So other than the ridges, what are the improvements to the car? Dip anyone?
So other than the ridges, what are the improvements to the car? Dip anyone?
Old Retiree in a Infiniti
Current Car - Infiniti M37S
Former G8 -V6 Owner (Yes, I am still kicking myself)
Grip better on the pulleys, and I think they last longer. But not too sure on that one.
The whine if any is the air getting caught between the ridges and the pulleys. Thats why roots style blowers whine so much, i've had several, can't hardly beat that sound. Thought about doing it to the G8.
Kim. I like Sterzings chips.
08 IOM GT 20x8.5 20x10 Breytons GTS, 1 7/8 Kooks, 3'' custom exhaust with side exit and cutouts all ceramic coated. 3600 Yank, 3.90 gears. Pedders XAs and bushings, custom rear lower control arms, full length frame connectors, bottom painted hot rod black with IOM suspension. 125 wet plate nitrous, 175 direct port with dedicated fuel system, FAST LSX intake, Meziere electric water pump. All lines converted to Hard SS or black braided. Vararam, remote oil filter, billet valve and coil covers, aluminum and carbon fiber engine panels custom stereo with eclipse amps and 12'' sub in custom box, billet alum/carbon fiber/plexiglass trunk floor. GTS fenders, Evolution nose and hood with custom scoop
Started but not done: custom paint, custom interior with 4 GTS style seats.
Not the fastest but close enough for Rock and Roll.
So if you were to go with this belt, should you go ahead and upgrade the pulleys at the same time?
Old Retiree in a Infiniti
Current Car - Infiniti M37S
Former G8 -V6 Owner (Yes, I am still kicking myself)
I've heard with the LY7 that the tensioner pulley can have problems with excessive wobble over time, I checked mine and didn't really feel anything out of the ordinary. But then again, I only have about 6700 miles on mine. So I could face this down the road. Apparently there is a plastic spacer between the pulley and the bolt holding it on that can become warped after awhile. I would pull the belt off and test for range of movement. If it moves around on the bolt, I would replace it. And if you do take the belt off to test it, I would advise some strength training first. Moving that tensioner pulley up to get the belt off is some tough work.
Last edited by 66cat389; 08-25-2010 at 08:44 PM.
Thanks. Maybe there is an upgraded aftermarket available.
Old Retiree in a Infiniti
Current Car - Infiniti M37S
Former G8 -V6 Owner (Yes, I am still kicking myself)
Anybody know the Gatorback belt part number that fits the 2009.5 GT?
JAM
* Sorry guys - didn't realize this was the LY7 engine sub-section. But if anybody does know the #, any help greatly appreciated!
Last edited by JAM; 08-28-2010 at 06:13 AM.
I had them change it when I bought my car as it was chirping to the gatorback as OEM one's came glazed which made it slip. I've had it on over a year now with no problems
cat put a new mod on your list:
GATORBACK SUPERCHARGER
"Oreo" G8 V6 to LSA
Damn right, it won't be a lie if I believe it!Originally Posted by hazer396
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote