Big 3 Upgrade: Planning Stage (Input Encouraged)

[The Architect]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

belt slippage is a real issue...i've seen it before... When a big bass hit happens, large voltage dip causes the alt to engage and try to make a lot of power.... which means it puts a large load on the belt... if the belt is loose, even the slightest bit it may slip.

Saw this in a durango with six 15's and a 2200rms amp. Every time he cranked it we'd hear a squeal for a few seconds.... finally took a look at the belt and it needed tightening.

your alt can do what.... 280, 300 amps... that alt is very capable of putting a big load on that belt. I would think the belt would have to be even tighter than stock to ensure the belt didn't slip.

The only time i ever hear a belt squeal is when i first turn on the car, other than that i cant hear or notice it at all during hits or anything and ive been outside the car for them.

as soon as the new belt comes in ill allot some time to swap it and ill make sure to have someone very strong with so as to get a really fkn tight belt.

is over tightening something to worry about because im not sure what threshold to restrain to.