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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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March or Mondello ?

Hi all,

I am looking to pick up a full bracket/pulley system for my 455. I can only find two systems, March and Mondello. I need the full set up...Polished PS pump/res, A/C brackets, pulleys, brackets etc.
Has anyone used either? Does anyone know of another source?

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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I think this guy is making them although they probably aren't as pretty as the March ones.


http://realoldspower.prophpbb.com/topic252.html


I assume you're doing this for looks because I've never heard a positive response on the benefits of serpentine belts on a 455
Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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I purchase mine through Mondellos .I am very happy with it. At the time Mondellos did not have a single belt system and March did,but I had heard from several people there were problems with the single belts so I decided to go with the 3 belt system.Works great and looks Super.Very lite weight compared to the stock brackets.
Old Jan 9, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by allyolds68
I think this guy is making them although they probably aren't as pretty as the March ones.


http://realoldspower.prophpbb.com/topic252.html


I assume you're doing this for looks because I've never heard a positive response on the benefits of serpentine belts on a 455
Yes, its mostly cosmetic and the fact that my new Performer RPM intake has no mounting holes for my current alt brackets. I did contact the fellow listed above a few months ago but he didn't seem like he was interested in selling anything, I think they are still working on it.
Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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I wouldn't buy anything from Mondello.
Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by chadman
I wouldn't buy anything from Mondello.
I really would rather not due to all the horror stories I have heard but I don't have a lot of options. I can't find anyone running the march set up to see how well it works.
Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by allyolds68
I assume you're doing this for looks because I've never heard a positive response on the benefits of serpentine belts on a 455
Well, the versions that use a bazillion idler pulleys instead of a reverse rotation water pump likely have MORE HP loss than stock, just because of the increased friction.

All bling, no sting.
Old Nov 2, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Hello Everyone...I am in the process of making the same decision...which way did you go and are you happy with it?
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