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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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I was looking at the build page on EPPs site and seen that you have the stock belp tensioner mounted down below and pushes the belt downward to tension it, yea? If so then is the belt just ran triangleated? As in, does it run around the alternator to the ballancer and down under the tensioner? Got some better pics of how its mounted??
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Yes it is triangulated as you described.
It uses a C5 tensioner and is made Billet aluminum and in stock.
The one in the pics of Bobs buld is the hand fabricated prototype, They work flawless.

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ok, so is it a stock c5 one? And stock c5 ones are billet or cast? Kinda confusing on what you were saying. Got any better pics of how and where it mounts? And why is Bobs a hand fabbed one if the stockers work fine? Pretty vague response and even more questions now.
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I think he he is saying they have one in stock they made out of billet (and it uses the C5 tensioner pulley) and the one on Bob's car was just a handmade prototype.

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maby, lol. Im more or less looking for better pics of it.
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I am also interested in that. Would like to be able to ditch my power steering without machining pulleys for around the stand offs
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Yea waiting for more info. EPP where ya guys at with it?!!??
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Brent put it together, so I'll let him respond. KP was right, mine was the prototype. Bob
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well apparently i get no help. Guess ill stick to my OG plan.
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Originally Posted by Taubr Unit
well apparently i get no help. Guess ill stick to my OG plan.
PM Brent as he is not always on here in the Forced Induction section. Thanks. Bob
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well apparently i get no help. Guess ill stick to my OG plan.
haha relax man. it was one day. these people run a very busy buisness not to mention are prob busting *** to get ready for the lsx shootout in a couple weeks. im sure they have an email and phone number on their website if you need immediate assistance.
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However, its very unlike EPP to answer a question, so I doubt they are ignoring ya. Give it a little bit, or as mentioned above, give them a call I too however would be interested in knowing the answers to your questions, so if you do call and find out, post back up here what they say
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heres the tensioner i was talking about... http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...html?item=1357 Still no word on it. Checked out there site and couldnt find it. Wonder at least the price on it. If its fair id pick it up and be done with it.
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Send Brent an e-mail - Brent@exoticperformanceplus.com

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no email yet n tried calling but no answer (think u guys were closed). If you can Bob, have him get back to me asap. Id like to know whats up with this piece and if im gonna buy it if the price is decent. If not i dont wanna loose out on a solid tensioner for sale.
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Brent was trying to get a price for it yesterday for you, he should be getting back to you today. Thanks. Bob
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ok cool. thanks bob
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still no word, whats up with this guy?
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I'm sure they are busy, but if it's a different tensioner setup I'd be interested in it too!



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