I went with a bikeman kit and was happy with it big diference. Only thing I can't figure out is why my belt jumps when a good load is being pushed in reverse.
Check if your belt is pulling your secondary apart and making your belt loose. If so, you can blame the helix angle or secondary spring.
The stock spring and helix angles do a pretty good job of keeping the secondary closed when it should be but if your spring is damaged or weak it could allow the primary to pull it open when loaded in reverse. I have seen this a couple of times and in one case the guy fried his belt. More often seen when the tunnel is plugged with heavy snow. To put a heavier spring than original will changed clutching characteristics.
Im not talking stock, my setup is far from it. I had some problems in the past with the secondary opening and found a stiffer spring solved it. The helix angle is proprietary and not known. Thats why I asked if you feel that a stiffer spring will fix the steeper angle of the helix and this potential problem.
Original question: So if the helix angle is allowing it to come open in reverse can it be fixed by adding stiffer spring to the secondary?