Best tensioner???

[Darko]

I just purchased a Reichard racing belt tensioner and dont like that you have to modify the bracket to mount it. Id like to know whats the best tensioner to buy for 03-04 cobras?

Also whats the stock tensioner hp rated for?

 

[OH3BLKSVT]

Subn

 

['03snkbt]

If I'm not mistaken, the only ones are the RR and Thump. Not sure if its a HP rated thing vs. a simplicity thing. IMO, the manual tensioner is a nice addition for a modded car to make belt/pulley changes go faster.
I have the RR and its much easier to get to vs. the stocker.
Just my .02

And the adjustment to the bridge is minimal!

 

[Darko]

The only other company I know that makes them is thump

 

['03snkbt]

If you compair, they're both almost identical. I just like using as many parts I can from the same manufacturer....RR upper pullies....belt grip!

 

[03Cobrra]

It's very easy to mod the pulley bridge to get the Reichard racing tensioner to fit, it's a great tensioner I wouldn't let that stop you from using it.

 

[SVT_Troy]

UPR makes a billet tensioners similar to the RR and cheaper

 

[CobraBob]

Reichard Racing and Thump are the two most popular tensioners, and the only two I would recommend. Thump might have better customer service right now because Jim Reichard has been heavily focused on government projects (last I heard) and isn't as available to answer email/phone questions. The designs are a bit different and the Thump doesn't require any modification. The Thump also carries a lifetime warranty. Either one will do a much better job than the stocker.

 

[supraman1990]

Anybody got a link to a thump? Something Im going to have to consider soon

 

[Darko]

Anybody got a link to a thump? Something Im going to have to consider soon

http://www.lethalperformance.com/03...lt-tensioner-w-76mm-idler-grooved-pulley.html

 

[JohnsDSGVert]

UPR also has lifetime warranty, is billet, and is $131 shipped to your door.

 

[Darko]

UPR also has lifetime warranty, is billet, and is $131 shipped to your door.

Could you send me a link?

 

[Darko]

It's very easy to mod the pulley bridge to get the Reichard racing tensioner to fit, it's a great tensioner I wouldn't let that stop you from using it.

Im gonna pull the braket off tonight and give it a whack. Literally

Anyone have any pictures of there RR tensioner installed?

 

[JohnsDSGVert]

Its on sale, SVT discount and free shipping.

2005-2010 Ford Mustang Billet 3 Bolt Belt Tensioner Polished - UPR Products

 

[Darko]

Its on sale, SVT discount and free shipping.

2005-2010 Ford Mustang Billet 3 Bolt Belt Tensioner Polished - UPR Products

Whats the SVT discount code?

 

['03snkbt]

Im gonna pull the braket off tonight and give it a whack. Literally

Anyone have any pictures of there RR tensioner installed?

i'll text them to you when i get home!!

 

[safado]

at what hp or point do you need a Upgraded one?

 

['03snkbt]

at what hp or point do you need a Upgraded one?

Read post #3 ;-)

 

[Darko]

at what hp or point do you need a Upgraded one?

Depends on alot of factors. How old the bearings are, maintenance and so on. I bought a new one after my car hit 100k miles and the bearings were squeaking. So like stated by 03snkbt its more of a piece of mind because the bearings can go out and the tensioner arm can brake.

 

[safado]

so, you dont need a upgraded one you can just get a new OEM one, but at the price of the OEM, if still available, you might as well buy the Upgraded one.. I asked cause i am at 19 lbs and dont SEEM to have any belt slip... but this thread is more of a PM/ high mileage thing than performance.. correct?