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Underdrive Pulleys (worth Doing?)

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Old 07-16-2003 | 03:57 PM
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I was considering getting underdrive pulleys

Worth doing?

Which Ones? (Unothodox?)

do i do all 4?
Old 07-16-2003 | 04:17 PM
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Depends, what do you want to get out of them?



-HP? Not worth the money, spend it somewhere else.



-Longevity of accessories? Depends on how hard (fast) you drive your car, but prolly is worth it.
Old 07-16-2003 | 04:21 PM
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Ok, i have heard HP gains of 10 -20. Is this all BS?
Old 07-16-2003 | 04:26 PM
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It doesn't actually ADD any power, it only frees the engine from the power robbing accessories.



Most people notice a slight difference in acceleration, but that's about it.
Old 07-16-2003 | 07:02 PM
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I am still looking for best deal Quality/price. Do you need all 4 or just the main one. Of course having them all the same color is a nice bling, bling. Any recommendations of manufacturer?
Old 07-16-2003 | 07:04 PM
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I think Unorthodox makes like almost all of them, the individual vendors just put their own logos on them.



You don't need all of them, but having them all would increase the benefits.
Old 07-16-2003 | 07:07 PM
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Thanks, wishIhadaRX7. Funny some threads gets tons of comments, others.... well i would have thought 10 people would jumped on about these.
Old 07-16-2003 | 07:09 PM
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Maybe everyone agreed with me?
Old 07-16-2003 | 07:40 PM
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yes, we did. alt. and main pully are the most popular. the kits that come with the belt require airpump removal
Old 07-16-2003 | 07:48 PM
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I've had the pulleys since '93 or so. Tested and kept the prototypes from Rotary Performance.



Negligible to no hp gain. Main benefit is when running the car on-track or at high rpm for extended periods of time. Reduces/eliminates cavitation in the cooling system due to turning of pump slower.



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