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Freeman · 01-12-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Another method to test belt tension is to twist it in the center of the longest section. If you can't twist it 90 degrees it's too tight. If it twists more than 90 degrees tighten it up a bit.

This has worked for me in the past

pgranberg11 · 01-13-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rj101592

The cellphone Gates app, not sure of any other methods other than keeping it tightened... just not having any luck. Considering selling the kit and going turbo

Half a belt twist, just like what was posted earlier. I've broken two belts too. Once was during initial install. 21mm rule was way too loose. the second time, my pulley bearings were shot and caused uneven wear on the belt since the pulleys were moving. Now on the third belt for months and no problems.

I am sorry you are having trouble, at least you can say their customer service is awesome. CJ at Group A you are the man!!!

pgranberg11 · 01-13-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbas

So how often are you suppose clean air filter and switch the oil on the kit? Thanks in advance.

Not sure to be honest for the air filter. I guess when you think it looks dirty enough? lol

The oil said it was good to last two years. I forget what mileage though. I plan on changing mine once a year just because I track. Probably overkill, but rather play safe than sorry.

rj101592 · 01-13-2016, 08:49 PM

The 90 degree belt method worked for you as well?
And thanks guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgranberg11

Half a belt twist, just like what was posted earlier. I've broken two belts too. Once was during initial install. 21mm rule was way too loose. the second time, my pulley bearings were shot and caused uneven wear on the belt since the pulleys were moving. Now on the third belt for months and no problems.

I am sorry you are having trouble, at least you can say their customer service is awesome. CJ at Group A you are the man!!!

nlowell · 01-13-2016, 10:56 PM

Just tested mine and the 90 degree twist holds true with my current tension. Might be the trick...

leomkay · 01-14-2016, 03:19 AM

Is the belt for the c38 kit still TP1200-8MGT-20? If not which one is it?

rj101592 · 01-14-2016, 01:30 PM

I did the 90 degree method and noticed the whine is a lot more louder when driving and idling... Is that normal?

Rulin · 01-14-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rj101592

I did the 90 degree method and noticed the whine is a lot more louder when driving and idling... Is that normal?

Yeah, if you had it too loose before, there will definitely be a difference in noise level

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rj101592 · 01-14-2016, 01:54 PM

Just called and spoke to CJ, definitely a great help. He did confirm that the increase in whine noise is very normal. Lets hope for goodluck this go around! Lol

D-VO · 01-14-2016, 04:31 PM

Never had a belt snap on me either. 20000 miles with the c38 installed and lots of pulls. I wanted to mention however that the bearings in the pulleys went bad from running the charger with too loose of a belt. I knew the belt was a little loose but didn't expect the pulleys to go. Luckily I still have an extra set. I was surprised to see how much knock the engine was reading because of it, and how much power I lost.

pgranberg11 · 01-14-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by D-VO

Never had a belt snap on me either. 20000 miles with the c38 installed and lots of pulls. I wanted to mention however that the bearings in the pulleys went bad from running the charger with too loose of a belt. I knew the belt was a little loose but didn't expect the pulleys to go. Luckily I still have an extra set. I was surprised to see how much knock the engine was reading because of it, and how much power I lost.

hmm that's an interesting thing about knock and the pulleys. it makes since though since knock could be multiple things, including abnormal noises that the pulley bearings could make.

rj101592 · 01-14-2016, 06:35 PM

Would you guys consider running e85 with the c30 kit? or is it not worth the gains

Freeman · 01-14-2016, 06:36 PM

If I had E85 here that's all I would run

Rulin · 01-14-2016, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rj101592

Would you guys consider running e85 with the c30 kit? or is it not worth the gains

I was just about to call up CJ and discuss this exact thing with him. Going e85 on c30 or upgrade to c38

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01-13-2016, 10:56 PM	#3701
nlowell Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 443 Thanks: 105 Thanked 409 Times in 173 Posts Mentioned: 51 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just tested mine and the 90 degree twist holds true with my current tension. Might be the trick... __________________ Complete Part Out: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125688

01-14-2016, 04:31 PM	#3706
D-VO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S, Evo 8 RS Location: Kissimmee FL. Posts: 242 Thanks: 131 Thanked 42 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never had a belt snap on me either. 20000 miles with the c38 installed and lots of pulls. I wanted to mention however that the bearings in the pulleys went bad from running the charger with too loose of a belt. I knew the belt was a little loose but didn't expect the pulleys to go. Luckily I still have an extra set. I was surprised to see how much knock the engine was reading because of it, and how much power I lost. __________________

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