Header Users: Dual or single belt??
#1
Header Users: Dual or single belt??
Hi Rotor Heads-
going to install my RB header soon and am curious who has installed - or NOT - the dual pulley belt systems to drive the water pump and alt after the air pump is pulled?? I have heard some say the single works fine and others say that there is too much belt slippage with a single belt and the w/pump can't crank like it needs to...
appreciate hearing the experiences from both sides on this-
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
going to install my RB header soon and am curious who has installed - or NOT - the dual pulley belt systems to drive the water pump and alt after the air pump is pulled?? I have heard some say the single works fine and others say that there is too much belt slippage with a single belt and the w/pump can't crank like it needs to...
appreciate hearing the experiences from both sides on this-
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
#2
Rotary Freak
Every FB I have ever been around has had a header and run a single belt without any trace of a problem. Ever.
Maybe on a race car that spent all it's time in the red line would slipping be an issue. If that's your plan then a duel belt might be a good precaution.
On a street/autox or light track car a single is just fine.
Maybe on a race car that spent all it's time in the red line would slipping be an issue. If that's your plan then a duel belt might be a good precaution.
On a street/autox or light track car a single is just fine.
#4
Dual pulley, but not the under drive kind. This is only if you have done the 2nd gen alternator change, as it will not fit a 1st gen alternator. www.rotaryinnovation.com
#7
Rotary Enthusiast
I got one for my alt. 79, but apparently, there's a difference between SA's and FB's. The diameter of the hole for the alt. shaft was too small (by just a little bit), so I tried to open it up a bit with a file. Bad idea. I didn't do it evenly enough and it spins all crooked now.
So i'm rocking the single right now with no problem.
So i'm rocking the single right now with no problem.
Trending Topics
#12
My wife bought me 2 RX-7s
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 2,328
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
If you want to go with an automotive grade belt, check your NAPA store for the 3L220 ( think that's the right number. I just went in and asked for a 22 inch belt.) It's 22 inches long and fits well on my car with good tension. That way you're not using an inferior quality belt while still getting the advantages of proper contact for water pump operation.
#14
Onward thru the fog!
Hey, just so you know, Pineapple Racing has just come up with a "new and improved" version of the Yoohoo (lawn mower) belt. I bought and received one and hope to put in on next week. Click the link.
YoohOOOooo belt
DD
YoohOOOooo belt
DD
#16
Full Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I run the double under drive style from racing beat. I bought it mainly for the looks, but it seams to work fine. The belt diameter is off slightly, but I have not noticed anything bad as a result. It's a 12a with no air pump.