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Old 04-10-2014 | 11:40 PM
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Odd change in engine sound in the first race around 10 seconds.
That's what I thought too. On motor I just don't see how you're putting buses on a twin screw Cobra and a GT500 UNLESS they're stock. Either way that's one quick Trans Am.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 12:05 AM
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Odd change in engine sound in the first race around 10 seconds.
That was a 40 roll, very lazy on the hit, and bottom of second. I was going to jump on 2nd honk but didn't stab it, built up rpm and then went all in.
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Sure. ..... it's pretty easy and very effective. All you need is some .060 aluminum and a hole saw. I used a 3 3/4" hole saw so it was bigger than the pulley by a good amount. You will have to drill the center out for the bolt. You will remove the pulley bolt and put a washer or two behind the guard to keep it off the pulley and then just reassemble it. It's easy. Here's a pic of one I used to run. I put a carbon cover over it.


Ah nice! I think I can handle that. Does the belt usually jump the tensioner pulley to the front? No need to worry about the back part? Also, what size did you drill the hole and what type of screw did you use?

It's also a good idea to replace the tensioner and do this mod right? 150k miles on it.
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Can someone do me a HUGE favor!!? Please post these 4 videos on svtperformance.com, and send me the link... Please!! I forgot I was banned from there, lolz.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 04:21 AM
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I busted my serpentine belt!!! This is the second time this happens. Some say to replace the tensioner... thoughts?
katech belt tensioner. You will never lose another belt.
I had this issue with my old 422 stroker, and the Katech solved it.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by LASTOFTHEBREED02T/A
On the sauce? Why do you always post asking if I'm spraying? I raced this GT500 before and got him from a 30, before Pat G worked out my gremlins.
Maybe I forgot what your exact build is then, cause I just assumed you sprayed to be a KB Cobra and a 545 rwhp GT500
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Old 04-11-2014 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LASTOFTHEBREED02T/A
I busted my serpentine belt!!! This is the second time this happens. Some say to replace the tensioner... thoughts?
Replace the tensioner. Katech sells one that's nice. When I went to my new engine it reved so fast it would sling the belt everytime I went WOT.. Katech FTW!!
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Old 04-11-2014 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Skrilla
katech belt tensioner. You will never lose another belt.
I had this issue with my old 422 stroker, and the Katech solved it.
This, a little pricey, but it's the one I went with as well.

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Old 04-11-2014 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by LASTOFTHEBREED02T/A
Ah nice! I think I can handle that. Does the belt usually jump the tensioner pulley to the front? No need to worry about the back part? Also, what size did you drill the hole and what type of screw did you use?

It's also a good idea to replace the tensioner and do this mod right? 150k miles on it.

Yea the belt comes off the front. The tensioner guards it to the rear. Just get a little longer bolt with the oe threads for the pulley. Drill the guard till that bolt fits. .....it's like a 3/8's hole.
I ran mine with the guard for 60k and never had a issue again.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 07:42 AM
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Nice kills! Car is running damn strong.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by HioSSilver
Yea the belt comes off the front. The tensioner guards it to the rear. Just get a little longer bolt with the oe threads for the pulley. Drill the guard till that bolt fits. .....it's like a 3/8's hole.
I ran mine with the guard for 60k and never had a issue again.
This happens to me all the time! Ive been looking into adding another tensioner because I dont have ps. If this works for me that would be awesome! I keep a spare belt just for this reason!

Good races LOTB!
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Old 04-11-2014 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
Maybe I forgot what your exact build is then, cause I just assumed you sprayed to be a KB Cobra and a 545 rwhp GT500
It wasn't a KB blower, dude was just trying to intimidate me, and I have beaten that gt500 before, when I was having intermittent issues... and I haven't told anyone my exact build.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 09:11 AM
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HioSSilver***

Do you have more detailed pictures or a step by step on the tensioner mod? I'm starting a thread on thirdhonk.com, for others to see how it's done, if they are having the same problem.

Thanks.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 09:14 AM
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the GT500 appears to be on street tires and also seems to start in 3rd possibly? Either way good kills especially since the Shelby SHOULD be faster but clearly wasn't.
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the GT500 appears to be on street tires and also seems to start in 3rd possibly? Either way good kills especially since the Shelby SHOULD be faster but clearly wasn't.
No, he was on drag radials, I'm the one on street tires 275 Federals. I ran this shelby before and I spun off the hit when I was having electronic tps/02 sensor problems, see vid at 2:00 mins.


I'm just Fenix fast... you didn't know?
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Old 04-11-2014 | 11:15 AM
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Replace the tensioner. Katech sells one that's nice. When I went to my new engine it reved so fast it would sling the belt everytime I went WOT.. Katech FTW!!
Yessir, a lot of ppl are saying katech... I'll look into it, but really wan to do this mod that HioSSilver did, just to see if it works.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LASTOFTHEBREED02T/A
HioSSilver***

Do you have more detailed pictures or a step by step on the tensioner mod? I'm starting a thread on thirdhonk.com, for others to see how it's done, if they are having the same problem.

Thanks.
Originally Posted by LASTOFTHEBREED02T/A
Yessir, a lot of ppl are saying katech... I'll look into it, but really wan to do this mod that HioSSilver did, just to see if it works.
I'll take some pics of it for ya. It worked like a charm and was cheap.
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Old 04-11-2014 | 12:04 PM
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And them Ford Fanboi's can't seem to understand why I am a GM Fanboiiii lol

Awesome runs man. Lil ol LS1 seemed to put an *** hurting on them forced induction 4 valve Ford flagships. (Not trolling, serious....)
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Old 04-11-2014 | 12:13 PM
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And them Ford Fanboi's can't seem to understand why I am a GM Fanboiiii lol

Awesome runs man. Lil ol LS1 seemed to put an *** hurting on them forced induction 4 valve Ford flagships. (Not trolling, serious....)
What LS1? I didn't see one..
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Originally Posted by oChristiano
What LS1? I didn't see one..
Rephrase, LSX.
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