Can I run a Dry Sump off the water pump?

[Doug2500]

Because I'm limited in space and a have blower pulley on the crank nose, wondering if there is a problem running a dry sump off the front of the water pump. Realize that I'll need to adjust the pulley to make sure the dry sump runs at the right speed.

[Twin_Turbo]

Are you running a gilmer pulley on the crank & blowe? Why not install a larger belt and run the dry sump pump off it too.

[Doug2500]

It all comes down to available spaced and matching the belt types. The dry sump pump uses a Gilmer belt.

The SC uses a dual, narrow serpentine belt , and the crank pulley for the SCis rather large which will would turn the dry sump pump much faster than it was designed for. I could put a larger pulley on the dry sump, but then I don't think it will fit in the car.

[clem zahrobsky]

if you drive the WP with a gilmore belt to prevent slippage it should work,but it will put a big load on the WP:chevy