C/T Supercharger Belt problems with auto-tensioner
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C/T Supercharger Belt problems with auto-tensioner
Ok guys, gotta quick question. I have an 04' 6spd TSX with the comptech supercharger and the auto tensioner. Now, from what i've gathered, the regular tensioner requires a 77.5" 7 rib belt (7Pk1970). With the auto-tensioner, the belt is smaller and the size is 76.3"(7Pk1940). Now, I had my supercharger running on a generic 6 rib belt from auto-zone and it lasted about 2500 miles.
So i ordered a new belt from goodyear, the 76.3" one and it's still a bit long. I've adjusted the tensioner the most I can but it's not enough. What else could be done? Is this the correct belt that is needed for the auto-tensioner? The next belt available from goodyear is 3" shorter so that won't work. I'm stuck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So i ordered a new belt from goodyear, the 76.3" one and it's still a bit long. I've adjusted the tensioner the most I can but it's not enough. What else could be done? Is this the correct belt that is needed for the auto-tensioner? The next belt available from goodyear is 3" shorter so that won't work. I'm stuck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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i forgot to ask the guys at comptech this today.
I have a call with them tomorrow if you want to wait till then I can get the answer...I also am looking at installing the auto tensioner...
btw, do you have before/after pics of your setup with and without the CT A/T tensioner?
I have a call with them tomorrow if you want to wait till then I can get the answer...I also am looking at installing the auto tensioner...
btw, do you have before/after pics of your setup with and without the CT A/T tensioner?
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Originally Posted by jmathew34
Spoke with Nate today and the CT A/T kit using the Goodyear Gatorbelt 4070763
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hmm, well i used the goodyear 4070763 and that's the one that's still too short. I had to get the Gates 7 rib 75.5" belt. I installed it already and seems to be a good fit.
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from my experience with superchargers in the past, Gates has always been the superior choice. The goodyear gatorbacks have a nast tendency to slip which obviously is bad for a s/c. Ive used both on my centrifugal vortech F trim setup with an auto tensioner and the gates was the one that worked with the least slippage problems
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