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Thread: Belt sizing help please

  1. #1
    1968Droptop
    I currently have belt size 1600-8GMT (Gates). I'm adding an intercooler, which is 4" thick. So I need a belt that's 8" longer (right ?). What size will that be ? I looked on BDS's site, but they only list belt sizes for small block Fords

  2. #2
    Placecraft Dragstar
    Hope this helps
    To find the proper belt for your application, you must know the following:
    The make and model of the engine
    The style of pulleys (1/2 pitch, 8mm etc.)
    The total tooth count of both pulleys
    The center to center distance between the upper and lower blower pulley
    If you do not have a complete standard BDS blower system, you will need to measure the center to center distance from the drive snout on the blower to the crankshaft of the engine. Look at the Belt Chart to find a measurement that comes closest to your measurement. If you cannot decide which belt will work for your application, we suggest calling our tech Department.
    Locate your engine and belt style in the chart below. The chart will find a total teeth range for a specific belt length.
    ENGINE
    CENTER TO CENTER
    1/2 PITCH
    8mm
    13.9/14mm
    AMC (all)
    19.00"
    61-68 TEETH=555H300
    112-117 TEETH=14408M75
    Special Order
    BUICK V6
    19.00"
    61-68 TEETH=555H300
    112-117 TEETH=14408M75
    Special Order
    BUICK V8
    19.50"
    60-67 TEETH=570H300
    103-110 TEETH=14408M75
    Special Order
    CHEVROLET
    229-292 V6
    17.60"
    65-71 TEETH=540H300
    86-90 TEETH=12808M75
    62-68 TEETH=140014M75
    265-400 V8
    17.60"
    65-71 TEETH=540H300
    123-133 TEETH=14408M75
    62-68 TEETH=140014M75
    96-112 TEETH=13608M75
    W/Intercooler
    21.60"
    60-64 TEETH=600H300
    116-122 TEETH=16008M75
    68-71 TEETH=161014M75
    396-464 V8
    Street Intake
    19.06"
    68-74 TEETH=570H300
    112-117 TEETH=14408M75
    75-81 TEETH=1543-75HT
    14MM SPECIAL ORDER
    W/Tall Back Spcrs
    23.06"
    64-69 TEETH=570H300
    97-109 TEETH=14408M75
    71-77 TEETH=1543-75HT
    W/intercooler
    60-67 TEETH=630H300
    95-106 TEETH=16008M75
    13.9MM N/A
    74-80 TEETH=660H300
    139-140 TEETH=17608M75
    55-60 TEETH=161014M75
    Comp Std Deck
    19.70"
    63-69 TEETH=570H300
    97-107 TEETH=14408M75
    72-78 TEETH=1543-75HT
    73-85 TEETH=161014M75
    W/intercooler
    23.70"
    69-75 TEETH=660H300
    88-97 TEETH=14408M75
    51-54 TEETH=161014M75
    128-138 TEETH=17608M75
    63-67 TEETH=1543-75HT
    Comp Tall Deck
    20.30"
    64-69 TEETH=585H300
    91-100 TEETH=14408M75
    63-75 TEETH=1543-75HT
    132-140 TEETH=16008M75
    68-76 TEETH=161014M75
    W/intercooler
    24.30"
    62-68 TEETH=660H300
    86-89 TEETH=16008M75
    59-65 TEETH=169414M75
    119-131 TEETH=17608M75
    68-76 TEETH=177814M75
    CHRYSLER
    318,360,392 HEMI
    19.50"
    66-72 TEETH=570H300
    102-110 TEETH=14408M75
    65-74 TEETH=1543-75HT
    426 HEMI
    18.89"
    70-76 TEETH=570H300
    112-119 TEETH=14408M75
    73-80 TEETH=1543-75HT
    440
    18.25"
    61-68 TEETH=570H300
    121-127 TEETH=14408M75
    77-84 TEETH=1543-75HT
    FORD
    289,302,351W
    20.25"
    66-73 TEETH=585H300
    92-103 TEETH=14408M75
    63-73 TEETH=1543-75HT
    351C
    19.65"
    64-71 TEETH=570H300
    106-112 TEETH=14408M75
    71-76 TEETH=1543-75HT
    460 Street
    21.50"
    65-70 TEETH=660H300
    125-133 TEETH=16008M75
    Special Order
    #8456-8
    20.65"
    61-67 TEETH=585H300
    86-96 TEETH=14408M75
    13.9MM N/A
    129-137 TEETH=16008M75
    74-78 TEETH=161014M75
    W/Intercooler
    24.65"
    60-65 TEETH=660H300
    116-127 TEETH=17608M75
    13.9MM N/A
    76-82 TEETH=700H300
    62-72 TEETH=177814M75
    Comp
    25.50"
    65-70 TEETH=660H300
    114-125 TEETH=17608M75
    Special Order
    OLDSMOBLIE
    350-455
    19.75"
    61-68 TEETH=570H300
    100-107 TEETH=14408M75
    Special Order
    PONTIAC
    350-455
    17.17"
    60-64 TEETH=510H300
    93-100 TEETH=12808M75
    Not Available
    72-78 TEETH=540H300
    134-140 TEETH=14408M75

  3. #3
    HEAVYBOAT
    I currently have belt size 1600-8GMT (Gates). I'm adding an intercooler, which is 4" thick. So I need a belt that's 8" longer (right ?). What size will that be ? I looked on BDS's site, but they only list belt sizes for small block Fords
    17608M75
    Ive got one if your interested. Shoot me a PM
    Rick

  4. #4
    1968Droptop
    17608M75
    Ive got one if your interested. Shoot me a PM
    Rick
    PM sent, and disregard my other post

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