Underdrive Install - Any Surprises?
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Re: Underdrive Install - Any Surprises? (racetchr)
I had mine installed so I dont know it it was tricky or not... I did feel the HP gain though. :yesnod:
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Re: Underdrive Install - Any Surprises? (vetterdstr)
I don't think a pulley will give a noticable power gain that you can feel, but it is good for a few ponies.
Installation of an underdrive pulley is not a real easy task. Lots of things on the front of the motor have to be removed, including the steering rack. Personally I would just wait until I was ready to do a cam and have it installed for free at the same time.
[Modified by MattG, 9:23 AM 3/6/2002]
Installation of an underdrive pulley is not a real easy task. Lots of things on the front of the motor have to be removed, including the steering rack. Personally I would just wait until I was ready to do a cam and have it installed for free at the same time.
[Modified by MattG, 9:23 AM 3/6/2002]
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Re: Underdrive Install - Any Surprises? (racetchr)
Does anyone think that the pulley is a bad idea in terms of ruining motors due to them not being machined true, etc? I have been told that many companies are ceasing to produce the pulleys due to harmonic problems and people tearing up motors with them. Thanks.
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Re: Underdrive Install - Any Surprises? (MattG)
I don't think a pulley will give a noticable power gain that you can feel, but it is good for a few ponies.
Installation of an underdrive pulley is not a real easy task. Lots of things on the front of the motor have to be removed, including the steering rack. Personally I would just wait until I was ready to do a cam and have it installed for free at the same time.
Installation of an underdrive pulley is not a real easy task. Lots of things on the front of the motor have to be removed, including the steering rack. Personally I would just wait until I was ready to do a cam and have it installed for free at the same time.
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Re: Underdrive Install - Any Surprises? (Austrian Vette)
When you install one and drive the car, you will know you gained more RWHP when you feel it.
vetterdstr :cheers:
vetterdstr :cheers: