Belt routing for a Vortech SQ trim car

[tstang]

I am lookin for belt length and routing on a vortech SQ trim car. I run the stock w/p pulley,PS,smog and a 3g PA performance alt, and stock SQ trim crank pulley on a 90 mustang. Attached is the belt routing I use. Thanks also if someone knows the stock SQ trim belt size as well.

[frdfandc]

The only way to get the proper length belt would be to route a piece of string the way the belt routes around the pullies. Then measure the string end to end. That will give you a very close indication of the size belt you need. You might have to buy a few belts, like 1/2 inch longer and 1/2 inch shorter to get the exact size you need.

As far as the blower belt goes, the stock belt for my s-trim (which is probably the same as your SQ) is 54.5 inches long. The belt is made by Dayco and the part# is
5080545.

[tstang]

Thanks I may have to do the string method I guess. Was hoping for a # from someone w/a similiar set up. Thanks again

[darknotch]

The stock belt should still fit. You may be having trouble as the routing you have drawn above is not as per Ford or Vortech instruction. The belt should be routed to the water pump between the alternator and the crank pulleys (Vortech configuration) as it would be in stock form between the smog and crank pulleys.

[tstang]

Thanks Ill have to check out my vortech manual and see if it shows the belt routing. Its tough to understand the routing w/o a pic. Thanks

[midnight]

Thanks Ill have to check out my vortech manual and see if it shows the belt routing. Its tough to understand the routing w/o a pic. Thanks

The manual has a pictoral diagram...

[tstang]

I checked the manual I actually drew it wrong but I had it done to the Vortech specs. It took a 91" belt. Maybe the 3g alt pulley made the difference.