Hi,
Im currently involved in a Yamaha R1 conversion into a Mini, it is a front wheeldrive setup.
The idea is to use a belt drive instead of a chain.
Now, I have found that it would be possible (in theory at least).
So where could I find pullies that gives me a ratio of about 2.7, that takes the same place as 14/38 tooth sprockets for a chain drive.
I would like to use a pitch of 14mm.
I recon that a 1.5" belt would be wide enough, or should we go wider?
Thanks!
[Edited on 8/3/11 by ettore bugatti]
[Edited on 8/3/11 by ettore bugatti]
What about the kind of kit they use on massive superchargers. I mean proper dragster blowers, some of those draw big power.
http://theblowershop.com/category/23
American bikers use wide belts, search in the US.
Soemthing like this would work...
http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/14M_Taperlock_Timing_Pulley-1808-c
But why would you want to? They can be noisier, ideally need a tensioner on them to compensate for heat stretch....
I'd be looking for people who deal power transmission systems for industry, there is a massive range of stuff available to transmit the drive
from electric motors etc to where it needs to be on a machine.
I know for example there's an agricultural grass mower called a Kidd Clipper that uses to two toothed belts to drive two 1.2m cutting drums, not
unlike a car timing belt but mabye 100mm wide!
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Originally posted by tegwin
But why would you want to? They can be noisier, ideally need a tensioner on them to compensate for heat stretch....
Chains are remarkable devices when you come to look at it.
Thanks for your inputs!
The goal is to be different, however the following advantages are interesting:
-Belts have a constant power lose during their life span. whereas a chain take more power as miles are piled on
-Belt drive system is lighter
-Belts last longer than chain
-Belts don't need lube
-Belts are positive drives and don't have annoying chain snatch
Anyone experience with Gates Poly Chain GT2?
No chain snatch?!?? You get elastic retardation instead from the belt...
Lighter?!?!? Unless you get bespoke alloy pulleys I suspect you will end up with stonking heavy steel pulleys.... much heavier than their
"sprocket" equivalant.
Not trying to ruin your fun, good to see something different...
How short are you planning on the belt being ?
A V8 with a top mounted blower still has a decent run of belt between centres, in a fwd engined Mini surely the belt will have to be tiny?
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Originally posted by ettore bugatti
Thanks for your inputs!
The goal is to be different, however the following advantages are interesting:
-Belts last longer than chain
