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Trouble hitting full boost

Old Aug 16, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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im not positive thats what hes talkin about but i think it is, just go to any parts store (pep boys, kragens, napa) and ask them for belt dressing and theyll get it for u, its a little spray can
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Will that really do anything? I looked and there is no rubber dust on the alternator or any kind of dust particles that shouldnt be there.
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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do u hear a slipping noise when ur driving, especialy at wot and near redline?

is ur boostgauge electric or mechanical?
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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No noises except for the supercharger whine
Boost gauge is mechanical. Im going to try and get an electronic one soon here and an AF gauge. Do I need a wideband or narrow band to use the o2 sensor on the car?
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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wideband
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Will the Wideband allow it to read correctly?
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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yup get a aem uego
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Wideband narrow bands are a waste of money unless you like flashing lights
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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Did you ever figured it out?
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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ill tell u what, get rid of that gatorback and u will hit full boost. Buy urself a Drive Rite or any other good soft rubber compound belt, I think conitech( belt that supercharged Mercedes use).
When i put that gates belt on when i was supercharged, i changed it after 2 days because it wouldnt even come close to full boost, even when i tensioned it tight. And u wont hear it slip, it is a super hard rubber that is MADE to be quiet.
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