OBX Crank Pulley - Only 5 Ribs?

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Oct 7, 2011 | 02:54 PM

johnhawkins

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OBX Crank Pulley - Only 5 Ribs?

So I put on the OBX crank pulley which is supposed to be for my tC. When beginning to size a new belt for it. I realized it seems to be only 5 ribs where as the stock one is 6 ribs. the width of the belt wouldnt even fit into the pulley..!!!! Has anyone experienced anything like this? I would assume it is not safe to run a 5 ribbed belt considering the other pulleys are 6 ribs. Can anyone help me out!?!?!

Oct 7, 2011 | 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnhawkins

I actually have the OBX crank, water pump & alternor pulley's on my tC and I have the 5 rib Gates belt and haven't had any issues at all and I mainly use my car for drag racing.

The other pulley's (Water Pump & Alternator) are 6 rib on my setup and having the 5 rib belt hasn't harmed my tC performance wise....0 issues....I've had this on the car for 5 months now.....