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R50/53 Source for 11% supercharger pulley

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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Source for 11% supercharger pulley

I have read through numerous threads about supercharger pulley sizes and have decided that I want to go with the JCW pulley size. The problem is that I can't find one anywhere. Is there anyone out there who knows where I could find one? Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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to do believe kavs has that size
 
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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if your going to change it, why go with any of the stock ones?
15% is has proven to be fine with all R53s over time...
 
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by astroBlackMetallic_Mini
if your going to change it, why go with any of the stock ones? 15% is has proven to be fine with all R53s over time...
what he said
 
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Saltysalt
to do believe kavs has that size
Thank you!
 
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Old Oct 23, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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I'm not looking for huge power gains and would rather have more efficiency and less supercharger wear. My supercharger has over 100k on it
 
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 06:17 AM
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the charger part has never been the issue, its the PTO gears running the water pump, and it has been noted that the 15% has no effect on longevity on the PTO gears, when they are ready to go, they go,

but kavs has that size, im preety sure they even have the over drive pulleys like +5%

but you asked for a JCW size and got it, i am on the boat of just throw the 15% on and call it good, easier to get, and cheaper since kavs i do believe is over seas
 
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