{"product_id":"speedfactory-racing-d-series-hd-timing-belt-tensioner-spring","title":"SpeedFactory Racing D-Series HD Timing Belt Tensioner Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eTired of trying to consistently set your timing belt tension to a suitable level for your high-performance D-Series engine? Those days are over thanks to our solution to this common problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SpeedFactory Racing D-Series HD Timing Belt Tensioner Spring is made from durable \u0026amp; corrosion resistant 302 stainless steel and is over 6x stronger (the OEM spring is very weak \u0026amp; we found the need for a much higher spring rate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis high-quality spring gives your timing belt the proper tension level for high-performance and racing applications, especially when using a heavy-duty racing timing belt (such as Gates Racing) which are much stiffer \u0026amp; stronger than an OEM type belt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough tension (OEM spring) and you get excessive belt deflection with poor cam timing control and a high risk of jumping teeth resulting in expensive valve damage or worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulling on the tensioner with a hook to try and get enough tension has been a work-around but yields non-repeatable results at best and easily results in over-tightening which can cause undue stress on the belt and cam journal wear issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what we use for our own top level engine builds with no other form of additional tensioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo timing belt skipping, no cam journal wear issues, just reliable and consistent belt tension that works!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1988-2000 D15 \u0026amp; D16 engines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.speedfactoryracing.net\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=timing+belt\" title=\"High Performance Timing Belt Options\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLICK HERE FOR OUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE TIMING BELT OPTIONS!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SpeedFactory Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821569704230,"sku":"SF-05-012","price":17.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/6946\/8710\/files\/D_SFR_HD_SPRING.jpg?v=1766498396","url":"https:\/\/wesspry.racing\/products\/speedfactory-racing-d-series-hd-timing-belt-tensioner-spring","provider":"Wes Spry Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}