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Old 05-27-2021, 06:33 AM
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Have a procharger on my c5. Belt that came with the kit is not very good. Looking for suggestions on a good belt.
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Old 05-27-2021, 10:56 AM
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Have a procharger on my c5. Belt that came with the kit is not very good. Looking for suggestions on a good belt.
Gates rpm , i use HD fleetwood green belt. I never had slip 10 rid iv seen 30 psi boost many times. Both r good you'll different opinion soon. Pick you poison.
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Old 05-27-2021, 09:36 PM
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I second the gates hd (green) belts. How much boost are you looking to run?
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Currently only 8.
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Old 05-27-2021, 10:29 PM
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Currently only 8.
God I remember when I thought 8 psi was a lot. I get that before 3k rpm now.. flip a coin both are good I use green over 10yrs now.
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the regular old gates will be fine for what you need in my opinion
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