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05-12-2016, 12:59 PM
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Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Lodi, CA
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Is there a heavy duty a/c belt tensioner
Hey guys just noticed that I threw my a/c belt after doing some dyno pulls. Is there a heavy duty tensioner out there to keep the belt on?
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05-12-2016, 01:29 PM
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Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010
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There's no tensioner on the AC belt. The serpentine belt has one but the AC belt does not. It is a stretch fit.
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05-12-2016, 03:53 PM
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05-12-2016, 04:43 PM
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Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012
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I wouldn't want a tensioner on the A/C. The G8 has a tensioner and they are known to throw belts often were the Camaro doesn't near as often.
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05-12-2016, 10:04 PM
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 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Sacramento
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Have you tried a new OEM belt? Was this on a camaro or the gto?
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05-12-2016, 10:14 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012
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05-12-2016, 10:24 PM
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Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech.
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012
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I have seen several LS engines fitted with ATI balancers that throw the A/C belt more often than normal. They have almost no "shoulder" on the outer belt groove compared to the OE and other brands. Just my experience.
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Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot |
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05-13-2016, 10:06 AM
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Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Lodi, CA
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Yeah just added a ATI balancer with the supercharger and threw the belt for the first time. And yes My G8 GXP/LS3 has a tensioner on the ac belt.
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05-13-2016, 10:51 AM
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I've never threw a belt on my SS or my GXP.
Stock balancer, ATI with blower or Powerbond. |
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05-13-2016, 12:40 PM
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Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014
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TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII
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05-13-2016, 11:20 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012
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2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads
Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot |
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05-14-2016, 03:02 PM
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SomeguyK
Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014
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TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII
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05-14-2016, 10:38 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - AGM, LS3/6M Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canukistan
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I had the AC belt throw off in my 2012 when it was stock with the stock balancer. Ive since gone to an SLP 25% UDP which is a PB and a new stretch belt and its never given an issue...except the odd squeal in the rain when the AC is on...but considering its 25% Underdriven im not to upset about it lol.
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05-15-2016, 07:53 AM
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Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Apr 2015
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