08-09-2010, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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Pulley size on a KB 2.8
How small of a pulley can you run on a KB 2.8 with stock 6 rib setup. I'm currently running a 3.75, but I have a 3.25 I want to try. Do you guys think it will spin it with much belt slip. BTW, this is on a forged LS1. in a 01 GMC truck.
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08-10-2010, 10:47 AM | #2 |
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You can contact Jeff at total performance engineering. He specializes in LS KB applications.
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08-10-2010, 09:25 PM | #3 |
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I've sent him a couple emails and didn't get replies, so i thought I would ask here since this is the most active site I have found for KB blowers. Anyone pulleying down on 6 rib setups??
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08-10-2010, 09:42 PM | #4 |
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Try calling, he's always busy. He'll answer the phone if he is in.
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08-11-2010, 12:25 PM | #5 |
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I would call Kenne Bell's technical support. You will probably get an answer pretty fast.
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08-11-2010, 03:33 PM | #6 |
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I was kinda looking for real word experience... :o/
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08-12-2010, 11:18 AM | #7 |
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Send Adam@ST a pm if you can't get Jeff@TPE.
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08-15-2010, 09:02 PM | #8 |
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Well, I went ahead and tried it and it sort of works, lol. I'm only making about 13-13.5lbs of boost and a bit of belt dusting, so I know its slipping some. Blower just takes too much power for a 6 rib to hold. Stretches the belt enough that the tensioner can't keep the belt tight enough for it not to slip a little. I have everything for the 8 rib setup but the balancer pulley, I just wish they weren't $550... :(
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10-25-2010, 09:59 PM | #9 |
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1psi for every 1/8 inch reduction in pulley size is what I believe Mike@kb said once.
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10-27-2010, 12:13 AM | #10 | |
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I don't know how the ford and dodge folks deal with this with KB but please keep us up to date as things develop and good luck. I also just found this. Seems that to keep the KBs in control they went to great lengths. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-f...cket-pics.html
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10-27-2010, 08:09 AM | #11 |
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Making power with a blower and avoiding belt slip is always a problem.Happens with all the blowers. Getting 13lbs out of a blower without slip is good. Being dissapointed that you can't get 16lbs out of a 6 rib is just foolish.
Sounds like you need to make the jump to the 8 rib overdrive pulley. Not a big deal for the power/boost you want to push. |
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