Alternate belt routings?
02-28-2009, 11:50 PM
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Alternate belt routings?
Iv been looking at different belt routings and I notice some people have moved their tensioner to different spots. Are there any spots that you could move the tensioner to without buying a different bracket?
When I install my headers I'll be removing my ac and air pump. Id like to be able to route my belt using the factory parts and not have to buy any aftermarket brackets. I would just get a march alternator bracket and get rid of the tensioner but I cant afford to spend any more $ right now.
Suggestions?
When I install my headers I'll be removing my ac and air pump. Id like to be able to route my belt using the factory parts and not have to buy any aftermarket brackets. I would just get a march alternator bracket and get rid of the tensioner but I cant afford to spend any more $ right now.
Suggestions?
03-01-2009, 11:50 AM
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I have the perfect fix that I have maybe seen a couple of other people doing.
Replace your tensioner pulley with a ribbed version of the same diameter, and route the belt like in the picture...
I've ran my car like this for about 5 years now and 4 trips to the track.
Everyone's belt size will vary as well. I believe mine was 84-1/2" or something, I can't remember since it's been the only belt I've been using and haven't had to replace it. Use a string or old belt to measure your length.
Replace your tensioner pulley with a ribbed version of the same diameter, and route the belt like in the picture...
I've ran my car like this for about 5 years now and 4 trips to the track.
Everyone's belt size will vary as well. I believe mine was 84-1/2" or something, I can't remember since it's been the only belt I've been using and haven't had to replace it. Use a string or old belt to measure your length.
03-01-2009, 02:11 PM
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I have the perfect fix that I have maybe seen a couple of other people doing.
Replace your tensioner pulley with a ribbed version of the same diameter, and route the belt like in the picture...
I've ran my car like this for about 5 years now and 4 trips to the track.
Everyone's belt size will vary as well. I believe mine was 84-1/2" or something, I can't remember since it's been the only belt I've been using and haven't had to replace it. Use a string or old belt to measure your length.
Replace your tensioner pulley with a ribbed version of the same diameter, and route the belt like in the picture...
I've ran my car like this for about 5 years now and 4 trips to the track.
Everyone's belt size will vary as well. I believe mine was 84-1/2" or something, I can't remember since it's been the only belt I've been using and haven't had to replace it. Use a string or old belt to measure your length.
any heads up on a pn for the ribbed pulley?
Last edited by Slo5oh; 03-01-2009 at 02:15 PM.
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