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Old 03-13-2009, 12:43 PM
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I currently have AC delete and a smog delete pullys installed. When I put the new 306 in I would like to delete the pullys all together. What belt will i need and will I need any different bolts etc?

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Old 03-13-2009, 02:12 PM
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when you have the motor setup the way you want it with the pulleys you want, take a wire (not a string it will stretch) and run the wire around the pulleys the way the belt would route. then take the wire off and measure it. only way to know for sure what size belt you need
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Just a piece of electrical wire?

Thanks for the help.
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Old 03-13-2009, 04:19 PM
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I used an old bet-up belt & cut it to the length I needed, then measured!
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Originally Posted by StrongStang50
Just a piece of electrical wire?

Thanks for the help.

ya, 16g or 14g, whatever you have laying around
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Since you're deleting the original belt will be longer, therefore make one cut in it and use that to measure. Just remember that a new belt will stretch.
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How much length do i take into consideration? Should i pull it super tight? Ive never done this before..
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Old 03-14-2009, 10:34 AM
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I make the measurement then subtract atleast a 1/4" for stretch.
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Old 03-15-2009, 09:42 AM
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anything else i should know?? i want to get it right the 1st time..
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