Belt tension specification LSA?
Belt tension specification LSA? I installed a LSA supercharger on my LS3 with a manual belt tensioner for the supercharger. Does anybody know what the factory uses as a belt tension specification on a factory LSA? I know if has an auto adjuster, but I would guess they still have some type of specification.
Gates says my belt should be 280 ft/lbs using their belt tension gauge. It takes a LOT to hit that number. After the belt has seated, then it is 240 ft/lbs.
Gates says my belt should be 280 ft/lbs using their belt tension gauge. It takes a LOT to hit that number. After the belt has seated, then it is 240 ft/lbs.
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I would always say use a good strong spring tensioner with a blower.
Manual is not an upgrade.
When you see how much a belt stretches and moves under load.....it's clear to see why a fixed tension setup is rubbish.
Manual is not an upgrade.
When you see how much a belt stretches and moves under load.....it's clear to see why a fixed tension setup is rubbish.
I would always say use a good strong spring tensioner with a blower.
Manual is not an upgrade.
When you see how much a belt stretches and moves under load.....it's clear to see why a fixed tension setup is rubbish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NnMuyifPA4
Manual is not an upgrade.
When you see how much a belt stretches and moves under load.....it's clear to see why a fixed tension setup is rubbish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NnMuyifPA4
Check the tension when hot, some tend to get tight when hot, and setting it cold
could create to much tension on the bearings. Going to prob be more trial and error
on tension, depending on boost, how much slip you might get. If to loose you might
see belt residue on the pulley. Start out loose and tighten until it no longer adds boost,
but not banjo tight.
could create to much tension on the bearings. Going to prob be more trial and error
on tension, depending on boost, how much slip you might get. If to loose you might
see belt residue on the pulley. Start out loose and tighten until it no longer adds boost,
but not banjo tight.
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I do not have pics as the engine is out of the car and being machined. Here is the set-up:
This is the drive bracket set-up: https://www.ictbillet.com/catalog/pr.../category/148/
This is the supercharger belt set-up: https://www.lsxconcepts.com/collecti...uty-race-drive
This is the drive bracket set-up: https://www.ictbillet.com/catalog/pr.../category/148/
This is the supercharger belt set-up: https://www.lsxconcepts.com/collecti...uty-race-drive
