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Old 03-25-2016, 09:39 PM
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going with a 2.35 upper pulley do i need to change my idlers? if so what size(s) and where can they be bought?
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Yes. Lingenfelter shows a 76 mm idler needed on the driver side. Pass side stays stock. Chart also lists belt size needed.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/product/...l#.VvX-_En2ZjE

http://www.lingenfelter.com/PDFdownl...lt%20Sizes.pdf
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If you don't want it to slip, I'd recommend dual 50mm Metco idlers and a k120815hd belt.
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Originally Posted by gkzr1
If you don't want it to slip, I'd recommend dual 50mm Metco idlers and a k120815hd belt.
any idea where i can find/purchase those? and is that belt better or as good as a gates belt?

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Here is the Metco 50mm idler. Select the 1.75" width pulley.

http://metcomotorsports.com/proddeta...prod=MIPDBR-50
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Originally Posted by KENS80V
Here is the Metco 50mm idler. Select the 1.75" width pulley.

http://metcomotorsports.com/proddeta...prod=MIPDBR-50
Is this width the proper "OEM width" as to not need to use any type of spaces?
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Just need two of these for each idler with the factory bolt. ---> http://m.summitracing.com/parts/ati-915992
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I've installed 2.35 upper pulley with stock lower and two Metco 50 mm Idlers however, for two days the Gates belt K120815HD just doesn't want to cooperate even when I loosen one of the Idlers. Any help would surely be appreciated.
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I've installed 2.35 upper pulley with stock lower and two Metco 50 mm Idlers however, for two days the Gates belt K120815HD just doesn't want to cooperate even when I loosen one of the Idlers. Any help would surely be appreciated.
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I have the complete 2.35 setup..jimsviper@comcast.net
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Sorry for bringing a old thread alive. With the dual 50mm idlers with the 2.35 pulley, will this set up work with the stock Lower or does this need the 14% lower? Thanks

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Originally Posted by K9findit
Sorry for bringing a old thread alive. With the dual 50mm idlers with the 2.35 pulley, will this set up work with the stock Lower or does this need the 14% lower? Thanks
The 50mm idlers are not needed anymore. There is a newer gates green belt size that works with the factory 76 on the passenger side and swapping a 76mm idler onto the drivers side as well instead of the factory 90mm. The gates part number is K120825HD. You will still need to cut one of the ribs down. But at least now you only need to buy one idler instead of two, and you have less chance of idler bearing failures with the bigger idlers not spinning as fast.
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Originally Posted by gkzr1
The 50mm idlers are not needed anymore. There is a newer gates green belt size that works with the factory 76 on the passenger side and swapping a 76mm idler onto the drivers side as well instead of the factory 90mm. The gates part number is K120825HD. You will still need to cut one of the ribs down. But at least now you only need to buy one idler instead of two, and you have less chance of idler bearing failures with the bigger idlers not spinning as fast.
thanks Greg. I appreciate it! Cheers! 🍻
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Originally Posted by gkzr1
The 50mm idlers are not needed anymore. There is a newer gates green belt size that works with the factory 76 on the passenger side and swapping a 76mm idler onto the drivers side as well instead of the factory 90mm. The gates part number is K120825HD. You will still need to cut one of the ribs down. But at least now you only need to buy one idler instead of two, and you have less chance of idler bearing failures with the bigger idlers not spinning as fast.
can I use the stock lower with this belt? And just cut it down by 1?

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