I like the looks of your engine...alot!

Gregweld,
What march system is it?
I might be interested?

[chr2002ca]

I've had a bit of trouble with my March pulley system(23050) on my new GM crate motor. First it was a high rpm belt squeek issue(I run Gatorbacks), then, after buying a different alternator bracket(20127) from them to lower the alternator and get better belt coverage on the water pump pulley, the high rpm squeek went away but now I get an occasional screech on startup. Their customer service didn't seem like they wanted to help me out at all(suggested I invest in an electric fan setup, thanks!!!). I guess their system doesn't agree too well with a stock GM big block 7-bade clutch fan. I probably wouldn't buy a March pulley system again. I'd have to agree with the others, an auto tensioner is an important thing.

[GregWeld]

Vegas, Payback is amazing!!!
I like the looks of your engine...alot!

Gregweld,
What march system is it?
I might be interested?

Sorry --

A: It's not for sale -- I keep stuff like that to GIVE to my friends in need....

B: It's for a small block

[ProdigyCustoms]

The mono bracket design of the Style Trac does do a better job then the old multi bracket kits of keeping everything in line, and also provides decent belt wrap.

As Greg mentioned though, nothing beats a spring tensioner like a Vintage Air system / OEM system.

But we sell plenty of March Style Trac and use them in the shop when someone wants something with more bling then a Front Runner.

And we can beat that price you have also.

[Vegas69]

Ya I wasn't thrilled with my tensioner originally either. It is spring loaded but it has to be at full travel and then I pry the AC compressor up to get the belt tension I desire. Never sqeaked or had any issues YET. I've beat on the car. I agree the customer service is not great but that's what your vendor is for.

[ProdigyCustoms]

I invest in an electric fan setup, thanks!!!). I guess their system doesn't agree too well with a stock GM big block 7-bade clutch fan. I probably wouldn't buy a March pulley system again. I'd have to agree with the others, an auto tensioner is an important thing.

A mechanical fan will make them squeek.

But a mechanical fan will make many serpentine set ups squeek.