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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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I am finishing my build and had a question regaurding underdrive crank pulleys. The car will be street driven mostly and was wondering if a 20-25% underdrive will be too much. I don't want to put an electric water pump on or worry about the battery not charging properly. Any insight is appreciated. Thanks in advance for help.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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I have a hopped up 383 with an underdrive pulley on it that sees plenty of street (city) driving, I have no problems, car never gets hot, and battery charges just fine, power steering works perfect. No worries with it. Just remember the pulley aint the only part you have to buy, You will need a shorter belt also...
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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ive had one for 10 yrs and no problems.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks guys. I will get one ordered.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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do any of you guys that are underdriven have after market stereo systems if so any power problems to amps?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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how powerful is your system,maybe consider a bigger alt. go to the sound dept..
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