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Oct 25, 2010 | 10:46 PM

onebadassws9

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ud pulley worth it?

I was concidering an underdrive pulley 25% is it worth the money and how kinda power do you get? or should i say save. i have a lid long tubes tune and 150 shot

Oct 25, 2010 | 10:51 PM

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i got that pulley and could deff notice the car pull especially closer towards the red line. i dont have any numbers at the track but id say its worth it unless your gonna turbo or sc it.

Oct 26, 2010 | 09:55 AM

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do it during a cam swap and buy it used...otherwise, it's less cost effective

Oct 26, 2010 | 10:00 AM

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I heard that it messes with your electrical or something to that effect. Any of that true?

I know its deff an expensive mod for the power gained but idk if its worth if

Oct 26, 2010 | 10:08 AM

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there is a myth that it causes low charging from the alternator, but I don't recall anyone on this site having trouble with it...mine certainly didn't change

it is a very minor mod, .1 or less in ET but you should notice the car rev slightly quicker...won't feel the difference

like I said, do it during the cam swap and buy it used for $120 or less or don't worry about it IMO

Oct 26, 2010 | 10:16 AM

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anything you do is worth it....i noticed the car reved alot faster and am very happy with my powerbond

Oct 26, 2010 | 10:27 AM

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Worth about another 8 HP to the ground. Shouldn't have any problems w/ electrical unless you have a big stereo system. You can always put an overdrive alternator pulley on it to stop that. Also, if you have a cam in the car the idle will be raised so you won't have a problem either. I would do it.

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Oct 26, 2010 | 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon@Texas-Speed

Shouldn't have any problems w/ electrical unless you have a big stereo system.
Jon

What about on a hot summer day and the ac,fans,tranny cooler fan,and stock radio are going at same time?

Oct 26, 2010 | 11:30 AM

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Newer cars have more stuff obviously but I run 2 large high draw fans, lights, windshield wipers, and a 12" sub with a 200watt rms amp. Never had trouble.

I have a powerbond 25% corvette pulley. Used on ebay for $120 shipped.

Oct 26, 2010 | 12:19 PM

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Thats good stuff right there. I may have to order one.

Oct 26, 2010 | 12:25 PM

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Whats everyones average ET gain after this while were on topic?

Oct 26, 2010 | 12:53 PM

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Well Jon says roughly 8hp so thats probly around .1 gain

Oct 26, 2010 | 06:27 PM

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im w jon at texas speed. the 8 hp was noticeable, it revd quicker and pulled a little bit harder. it may not be like throwing a set of gears or long tubes but its all in what your wanting to get out of your car.

Oct 26, 2010 | 06:41 PM

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Defidently worth it, but like what has already been said do it during a cam swap since it has to come off anyway.

Oct 26, 2010 | 06:48 PM

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Def. worth the money easy quick bolt on.

Oct 26, 2010 | 06:54 PM

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i noticed a little bit from mine. no problems with it.

Oct 27, 2010 | 12:37 PM

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not trying to high jack here but ive been thinking about one also and what all si required for the pulley swap, and hard is it?

Oct 27, 2010 | 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grimlock34

Nobody is going to feel a 8 hp difference. I think these are a waste but like someone else said, if you're doing a cam swap or engine build and can find one for cheap, it won't hurt to put one on. Otherwise I wouldn't waste my money on it.