What are you using for tensioners?
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What are you using for tensioners?
One of mine is finally getting loud enough that I have to replace it.
Don't need a (insert speed shop logo) on it, just something maybe a little better than the stock c5z ones. Maybe a better lip to keep the belt on (not that I have an issue).
Maybe even one with a real (manual) adjuster??
Thanks.
Don't need a (insert speed shop logo) on it, just something maybe a little better than the stock c5z ones. Maybe a better lip to keep the belt on (not that I have an issue).
Maybe even one with a real (manual) adjuster??
Thanks.
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When I was supercharged, everyone switched from the LS1/6 ones to the newer LS2 ones as it had a taller lip. For some reason, it would not align correctly on mine so I stayed with original. I may still have the one I bought 4 years ago. If you want it, and I can find it, I will make you a real good deal. Let me know.
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All of our more serious racers use our HD tensioner that we came up with for roots style blowers. (it replaces the stock tensioner and does not need to be used with a supercharger) It will not allow the belts to be thrown from heavy heel toe shifting etc like the stock one will, yet it is still spring loaded so you are not over stressing your accessories.
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=162
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=162
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All of our more serious racers use our HD tensioner that we came up with for roots style blowers. (it replaces the stock tensioner and does not need to be used with a supercharger) It will not allow the belts to be thrown from heavy heel toe shifting etc like the stock one will, yet it is still spring loaded so you are not over stressing your accessories.
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=162
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=162
#19
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Diagnose squeal under hood - how to?
Check this,
Am I correct that it's a worn belt or not? This a good way to check?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGJ_upGrQBo
or
could it be not ENOUGH tension?
50k miles on stock tensioner.
Thanks!
Am I correct that it's a worn belt or not? This a good way to check?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGJ_upGrQBo
or
could it be not ENOUGH tension?
50k miles on stock tensioner.
Thanks!
Last edited by froggy47; 09-14-2012 at 03:16 PM.
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That can be caused by a few things:
1. Old belt
2. Bad tensioner pulley
3. Bad idler pulley
Grab a can of WD-40 with the straw nozzle attached and shoot a small bit at each pulley/idler one at a time. Try not to get it on the belt as that will make any belt squeal go away. If you lube one idler and it gets quiet you've found your problem.
On my old Z06 it got squeeky and I tried everything. Even new idlers etc. I ended up replacing the belt with a new Gatorback one and it was quiet ever since.
1. Old belt
2. Bad tensioner pulley
3. Bad idler pulley
Grab a can of WD-40 with the straw nozzle attached and shoot a small bit at each pulley/idler one at a time. Try not to get it on the belt as that will make any belt squeal go away. If you lube one idler and it gets quiet you've found your problem.
On my old Z06 it got squeeky and I tried everything. Even new idlers etc. I ended up replacing the belt with a new Gatorback one and it was quiet ever since.