6 rib or 8 rib?
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A stock bottom end is fine with a 6 rib. Its cheaper to go to an 8 rib drive when the engine is out to be forged.
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If you are going to be running the 3.6" supercharger pulley (even a 3.4), the 6-rib will be fine. Going closer to a 3", you want to go 8-rib.
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What they both said
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My understanding about 6 rib good up to approx 10 psi is consistent with what you say. You did not mention anything about upgrading the fuel system. May depend on the engine and supercharger, but with an LS7 and Vortech T-Trim, getting much above 7 psi requires a fuel system upgrade.
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Ive been on a 6 rib for years. When I go forged, I'll upgrade to the 8 rib. Until then, no. I havent proven a need for it in over 600 passes with my ECS novi...
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I snapped the 6 rib belt my last two trips to the dragstrip. I would have done the 8 rib from the get go but heard that 6 is fine on stock motor.
I'd say 700whp is the limit for a 6 rib. I now have an 8 rib kit but no belt! I've been tempted to have it installed but for the money I'd rather save it for the forged motor. Although I would like to find the limit of the stock LS6 with the 8 rib.
I'd say 700whp is the limit for a 6 rib. I now have an 8 rib kit but no belt! I've been tempted to have it installed but for the money I'd rather save it for the forged motor. Although I would like to find the limit of the stock LS6 with the 8 rib.
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Good luck!
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It will involve different spacers and hardware on our bracket (which are included if you purchase our 8-rib setup). The 8-rib balancer will be an 8" (10% OD) Innovators.