SDCE tensioner Blew up

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Feb 11, 2009 | 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by firehawk618

Anyone know the automotive application for that autozone tensioner?

I would sure like to have a spare ready to go just incase.

Thanks

I think it was a 91 S15 blazer. Can't remember. I have found them online for about $25 buck +$8, but I haven't had anymore issues so I haven't purchased any of them etc...

Feb 11, 2009 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by frcefed98

lol turbo's are a ton more problems than going SDCE/procharged route

Been there done that.

The problem doesn't lie with the design of the SDCE set up, but with the end user torquing the **** out of it and cracking the tensioners thin aluminum housing.

I agree, if you try to tighten or loosen that nut that holds the idler pulley on with the tensioner on the car you are going to break it.

Anything will break if you try hard enough..

Feb 11, 2009 | 12:43 PM

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I agree, if you try to tighten or loosen that nut that holds the idler pulley on with the tensioner on the car you are going to break it.

Anything will break if you try hard enough..

How long have you had the sdce on your car? How long does your belts last and what boost are you running? How much power? I cant decide between a F1A with SDCE running 14psi maybe 825+rwhp or a APS kit or a single turbo kit. I just want to make 825+rwhp on a DD street car with out any problems.

Feb 11, 2009 | 01:12 PM

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Four years, I put a belt on it once a year just for the heck of it, never really 'needed' one.

I made 800 through an auto with an F1A/SDCE with a mild engine, the SDCE was the least of my problems and concerns with my car but I was at the end of its practical capabilities I think.

Feb 11, 2009 | 03:26 PM

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Been there done that. I drove the car for a few weeks without the s/c belt and the car was very quiet compared to the mondo/procharger wind tunnel.

Feb 11, 2009 | 03:52 PM

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never changed the belt when I had it either, just set it and forget it to tell you the truth.

I ran a 11.10@124 with a DA of 7000+ with a car that was basically full weight.

OH the sound of a D1 and a MONDO BYPASS valve was too cool. I can only imagine what a louder F1 and a MONDO would sound like

Feb 11, 2009 | 10:44 PM

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Yes SDCE is good stuff and good people. I just broke the damn thing. lol Anyways im gonna have to hold off on fixing the thing. I need more funds, aka im broke.

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