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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Procharger belt length.

Hopefully you guys can help me out. My belt is now in belt heaven, it shredded so I can't get the belt length

I'm running the largest pulley(I assume), like 6#'s of boost. P1-SC unit.

Someone help me out with a belt size, it sucks driving with no blower lol

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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

use some string or masking tape in place of the belt, subtract a little bit to account for tensioner travel, and measure the length of tht - then order your new belt
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

Yeah I could do that too, didn't think of that. I was hoping someone had a few numbers they could give me so I could order up a few belts and try them.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

String method is going to be your best bet.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

Ok, thanks guys.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

P1SC w/8" 8-rib crank pulley setup...

Drive Pulley Diameter, ProCharger Part#, Belt Length...

4.25" - DB660I-8 - 66.0"

4.00" - DB653I-8 - 65.25"

3.70" - DB645I-8 - 64.50"

3.40" - DB645I-8 - 64.50"
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

That's what I was looking for, thanks man!

I assume the 4.25'' is the 6# pulley?
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

Originally Posted by fly89gta
I assume the 4.25'' is the 6# pulley?
Yes...
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

You rock.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

DO NOT!!!! go by the length printed on the bel, I have had this issue, a bunch of difference between the manufacturers. Check the number on the manuf site/catalog and check the actual length.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

It least gives me an area to start at, I'll get a few belts around that length and start trying them.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

Originally Posted by Street Lethal
P1SC w/8" 8-rib crank pulley setup...

Drive Pulley Diameter, ProCharger Part#, Belt Length...

4.25" - DB660I-8 - 66.0"

4.00" - DB653I-8 - 65.25"

3.70" - DB645I-8 - 64.50"

3.40" - DB645I-8 - 64.50"
Hmmm that's with a 8" crank pulley, think most of these kits come with a 7.65" one, there are old post on sizes around but that will get you in the ballpark.

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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 03:36 AM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

you think i would be able to pull of a 61.5" belt on a 3.4" pully?
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Re: Procharger belt length.

3.40 inch pulley here with the 64.5" belt.

With the tensioner (who designed that!?) all the way it still is a little loose..

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