{"product_id":"katech-motorsports-ls-manual-billet-serpentine-belt-tensioner","title":"Katech Motorsports LS Manual Billet Serpentine Belt Tensioner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKatech Motorsports LS Manual Billet Serpentine Belt Tensioner\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngineered for Sustained High-Load Motorsports Use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Katech Motorsports LS Manual Billet Serpentine Belt Tensioner is engineered for professional racing applications that require consistent belt tension, precise pulley alignment, and reliable accessory drive operation during sustained high-RPM use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloped for Katech TA2 race engines, this tensioner uses a rigid manual-adjustment design rather than a spring-loaded mechanism. The solid billet body increases rigidity under sustained belt loads and helps minimize tensioner deflection, belt tension variation, and pulley misalignment during prolonged competition use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSA 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid Billet Body Increases Rigidity Under Sustained Belt Loads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCNC-Machined for Precise Pulley Positioning and Alignment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRigid Manual-Adjustment Design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEliminates Movement Associated with Spring-Loaded Tensioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps Minimize Tensioner Deflection During High-RPM Operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintains Consistent Belt Tension Under Sustained Racing Loads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps Reduce Belt Tracking Variation, Belt Walk, and Belt Throw\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloped for Katech TA2 Race Engine Applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlack Anodized Finish with Laser-Etched Katech Logo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProudly Engineered, Machined, and Hand Assembled by Katech Engineering in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/files\/images\/katech-made-in-america.png\" alt=\"Proudly Made in America\" width=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Billet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTensioning Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual Adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Anodized\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-Etched Katech Logo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Only\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional Motorsports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e\u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eVehicle \u0026amp; Engine Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative Vehicle Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2005–2007 Chevrolet C6 Corvette with LS2 6.0L Engine and Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2008–2013 Chevrolet C6 Corvette with LS3 6.2L Engine and Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2006–2013 Chevrolet C6 Corvette Z06 with LS7 7.0L Engine and Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2010–2015 Chevrolet Gen 5 Camaro SS with LS3 6.2L Engine and Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCadillac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2006–2007 Cadillac CTS-V with LS2 6.0L Engine and Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePontiac\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2005–2006 Pontiac GTO with LS2 6.0L Engine and Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorsports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTA2 Race Cars Utilizing Katech LS Engine Packages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative Engine Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGM LS1 5.7L Engines Equipped with a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGM LS2 6.0L Engines Equipped with a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGM LS3 6.2L Engines Equipped with a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGM LS6 5.7L Engines Equipped with a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGM LS7 7.0L Engines Equipped with a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTA2 Race Engines Utilizing a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustom LS Competition Engine Builds Utilizing a Compatible LS Front Accessory Drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Fitment Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Vehicle Applications Listed Above Are Representative and Are Not a Complete Fitment List\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFitment Is Determined by the Front Accessory Drive Configuration and Mounting Provisions, Not Solely by the Vehicle or Engine Model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVerify Front Accessory Drive Configuration, Belt Routing, Pulley Alignment, Belt Length, and Mounting Compatibility Before Ordering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for Professional Racing and High-Performance Applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot Intended as a Direct Replacement for OEM Automatic Spring-Loaded Tensioners on Production Street Vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/files\/professional-installation.png\" alt=\"Professional installation recommended\" width=\"359\" height=\"181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e(1) Katech Motorsports LS Manual Billet Serpentine Belt Tensioner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e(1) Katech Billet Pulley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Katech?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eKatech Motorsports components are developed to address specific engineering challenges encountered in professional competition. This tensioner was engineered for applications where controlling tensioner deflection, belt tension variation, and pulley alignment is critical to accessory drive reliability during sustained high-RPM operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"..\/files\/prop-65-warning.jpg\" alt=\"Prop 65 Warning\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Katech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47875097657500,"sku":"KAT-A4425-MS","price":165.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/3206\/5436\/files\/M198644795.png?v=1791736861","url":"https:\/\/daroracing.com\/products\/katech-motorsports-ls-manual-billet-serpentine-belt-tensioner","provider":"Daro Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}