So I swapped to the V1 plate, but still have the stock tensioner bracket on. Is this suppose to be this close, or do I need the stillen tensioner bracket. It clears, but just barely.

A pic of how close the tensioner is to the belt:

 

Thats definetly normal. Looks exactly like mine. Enjoy 100% reliable boost

-matt

 

That's close. I imagine getting your socket on there is a little difficult?

short 14 mm socket---knuckle---loooong extension--rachet works for you?

 

I use a long 3/8" extention with a knuckle and a 14mm socket and mine hits against the belt. Thats completly normal, trust me

-matt

 

OK, it's stock pulley, so that's not helping much. Figure once I go down a little that will buy me some clearance. Just wasn't sure if the belt bounces around at all or anything. I go road racing the day before Maxus, V2 plate always smoked belts on those days, can't wait to see how this one holds up.

Thanks for the help!

 

Time and time again I get emails from newbs asking if I ever have problems with the V2 plate, since the consensus believe the V2 plate is at fault.

IMO the problem is not with the V2 plate itself. The problem is the V2 plate makes you use a modified tensioner pulley assembly which, if you don't assemble it correctly with the proper washers, bolts etc as intended, then the belt shredding issues arise. Also, the whole "V2 plates warp" because of the material is a bunch of hogwash. That's my opinion anyway.

 

Exact method I used.

 

why did stillen switch to V2 in the first place anyway?

 

I can vouch for that also!

 

I've wondered that myself.

 

i grinded mine down so it wasnt so close to the belt but i guess you dont have to

 

I've never had a problem with the V2 plate. The tensioner not having the right amount of washers, or too many, yes, but the plate had d*ck to do with the problem, IMO. The lexus metal tensioner pulley and the metal idler pulley without sidewalls got things DONE. IMO, its all marketing and BS. If you smoked belts with the V2, you're gonna smoke them with the V1. Just get under there and make sure things are lined up, and you'll be fine. Don't think the V1 plate is going to solve all or ANY belt shredding issues you had with the V2. IMHO, its a waste of money if you already had a V2 plate. On top of that, have fun grinding down your alternator for the V1 install. It isn't necessary with a V2, that's probably another reason why they changed the plate design.

 

As you've already said, its your opinion and you're entitled to one.

Looks to me that you haven't experienced any issues with belt jumping or shredding on your V2 so you're very fortunate. As for me, its happened at least 5 times to me since I've had the V2 since October 2000. Since installing it I've not had any problems so I for one say that its not been a waste of money.

 

Thats where you are wrong. The V2 Plate IS the problem when you are shredding belts.

-matt



Satified customer

-matt

 

Not a big deal at all... basically if you can work a dremel, you can get the job done in no time.

 

If anyone want to get rid of their V2 plates let me know...other people's junk is thier treasure....
Matty- i will send you some drain back plates that i acumilated...

IMO- With the V1 and the V2 debate, i don't think it is a huge factor that the V2 plate is at fault...maybe other components like pulleys and tensioners( my experience)..but the case of shredding belts is reolved by the V1 plate ...more reliability to ya...

 

TJ MAX just doesnt like me or my design of my plate kit. Just like he bashed my kits on the NYC-Forums. Its ok though, to each his own.

Bottom line is, if your having Belt problems with your V2, my V1 Plate Design WILL fix your issue. I think they switched designs because with the V2 design, you dont need a modified thermostat housing. Belive it or not, thats a bit cost of the kit. Also aluminum is a bit cheaper than steel.

 

im am also a satisfied customer since i got mattys v1 plate no shredding

thanks matty

 

I think the thing I like best about the V1 set-up is how much easier it is to remove the whole plate. I think the V1 is a better design, but I'd bet stillen went away from it because it is more install work, with the grinding, draining coolant, etc. I think the idlers and belt run is a major contributor to the problems with the V2. I'd never go back.