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Old 04-27-2014, 01:29 AM   #1
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Whipple belt tensioner replacement

I think my tensioner is going out. I hear there is a Borg Warner replacement part number cheaper than getting from Whipple. Anybody ever heard this or know the part number?
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Old 04-27-2014, 01:51 AM   #2
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Maybe a Dayco part number 89446. Can anyone confirm?
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Old 04-27-2014, 09:08 AM   #3
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Do you have the newer 10 rib tensioner that whipple is giving with their kits now. I don't because I have an older kit but seems to be a really good replacement if you don't have that one now.
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Old 04-27-2014, 11:55 AM   #4
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No I have the old one as well. For $60 and easy returns I went a headed and ordered the one above.
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Old 04-27-2014, 12:36 PM   #5
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do you know if the new style tensioner is a direct fit over the old one? I was told you need the new bracket also?
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Old 04-27-2014, 01:45 PM   #6
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do you know if the new style tensioner is a direct fit over the old one? I was told you need the new bracket also?
I don't know.
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Old 04-27-2014, 02:05 PM   #7
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I upgraded my Whipple tensioner when I went 8 rib. Whipple sales them. Like $460


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Old 04-27-2014, 03:05 PM   #8
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do you know if the new style tensioner is a direct fit over the old one? I was told you need the new bracket also?
So to know for sure but from the looks of the 2 parts you would need a new bracket.
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Old 09-01-2015, 10:43 PM   #9
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Anyone figure out upgrading from the old tensioner to the new one I'm looking to upgrade to a 8 Ribb. I have a 8 rib innovators west OD pulley and don't want to scrap it whipple is now only selling 6 and 10 ribb Who has upgraded from the old tensioner whipple supplied to the newer one.
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