http://www.blowbyracing.com/rohedu43vbet.html

Anyone used one of these? From my understanding it will bolt up to our 5.4 3v trucks as well...

Apparently a little bit stronger spring, and the arm doesn't flex as much.


There is also these...
http://www.thumpracing.com/index.htm#belt_tensioners

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...ioner-arm.html

http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...er_bracket.php

 

I have not seen anyone shredding a belt on here, other than having that issue whats the other advantage? I guess belt slip

 

I was looking to get the UPR tensioner myself..

 

Yeah I'm not sure if we really have that big of a problem as we are running auto's and not manuals.

 

You could always have a shop TIG some gussets and aluminum bar to the arm.

 

Here's one that might work for ya. No flex to this baby. Kinda pricey though.
http://www.reichardracing.com/mustan...tensionser.php

Phil

 

yeah iam also intrested in these tensioners has any one tryed them yet? i use to break mine almost every time i would hit the track...thanks for warranty here at a local auto store i would take the broken one and they would give me a new one,.but iam getting sick and tired of the tensioners to break off.....do you all think these really work??

 

You are breaking them on your truck? Is your belt way to tight?

 

no not really ive check that before and still breaks them

 

Here is the UPR that just came in, stocker compared to the UPR, there is a definite weight difference. I can only imagine what the thump rrr weighs.

 

I had to modify mine per Whipple instructions but havent noticed it being weak. I just changed my belt and it still seemed pretty strong. Does the saleen set up use stock tensioner or do you have to modify it?

 

X2 mine is tight as hell. However I do get some belt slip. Not a lot but its there. I'm really wanting a larger crank pulley and keep the 3.125 on the Whipple. I'm ready for more boost!

 

Yeah I'm ready for more boost also.... Only if work would go ahead and allow all of our overtime hours again I would have my engine built next month...

 

i guess thats one way to shave a lb off of the front end?

 

I know its an old thread but has anyone tried these tensioners?