Chain conversion
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The factory ratio of 2.06 to 1 is probably a good compromise
Going either up or down will effect performance in the other direction
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chains look badass, but in my opinion, the belt is much better. theres guys with 150hp still running the belt with no issues. theres even stunt guys running the belt and not breaking them.
the belt requires little to no maintenance, its quiet, no mess, acts as a shock absorber and if it breaks by chance its not gonna break your primary or transmission case when it hits it. the only con to the belt is changing it.
in the end its up to you, id love to have a gold chain on my ST, but the belt is too convenient.
the belt requires little to no maintenance, its quiet, no mess, acts as a shock absorber and if it breaks by chance its not gonna break your primary or transmission case when it hits it. the only con to the belt is changing it.
in the end its up to you, id love to have a gold chain on my ST, but the belt is too convenient.
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That't not exactly belt shredding performance, but good luck with your choices.
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From: Newnan, GA
chains look badass, but in my opinion, the belt is much better. theres guys with 150hp still running the belt with no issues. theres even stunt guys running the belt and not breaking them.
the belt requires little to no maintenance, its quiet, no mess, acts as a shock absorber and if it breaks by chance its not gonna break your primary or transmission case when it hits it. the only con to the belt is changing it.
in the end its up to you, id love to have a gold chain on my ST, but the belt is too convenient.
the belt requires little to no maintenance, its quiet, no mess, acts as a shock absorber and if it breaks by chance its not gonna break your primary or transmission case when it hits it. the only con to the belt is changing it.
in the end its up to you, id love to have a gold chain on my ST, but the belt is too convenient.
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Also, if you change the overall ratio from stock you need to reprogram the ECM for your speedometer to work accurately.