To sum it up.. • Raising the boost/power level ceiling for when belt slip occurs for a given belt width (ex: 6 rib, 8 rib, etc) • Cog drive becomes a viable option • Reduced stress on accessories due to high belt tensions from the supercharger • Higher belt wrap on crank pulley for increased traction which reduces belt slippage • Lower cost of blower belts due to shorter lengths and longer belt replacement intervals • When switching to a different belt type (ex: 6 rib, 8 rib, cog, etc) there is no need for custom/expensive pulleys for the accessories, just the crank and supercharger require new pulleys when switching belt types. • The HPE Flip Drive works equally well on most available supercharger setups from several different vendors.
Some have tried to improve the rigidity of their serpentine belt system for supercharging by adding bracing to many of the weak areas, but why go through the hassle and the expense when there is a better and simpler way. Get yourself the HPE Flip Drive and rid yourself of the many problems that so many have endured over the years.