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swift700 Jan 25, 2011 11:19 PM

TVS 8-rib question
 
For you guys running TVS 8-rib pulley setups, is the factory water pump pulley wide enough, and if so, is it positioned the proper distance from the block? If none of the above, what are you using?

kbracing96 Jan 26, 2011 06:53 AM

Yes, it will work just fine. :)

EVILGMC Jan 26, 2011 08:25 AM

Yes indeed. Works perfectly fine with my IW kit. Just be sure to weld the pulley.

Preston129 Jan 26, 2011 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by EVILGMC (Post 4626996)
Yes indeed. Works perfectly fine with my IW kit. Just be sure to weld the pulley.

What's the deal about welding the pulley? I've read about a couple other people doing that too...does the pulley work itself loose under boost?

kbracing96 Jan 26, 2011 12:54 PM


Originally Posted by Preston129 (Post 4627144)
What's the deal about welding the pulley? I've read about a couple other people doing that too...does the pulley work itself loose under boost?

The pulley is only pressed on and a supercharger can put a lot of load on it. Since it's off set so much the load will push it off if it's not welded. ;)

Preston129 Jan 26, 2011 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by kbracing96 (Post 4627155)
The pulley is only pressed on and a supercharger can put a lot of load on it. Since it's off set so much the load will push it off if it's not welded. ;)

Ah okay that makes sense. Is this something that really only becomes an issue at like 10+psi, or would it also be a good idea at low boost as well?

And are a few tack welds at like 12,3,6 and 9 sufficient or do you really want to go nuts on the welding?

05crew Jan 26, 2011 01:10 PM

r yall saying the stock 6rib water pump pulley is ok to use with a 8rib belt and setup

03sierraslt Jan 26, 2011 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by 05crew (Post 4627164)
r yall saying the stock 6rib water pump pulley is ok to use with a 8rib belt and setup

Yes it is

moregrip Jan 26, 2011 03:04 PM

yep :)

BigKID Jan 26, 2011 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by Preston129 (Post 4627159)
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And are a few tack welds at like 12,3,6 and 9 sufficient or do you really want to go nuts on the welding?

I would like to know the answer to this question too as I will be doing an 8-rib swap soon.


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