03' Bonneville Turbo Cummins Swap
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Patience pays off. Unfortunately patience is something I lack.. Feel free to mention if you see anymore of these crazy deals though!
It looks like the $7 belts are with any purchase, unless that is just the 4 pack? So I'll have to order something else from them at the same time. (Spark plugs or something)
It looks like the $7 belts are with any purchase, unless that is just the 4 pack? So I'll have to order something else from them at the same time. (Spark plugs or something)
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While it'* a cool thing.. There shouldn't be a need for you to run an 8 rib. If you have slip..there'* a problem that needs to be fixed.
My motor rev'* much faster and hits hard. Never had slip before I put on the 8 rib. Why'd I put on the 8 rib? Because it was free except the belt. Dan may be feeling the $60 pain..I priced belts as high as $90 for a gatorback.
IMO I'm done with Dayco, Gatorback and all other belts that don't have the Gates name on them. A good friend suggested the Gates to me and as your friend, I'll do the same to you. These buggers literally look and feel like traction tape.
Yet, I never had slip running a 2.9" pulley on an intercooled Gen V setup with a cheap Dayco belt. Makes me wonder how much coolant etc was on your pullies.
My motor rev'* much faster and hits hard. Never had slip before I put on the 8 rib. Why'd I put on the 8 rib? Because it was free except the belt. Dan may be feeling the $60 pain..I priced belts as high as $90 for a gatorback.
IMO I'm done with Dayco, Gatorback and all other belts that don't have the Gates name on them. A good friend suggested the Gates to me and as your friend, I'll do the same to you. These buggers literally look and feel like traction tape.
Yet, I never had slip running a 2.9" pulley on an intercooled Gen V setup with a cheap Dayco belt. Makes me wonder how much coolant etc was on your pullies.
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Coolant or oil will make it slip, but that should clear up quickly. I got a deal on my 8 rib, and I like the WOW factor. Also, I had a noisy idler and figured if I need to change one, I may as well change them all to metal. And if I'm going to do that I may as well go 8 rib. If you have the cash and want to do it, then go for it. Otherwise, that money can go elsewhere, like headers, cam, or rockers.
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Thanks for the advice Bill and Dan. Someones got to keep me on track, I think I may be suffering from A.D.O.L.A.M (Attention Defici..... Oh Look Another Mod!) I'll see about getting a gates belt from Napa for now, and maybe I'll stumble upon a great deal on the pulleys. I do need to focus on getting headers and HPTuner.
On the other hand, the new tensioner was spewing a bit of grease, I suppose some of that could have easily made it onto the belt as well. I'll check for that and try cleaning it up before I buy another belt.
On the other hand, the new tensioner was spewing a bit of grease, I suppose some of that could have easily made it onto the belt as well. I'll check for that and try cleaning it up before I buy another belt.
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Thanks for the advice Bill and Dan. Someones got to keep me on track, I think I may be suffering from A.D.O.L.A.M (Attention Defici..... Oh Look Another Mod!) I'll see about getting a gates belt from Napa for now, and maybe I'll stumble upon a great deal on the pulleys. I do need to focus on getting headers and HPTuner.
On the other hand, the new tensioner was spewing a bit of grease, I suppose some of that could have easily made it onto the belt as well. I'll check for that and try cleaning it up before I buy another belt.
On the other hand, the new tensioner was spewing a bit of grease, I suppose some of that could have easily made it onto the belt as well. I'll check for that and try cleaning it up before I buy another belt.
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Apparently I don't know how to read the gauge on the tensioner because it turned out it was barely tensioning the belt. I'm trying to figure out how the part numbers work so I can order the next size down in belt. I've got a K060739 right now. Could someone steer me in the right direction?
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From what I was reading I thought the belt should be 73.9", what was throwing me off is it says right under that 74-1/2" OC. That must be the outer circumference? So the 739 actually references the inner circumference? That would make sense.
Instead of a 725 then, shouldn't a 730 fit? I see rock auto has a K060730 for $25.79, with a discount code it should be less than what I can find in a parts store even with shipping.
Instead of a 725 then, shouldn't a 730 fit? I see rock auto has a K060730 for $25.79, with a discount code it should be less than what I can find in a parts store even with shipping.