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Old 02-01-2011, 01:59 PM
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I was looking at these in my magazine and looked it up on line. It says it frees HP, but how?? Is it worth the money other than for HP gane??
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Originally Posted by chevystyle
I was looking at these in my magazine and looked it up on line. It says it frees HP, but how?? Is it worth the money other than for HP gane??
It's not a huge night and day difference, but it all adds up. They free up horsepower by reducing parasitic loss due to the reduced belt speed.
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X2 I didn't notice any difference but u keep adding 7-10 hp bolt ons and u will see a difference in overall... My slp squeals when it's cold not to loud but I notice it... Something to keep In mind when choosing one
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X2 I didn't notice any difference but u keep adding 7-10 hp bolt ons and u will see a difference in overall... My slp squeals when it's cold not to loud but I notice it... Something to keep In mind when choosing one
Is it seated all the way? I haven't heard one squeal before.
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theirs also a big weight difference too if you get the one that is aluminum
i think it was like 10lbs lighter on mine
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Is it seated all the way? I haven't heard one squeal before.
yeah... it is... i dont know it might be my belt.. someone said... im running a 775k6 belt the one slp listed was waayyy to small.... so i got one that fit tight.

o btw u ever find any long tubes and y at ur shop???



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