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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Is there really any advantage or disadvantage to an under dreive pulley?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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I say 8-10 RWHP of freed up HP is an advantage. Disadvantge ,nothing in my opinion, my alternator charges fine. you should get one if you havent already
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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At what HP do you need to look at changing your stocker out? And what are ur options?
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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You can change it at any point. It works on anything from a stock motor to a stroker. Typically worth 8 RWHP or so and shouldn't have any negative effect on your car.

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Definately noticed something w/ mine..care pulled harder all through the rpm range.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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if you plan a cam swap do it then, but it can be done anytime...just has to come off during a cam swap anyway

I noticed my car revs notably quicker from idle to the stall flash point, past that its less notable...

I picked up almost 2 tenths da corrected between the pulley and a tune (my tune wasn't very far off, just a hair rich)
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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I felt it rev quicker and with less effort, not a real "powerful" feeling tho. No downsides, a/c still blows cold, voltmeter is a tad lower but not too low. Only problem is having to take out the fans and being careful not to bang up the radiator with the puller.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ta-stanger
At what HP do you need to look at changing your stocker out? And what are ur options?
As others have said you can do it whenever and there are no negative effects. If you are going the cam route, it is best to when you install the cam to save money on labor, if you are taking it to a shop. Saving time if you do it yourself.
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Not to mention my city mpg went up 2mpg... LOL that alone made it worth it. Nothing like rubbing it everyones face that our cars can push 400hp to the wheels and still get 30 mpg.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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I gained nothing as far as MPG
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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i got my ASP real cheap at that time. it reved a little quicker. nothing major but noticeable.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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What is the best place to get the pulley?
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Picked up 10rwhp with my SLP one
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Coppertone
What is the best place to get the pulley?
I got a great deal on my Powerbond from New Era! Fast shipping too!
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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best place to get one? classifieds on this site

I try to avoid buying new on non wear items any time I can
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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I have an ASP underdrive that I'll sell. It was on the car for less than 2,000 miles. I'm swapping to an ATI. PM me if you're interested.
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Originally Posted by NVR_SPDS
I got a great deal on my Powerbond from New Era! Fast shipping too!

Thanks! We usually have these in stock.
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