{"product_id":"jhm-audi-4-2l-b8-rs4-rs5-lightweight-6-rib-crank-pulley-and-alternator-belt-conversion-kit","title":"JHM Audi 4.2L B8 RS4 \u0026 RS5 Lightweight 6-Rib Crank Pulley and Alternator Belt Conversion Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the JHM 6-Rib Alternator Belt Upgrade and Conversion Kit for the B8 RS4 and RS5!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter years of running this setup on our in-house B8 RS4 and RS5 our JHM Supercharger Kits for proof of concept - not to mention the tens of thousands additional miles put on the conversion kit by all of our JHM Supercharger Kit customers - we are finally ready to offer our 6-Rib Alternator Belt Upgrade and Conversion Kit to ALL B8 RS4 and RS5 owners!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditionally, this PCV unit is a prerequisite for the JHM RS5 Supercharger Kit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe biggest advantage to upgrading your OEM Alternator Belt and Pulley setup to our JHM 6-Rib setup is the added longevity, durability, and robustness that you get from increasing the width of and adding an extra rib to the belt. On top of all this, the lips on the JHM 6-rib Pulleys are almost 3 times taller than stock! This will make it virtually impossible for you to throw a belt - no matter how hard you drive it! The extra rib increases the grip the belt has on the pulleys without increasing - or even decreasing - the overall tension of the belt. This translates to LESS belt slip with the same tension. The taller ribs will practically bulletproof your pulley setup by keeping the belt from coming off for just about ANY reason since these pulleys were purpose built for the JHM Supercharger kit. When we upgraded to a 6-rib belt and pulley setup, we were already ahead of OEM Audi engineers. They also upgraded the belt setup on the 3.0T Supercharged V6 to a 6-rib setup as well! Makes you wonder about the 5-rib based Supercharger kits out there and how much abuse or boost they can really handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the increases in strength and durability, this 6-rib setup with also give you major weight savings over your stock pulley setup. With a naturally aspirated motor, anything you can do to reduce the weight that the rotating assembly has to push will reduce load on the motor and free up power. Compared to the stock components, our JHM Lightweight, 6-rib Crank and Alternator Pulleys shed over 7 pounds off of your stock rotating assembly. That's a weight savings of over 70%!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJHM 6-Rib Lightweight Pulley Weights versus OEM Pulley Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB8 RS4 and RS5 OEM Crank Pulley: 8.6 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB8 RS4 and RS5 OEM Alternator Pulley: 1.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 9.8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJHM B8 RS4 and RS5 6-Rib, Lightweight Crank Pulley: 2.3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJHM B8 RS4 and RS5 6-Rib, Lightweight Alternator Pulley: 0.6 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight, JHM 6-Rib, Lightweight Setup: 2.9 lbs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOTAL WEIGHT SAVINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJHM 6-Rib, Lightweight versus OEM B8 RS4 and RS5 Setup: 6.9 lbs or over a 70% weight reduction!!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, purchasing this kit puts you one step further along on the upgrade path to the JHM Supercharger Kit. This 6-Rib Lightweight Crank Pulley and Alternator Pulley will be used in all stages of our JHM Supercharger Kit. So, when you're ready to upgrade to the JHM Supercharger kit, we'll give you a $500 credit off of your order since you already have these parts on your B8 RS4 and RS5!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x JHM 6-Rib Lightweight Crank Pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x JHM 6-Rib Lightweight Alternator Pulley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Gates 6-Rib Belt (High quality, made in USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x HD 6-Rib Tensioner Pulley (OEM Idler Pulley gets removed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x JHM B8 RS4 and RS5 Tensioner Spacer Bushing Kit (includes hardware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x Crank Pulley Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Tensioner Bolts - Longer than stock to accommodate Spacer Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 17mm ID washers. (1 to go behind the ldler pulley as per the instructions and 1 to go under the stock alternator nut for newer cars when the nut bottoms out before the pulley gets tight.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: These are from a B7 RS4 which installs identically\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a set of labeled pictures detailing the installation of this kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne bolt hole on your stock crank pulley has a dowel in it that must be removed and inserted into the JHM pulley. Once this dowel is installed in the JHM 6-Rib, Lightweight Crank Pulley, the pulley can only be installed in one way. Torque all of the crank pulley bolts to 18 ft-lbs in a star pattern. We also recommend applying loctite to these bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn order to install this kit, you will need to either put the car in \"service position\" or completely remove the \"front clip\" of the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jhmotorsports.com\/instructions\/JHM_B8_RS4-RS5_6-Rib_Belt_Conversion_Kit_Instructions.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/Download_Installation_Guide_2020_Aug_6e0075d8-3de1-453e-9b1d-278d4d41bb2d.webp?v=1713246342\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi RS4 B8-B8.5 (2012-2015) 4.2l V8 32v FSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi RS5 B8-B8.5 (2011-2015) 4.2l V8 32v FSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJHM-B8RS5Rib\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJH Motorsports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos \u0026amp; Videos \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-2.jpg?v=1713246705\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-2.jpg?v=1713246705\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-3.jpg?v=1713246711\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-3.jpg?v=1713246711\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-4.jpg?v=1713246715\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-4.jpg?v=1713246715\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-5.jpg?v=1713246718\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_4.2L_B8_RS4_RS5_Lightweight_6-Rib_Crank_Pulley_and_Alternator_Belt_Conversion_Kit-5.jpg?v=1713246718\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JH Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48760127488225,"sku":"JHM-B8RS5Rib","price":401.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7608\/4961\/files\/JHMAudi4.2LB8RS4_RS5Lightweight6-RibCrankPulleyandAlternatorBeltConversionKit-1.jpg?v=1784863338","url":"https:\/\/mlperformanceusa.com\/products\/jhm-audi-4-2l-b8-rs4-rs5-lightweight-6-rib-crank-pulley-and-alternator-belt-conversion-kit","provider":"ML Performance USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}