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Old 08-07-2007, 05:14 PM
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Can a solid tensioner work with a centrifugal ?
or does the expansion of the unit permits that ?
with solid tensioner i mean one that isn't spring loaded but naturally CAN be adjusted...
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I have a solid tensioner and it works fine, especially after all the stretch is out of the belt. I have had the best luck with Gates belts, 8rib.

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Im using a manual tensioner too...no problems with it.
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oke thanks, i was afraid i might have to redo my entire pullies and tensioner after i read that due to expansion of the supercharger you would NEED a spring loaded tensioner
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That said, I use a dedicated blower drive.
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Like Stevie, I also run a dedicated blower drive.

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what is exactely a "dedicated " blower drive ?
english is not my original native language

i know obviously what dedicated means , but not in that context .
eg. "he was dedicated to his job"


thanks again , Jeejee
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Originally Posted by jeejee
what is exactely a "dedicated " blower drive ?
english is not my original native language

i know obviously what dedicated means , but not in that context .
eg. "he was dedicated to his job"


thanks again , Jeejee

The belt only drives the supercharger. No other items.



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