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[fatboy]

Doug_GT350, on 27 December 2010 - 05:02 PM, said:

How's this........

PS check out the bottom line in the sig......

for the record when you put this kit on there are some clearance issues that need to be addressed! They had to put poly mounts on to lower the motor for hood clearance.

how does this have issues with hood clearance? does the pulley stick out further with the wider belt?

Edited by fatboy, 28 December 2010 - 04:31 PM.

[Doug_GT350]

fatboy, on 28 December 2010 - 04:29 PM, said:

how does this have issues with hood clearance? does the pulley stick out further with the wider belt?

short answer.... yes

[jmn444]

Doug, the new engine mounts kept you from notching the hood?

[Doug_GT350]

jmn444, on 29 December 2010 - 06:20 AM, said:

Doug, the new engine mounts kept you from notching the hood?

That's correct sir! I don't know how far down they took the motor but the hood or the blanket are untouched!

here's the link Jason...
http://www.lethalper...-mounts-p-30158

Edited by Doug_GT350, 29 December 2010 - 07:26 AM.

[jmn444]

Very good to know!  Thanks

[AstroDan]

Doug_GT350, on 29 December 2010 - 07:23 AM, said:

That's correct sir! I don't know how far down they took the motor but the hood or the blanket are untouched!

here's the link Jason...
http://www.lethalper...-mounts-p-30158

Far enough to re-install the strut tower brace?

[jmn444]

AstroDan, on 29 December 2010 - 11:44 AM, said:

Far enough to re-install the strut tower brace?

From what I've found, you need motor mounts AND k-member spacers to accomplish that

[mywickedshelby]

Doug_GT350, on 29 December 2010 - 07:23 AM, said:

That's correct sir! I don't know how far down they took the motor but the hood or the blanket are untouched!

here's the link Jason...
http://www.lethalper...-mounts-p-30158

Glad to hear Tasca took care of you.
Sorry it had to take a year for them to do it.

[fatboy]

how much difference is there with a 10 rib belt vs regular one? does it sound, or feel different or respond better? or is it just a longer lasting belt setup?

and does this kit come with the whipple or does it have to be bought separate?

Edited by fatboy, 29 December 2010 - 01:56 PM.

[Doug_GT350]

fatboy, on 29 December 2010 - 01:55 PM, said:

how much difference is there with a 10 rib belt vs regular one? does it sound, or feel different or respond better? or is it just a longer lasting belt setup?

and does this kit come with the whipple or does it have to be bought separate?

Unfortunately I only drove it about a half mile home, so I can't answer any performance questions yet. The sound is the same though. The BIG difference is that you are now running a dedicated blower belt. Before it was all the same belt, so if you threw it off you lossed the power steering, water pump, and charging system, thereby making the car undriveable. As of now there are a few other things, like maintenance for instance, because the alternator is behind the bracket it will be a real bi_ch to replace. The poly mounts add a vibration type noise that you will have to deal with, but that's the cost... so what. As far as cost goes, you must buy it separate, it does not come with the SC kit. Most everyone else is NOT having a problem with the single belt. I was. It was installed under an agreement, not out of necessity.

[Rev Dennis]

Reading this thread just made me nervous. REAL NERVOUS! Car is at TASCA now getting the SC upgrade. I hope they have these issues resolved by now. I did order the Shelby upgraded tensioner plate.

[carnut12]

Your good, they do a ton and this is the only one I have ever heard an issue about.  Mine was perfect for 2 years and then the stock tensioner gave out, I then upgraded to the 10 Rib.

[Doug_GT350]

Rev Dennis, on 22 December 2011 - 03:09 PM, said:

Reading this thread just made me nervous. REAL NERVOUS! Car is at TASCA now getting the SC upgrade. I hope they have these issues resolved by now. I did order the Shelby upgraded tensioner plate.

carnut12, on 22 December 2011 - 03:12 PM, said:

Your good, they do a ton and this is the only one I have ever heard an issue about.  Mine was perfect for 2 years and then the stock tensioner gave out, I then upgraded to the 10 Rib.

Yeah Dennis, most people don't have a problem. Actually the 10 rib was decided on before the car went back, once there it was diagnosed as a bad pulley that was throwing the belt. One thing I found out is that you should retension the belt after the install. The initial stretch good give ya a problem.

[Rev Dennis]

I guess a problem for me is the back and forth. It's 350 miles one way for me. I am sure they will stand behind the install. And I guess I should accept it will be fine from the start and stop worrying. As you said It's a lot of money to spend to end up with problems instead of satisfaction.

[garzamiranda]

KB never a belt problem!!!!!