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Local auto part store did not have any K060891 belts in stock...but they did have a K060888. It was also $10 cheaper than the 891. Will swap it on later tonight after the car cools off. Thanks for the feedback.
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Local auto part store did not have any K060891 belts in stock...but they did have a K060888. It was also $10 cheaper than the 891. Will swap it on later tonight after the car cools off. Thanks for the feedback.
The K060888 is too short to fit on my car. I tried a bunch of different ways but with everything else in the way I was not able to get the belt on. It's possible if I could have reached down to the crank with another set of hands I could have slipped the belt on but that is not an option with everything connected like hoses and stuff. Going to order the K060891 today.
 

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Well 2 days after putting the new belt on its squeaking like a mouse stuck in a trap.
 

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Well 2 days after putting the new belt on its squeaking like a mouse stuck in a trap.
Is this with the new belt routing and double idler pulley setup?
 

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Just the new belt and routing.
 

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Just looked at the belt sizes...the 891 is only 1/4" longer than the 888. Not sure how in the heck I'm going to get that belt on either. How have you guys with the shorter belt get your belts on?
 

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It was tight and I didn't think it was going to fit but once I crank the tensioner all the way over it slipped on just fine. You can make the adjustable idler puller as well.
 

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I was dead set on ordering a whipple next week until i saw this thread. Now im considering holding off or going with a kenne bell.
How big of an issue is this? Is it ruining the belts or is it just a noise issue?
 
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I was dead set on ordering a whipple next week until i saw this thread. Now im considering holding off or going with a kenne bell.
How big of an issue is this? Is it ruining the belts or is it just a noise issue?
I wouldn't stray away from whipple the few of us that are having the chirping issues are getting well taken care of. Whipples customer service is the best I've delt with. It honestly just a chirping sound nothing is getting broken or damaged just an annoyance. I don't regret one penny I've spent with whipple especially after meeting Dustin in person, him and his crew are awesome! I honestly think if you choose another kit you will regret it. My car is faster than some local bigger blower cars that are on e85 and have professional dyno tunes and I'm on a carb legal email tune that doesn't have to be data logged and revamped. And I haven't even really beat on the car as bad as I want because of the stock driveshaft and half shafts lol
 
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I wouldn't stray away from whipple the few of us that are having the chirping issues are getting well taken care of. Whipples customer service is the best I've delt with. It honestly just a chirping sound nothing is getting broken or damaged just an annoyance. I don't regret one penny I've spent with whipple especially after meeting Dustin in person, him and his crew are awesome! I honestly think if you choose another kit you will regret it. My car is faster than some local bigger blower cars that are on e85 and have professional dyno tunes and I'm on a carb legal email tune that doesn't have to be data logged and revamped. And I haven't even really beat in the car as bad as I want because of the stock driveshaft and half shafts lol
As long as its not a detrimental issue, im fine with a squeel now and then. As long as the customer service is good and they are working with you guys to solve the problem, ill keep it on my list for next week. Thanks!
 

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I was dead set on ordering a whipple next week until i saw this thread. Now im considering holding off or going with a kenne bell.
How big of an issue is this? Is it ruining the belts or is it just a noise issue?
Yeah not all are having the belt chirp issue for sure. For me it happened ever so slightly after 3k miles and turning my belt around did the trick. Whipple quality service and customer loyalty is amazing. I can't tell you how many times they have ovenighted me things that really didn't need to be or were not there responsibility. Dustin the owner is always on this forum, he is a Mustang enthusiast like all of us and is always there to help or listen:thumbsup:
 

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Talk about embarrassing being at the track or driving next to people with the belt squealing. Hope there is a fix very soon.
 

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Update:

I got the 891 belt on but it took a little extra work. The long breaker bar I was using to release tension didn't allow me to pull the tensioner back far enough because it was bottoming out on the lower hoses. It was close to hitting the stop but just a tad short of being able to slip the belt on. I switch to a short ratchet which allowed me to bottom out the tensioner giving me just enough room to get the belt on. My Whipple tensioner by the alternator must be at max extension making it so tight.

Put 10 miles on and no chirp yet :)
 

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I put on my new belt and ran the new route about a week ago. Took the car to TN and back and now its squeaking worse than before on cold starts. Going to flip the belt tonight and see if that helps. If that doesn't do it I am probably going back to the old belt size and routing.

Emailed Dustin this morning for suggestions. Has anyone changed belt brands? I remember back in my Terminator days the Goodyear gatorback belts were all the rage and everyone loved them.
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