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March Performance Ultra Series Alternators: Precision Power for Modern Performance Builds When you’re building a high-performance vehicle, “good enough” isn’t in your vocabulary. Your charging system needs to deliver clean, consistent power — from idle to redline — while standing up to the heat, the load, and the looks you demand under the hood. That’s exactly why March Performance Ultra Series Alternators exist. Engineered and designed in the USA, th …

March Performance billet aluminum pulleys are precision CNC machined to extremely tight tolerances. That precision is what makes them perform and look so good — but it also means you need to use the right techniques when removing them. Forcing a pulley off incorrectly can damage the pulley, the shaft, or both. Here's how to do it right. Before You Start A few things to gather before beginning pulley removal: The correct puller for your application — never use a jaw puller on the fac …

If you're building a serious performance engine — whether it's a race-prepped small block, a supercharged LS, or a high-RPM big block — there's a good chance you've considered or already spec'd a crank trigger ignition system. And if you're running a March Performance pulley system, there are a few things you need to know before finalizing your front drive setup. What Is Crank Trigger Ignition? A crank trigger ignition system uses a magnetic pickup sensor and a trigger wheel mounted …

When planning your March Performance accessory drive system, one of the decisions you'll face is whether to run a mechanical or electric water pump. Both options have real advantages — and the right choice depends on your build goals, how the car will be used, and what you're trying to achieve under the hood. How a Mechanical Water Pump Works A mechanical water pump is driven directly by the engine via the serpentine belt or V-belt system. It mounts to the front of the engine block and spi …

Before ordering a March Performance pulley system for your Pontiac engine, one of the most important things to identify is your water pump configuration. Pontiac V8 engines used several different water pump designs over the years, and the differences matter when selecting the correct March Performance kit for your build. Why it matters March Performance's Pontiac pulley and serpentine systems are engineered around specific water pump configurations. The pump bolt pattern, snout length, …