I prefer OEM from the junkyard...

No Reman junk for me.

 

Well we have FIRE!.... AND we have 2 different startups with nelt throwing. (I know the issue. I used an LSSimple kit because they were the only thing available at the time i purchased so dont judge me) Looks like I'll be shopping for some Olson works 8 rib parts. Hopefully he will be kind. Here ya go boys. Almost 10 years in the making on this truck. All the possible problems and life issues you can think of. And she finally fired up. I almost cried.

 

Oh yea!

 

Do not use Olson works! Lots of people loosing there money to that guy, they send him money and never get their product. I think on camaro5 or a ctsv forum there is a thread about him. If you want me to find it I can. Lots of other great 8 rib out there avoid him.

 

Congrats Shooter! This setup looks nice with adequate belt wrap: https://www.ictbillet.com/ls-truck-l...acket-kit.html

Pretty straight-forward with these guys for all the 8-rib: https://innovatorswest.com/product/996-8-rib-kit/

Not sure if a standard LSA 8-rib would work or you need a custom offset but should definitely be doable being the pulley bolts onto hub of the SC.

That is interesting W ^^^, a friend and I both bought some items and he like became best friends with my buddy, like as in send a DM and get a pretty prompt response. Gave us good info as we were making a phenolic spacer for his SLP TVS2300. But that was about a year ago so things can change I guess.

 

I am running a dedicated 8 rib lsa on my build from lsx concepts was a easy install as well.

Ehh and maybe it only takes one person to stir the pot, I needed a brick reinforced and he never answered the phone and website was hosed. So went elsewhere because I couldnt wait, but then ran across this thread shortly after switching haha

https://www.ctsvowners.com/threads/w...0#post-2589200

 

I know he comes off brash, but he's not a "yes man" with some of these FB group keyboard warriors. I've dealt with him in the past so I have a little rapport with him at least. He already responded to me within like 3 hours. We shall see.

Also, I heard th dedicated drive deal was a pain in our trucks. And I know the ICT won't work with a DBC TB. Tons of griping about that on FB.

 

I just did the innovative balancer and am still running all the stock pullies except the heavy duty balancer. No problems so far and she is spinning on the dyno at over 700 rwhp.

 

Looks like we are going with Boost District as soon as they give me a total. Getting the HD tensioner and 8 rib kit. Then we can do another REAL first fire up, without having the belt get thrown in 10 seconds. Sigh

 

So the kit from boost district is installed and the dirty dingo 8 rib pulley is too far out. Talked to Olson who makes the kit and he advised me they didn't send me the right spacers for the ZL1 lower pulley I have. He offered to send me a set, but I just told him to give me the specs and I'd have my machine shop cut mine down. Got that done, so this weekend I should have it back together, check alternator alignment and the belts should be here Friday. Fingers crossed for pics and videos to come soon! MAN I'm trying not to get frustrated with this thing but it's hard as heck. Did I ever tell you we named the truck? Lemony Snickets! Because it's been a series of unfortunate events!