Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by Ryououki
Ok, so after the failure of usability from adding the new pulley and routing of the belt. I figured why not remove the supercharger idler pulley, similar to the design of the pulley saver kit. It does give more wrap than stock, but not as much as having the supercharger idler pulley in place to push the belt down.
1. It eliminates the "lathed" down pulley or running on the back side of a pulley.
2. With my setup the belt/tensioner was nearly at it's tightest position. This is more comfortable.
3. Provides enough belt wrap so that I haven't noticed any belt slip (yet).
I spent time behind the Autozone counter and could not find a suitable smooth pulley but this works so I don't need the pulley!
Thanks Ryououki!
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by Ryououki
MikeR, how much to get one done up? Great work man.
Of course I can make them faster than you can. All I have to do is speed up the engine! That will make things fly even faster!
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
thanks Mike...your replacement is on its way direct from Rock Auto. Let me know when you get it and if I ordered the right one...the part #'s from tighed original post, didn't match what I ordered...Rock Auto's web site took me to another #.....so let me know....thanks, again...
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Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by tighed1
Dude I so did this and it's working! This works better for me for a few reasons.
1. It eliminates the "lathed" down pulley or running on the back side of a pulley.
2. With my setup the belt/tensioner was nearly at it's tightest position. This is more comfortable.
3. Provides enough belt wrap so that I haven't noticed any belt slip (yet).
I spent time behind the Autozone counter and could not find a suitable smooth pulley but this works so I don't need the pulley!
Thanks Ryououki!
1. It eliminates the "lathed" down pulley or running on the back side of a pulley.
2. With my setup the belt/tensioner was nearly at it's tightest position. This is more comfortable.
3. Provides enough belt wrap so that I haven't noticed any belt slip (yet).
I spent time behind the Autozone counter and could not find a suitable smooth pulley but this works so I don't need the pulley!
Thanks Ryououki!
Have you gotten on it really hard yet? I haven't had a chance to fully test out this configuration for an extended period.
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by Ryououki
Have you gotten on it really hard yet? I haven't had a chance to fully test out this configuration for an extended period.
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by tighed1
I did some what as soon as I got everything together. When I leave work today I'll give it hell to see how it does.
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by tighed1
I did some what as soon as I got everything together. When I leave work today I'll give it hell to see how it does.
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by billvp
So you are now (assuming everything holds up) saying to take the supercharger idler pulley off, and put it in the other location above the alternator? So are there any parts that actually need to be purchased to do it this way?
I did get on it and still no slipping. Works for me!
Yes you will have to purchase parts. A bolt and a locking nut.
1 - M8-1.25 bolt, 75MM long
- $0.99 at ACE Hardware
- $0.45 at ACE Hardware
- FREE
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by billvp
Is there any reason this shouldn't work for those of us who are going to be running the code3 pulley alone? Is your "for my application" just a "do at your own risk" statement, or is there more to it as well? thanks!
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
well, looks like I might have the pulley before I leave for the Dragon...up for a Dragon install if I do....and I took off another .20....we are at 12.339, 112.81....my 60 ft time sucked big time...just couldn't get it together tonight...didn't have much time to hang and try again...its there last day for this year to test, so a lot of people there...but they will let me race next year in a sportsman classs...hurayyyy...oh, the 60ft was 1.795...need to get that down somehow...see ya's at the Dragon, thanks again Mike, let me when you get the replacement...
Re: Do it yourself DIY Belt Wrap Kit for less than $25
Originally Posted by billvp
Is there any reason this shouldn't work for those of us who are going to be running the code3 pulley alone? Is your "for my application" just a "do at your own risk" statement, or is there more to it as well?
Heck everything I read and do from this site I mentally add "do at your own risk" to it.
$5 DIY Belt Wrap kit
Originally Posted by billvp
So you are now (assuming everything holds up) saying to take the supercharger idler pulley off, and put it in the other location above the alternator? So are there any parts that actually need to be purchased to do it this way?
I put two grade 8 washers underneath the hex bolt head. The idler pulley bolt hole is enlarged on this side for the original bracket and I was a little concerned about the washer deforming and loosening where it is not fully supported. One good thick washer would accomplish the same thing.
I put some Loctite red on the threads as well as using the locking nut. It's not going anywhere.
Considering how little belt wrap is around this pulley, I don't think a bracket will be necessary to withstand the shear force. I will keep an eye on it though. This simple move definitely increases the belt wrap on the kompressor. 25-30* I'd guess. The overall belt route length works out about the same. I had to fully release the tensioner to get the belt back on.