8000+ rpm guys inside please
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8000+ rpm guys inside please I can't keep the belt on at all. I am shifting right at 8000 rpm, and usually sling the belt after the 1-2 shift. What are you guys using for a belt tensioner? Is the Katech piece about the only option for us?
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
goodness that is a lot of rpms! with a 409 the piston speed must be outragous.
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Originally Posted by y2khawk
I'm shifting at 7800, and crossing the traps about the same.
No belt issues so far, ATI damper and solid tensioner.
No belt issues so far, ATI damper and solid tensioner.
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Originally Posted by SilverGhost
i shift at 7,000 with a stock tensioner, never had any belt issues, been doing it for a long time.
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Originally Posted by goober35
Y do you need a belt on a all out drag car. Just get an electric water pump and be done with it. No belts no altenater no power steering.
I have had mine to 7500 with no belt issues, Katech tensioner, no PS pump. An alternator is a nice thing to have when you have big fuel pumps and electric fans/waterpump. Dont need a generator at the track 
Like Jason said we are turning 8200 with no problem with a solid tensioner and stock tensioner pulley. Here is a link to our solid tensioners.Click Here.
