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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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For an all motor soon to add nitrous 08 A6 Vette. How much under drive do i want on this balancer. Also im assuming the length of the belt changes. How do I know which belt to purchase?
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When you purchase the balancer the manufacturer will provide the belt information. As far what size under drive most go with -10% but it all depends on who you ask, me zero underdrive OEM size will do.
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When you purchase the balancer the manufacturer will provide the belt information. As far what size under drive most go with -10% but it all depends on who you ask, me zero underdrive OEM size will do.
Yeah man powerbond sells a oem fitted one for about 180 ill probably purchase that one just looking for more advice before i do

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For an all motor soon to add nitrous 08 A6 Vette. How much under drive do i want on this balancer. Also im assuming the length of the belt changes. How do I know which belt to purchase?
go with stock size hb and pin the crank for nitrous.the powerbond is too heavy

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go with stock size hb and pin the crank for nitrous.the powerbond is too heavy
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