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Old 01-17-2009, 10:24 AM
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If you use a 25% Underdrive Pulley, do you need to get a smaller belt, or will a new stock belt work and the tensioner pulley make up for it?
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You need a new belt.
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Originally Posted by vsocks1
You need a new belt.
and its gotta be shorter than stock
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For example:
Harmonic Balancer/Underdrive Pulley, 1998-02 LS1 Camaro/Firebird w/Bolt SLP's new 25% underdrive balancer for LS1 F-Bodies incorporates a number of high-quality features you won't find on any other aftermarket unit. Chief among them are a pair of extra-tall belt-retention walls that eliminate the belt-slippage issues endemic to other LS1 balancers (see photo). Other unique design strengths include 100% steel construction (other brands use steel and aluminum), integral timing marks, and built-in puller-mounting threads. Includes a new balancer bolt and detailed installation instructions.

NOTE: Requires 2 new belts (Gates #K060763 and #K040378 or equivalent, not included). For LS1 F-Bodies only.
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Originally Posted by vsocks1
You need a new belt.
agreed, no way a factory belt would work
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What about a 10% underdrive? Figure the stock belt size will work with that?
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No way, both the accessory and AC belts have to be right on with the size. Too big and you'll throw them all the time, too small and they'll wear out way too fast.



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