c3 pulley saver kit
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c3 pulley saver kit
for those that get on the srt-6 forum needswings built a pulley saver kit for the 178 and 185 mm crank crowd. i since talked rob into building a kit for my slk32 witha c3 pulley and stock crank.
this is a great way to eliminate the small idler pulleys that fail so often with larger 100mm pulleys and get a bit more belt wrap in the process.
big hit with me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eOSQ3RIFPM
this is a great way to eliminate the small idler pulleys that fail so often with larger 100mm pulleys and get a bit more belt wrap in the process.
big hit with me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eOSQ3RIFPM
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that one of the benefits to going with the Code3 SC pulley was that it didn't overdrive any of the accessory pulleys like a larger crank pulley did.
And granted, while the idler pulley is prone to fail even with no modifications at all, isn't just a replacement or higher quality idler pulley required?
And granted, while the idler pulley is prone to fail even with no modifications at all, isn't just a replacement or higher quality idler pulley required?
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that one of the benefits to going with the Code3 SC pulley was that it didn't overdrive any of the accessory pulleys like a larger crank pulley did.
And granted, while the idler pulley is prone to fail even with no modifications at all, isn't just a replacement or higher quality idler pulley required?
And granted, while the idler pulley is prone to fail even with no modifications at all, isn't just a replacement or higher quality idler pulley required?
i have replaced 3 idlers in less than a yr. its not so much higher quality but larger pulleys slow the spinning bearing down. by relocating the position of the idler it also allows for a longer belt and a small inc. in belt wrap.
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I have PSK for 185MM, and can say NeedsWings has excellent customer service. Always prompt, and informative replies whenever I have questions. The 185MM PSK hasn't gave me any problems either. It's good to see a belt wrap for the Code3 supercharger pulley! Eliminating that small idler is always a plus too...
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Also, if nothing else, this kit makes it even easier to remove the supercharger pulley since you don't have to remove the bracket and guide pulley. This is definitely a plus for C3 users.
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