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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 03:45 AM
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Is there really a benefit ?
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 03:53 AM
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Yes..
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A few hp
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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$240 for a few hp ?
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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It's likely not a lot of power on a stock engine, but it's obviously a lot more when other things are added -- just like anything else.

I noticed a quicker-revving engine more than anything else; however, I just have a lid and ported throttle body aside from the pulley.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jaywill
$240 for a few hp ?
Well just like anything...it adds up. Only you can determine if it's worth it Personally I think it's worth it at some point
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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They might add a few hp. Just like an E-water pump, roller rockers, ported tb. The little things add but it all comes down to what your goal is any how much you want to spend. I just bought heads/cam and called it a day. At some point you have to be happy w/ how fast your car is right?
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Be careful which one you buy. Seems like several threads on the forums discuss problems with certain ones.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Vexzer
Be careful which one you buy. Seems like several threads on the forums discuss problems with certain ones.
True. I know my tuner uses the Powerbond pulley.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
At some point you have to be happy w/ how fast your car is right?
When does that happen?
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Tru !
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An ud pulley isn't bought because of the power it adds.

I wouldn't care if an ati lost 3hp, Id still run it.
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Originally Posted by lemons12
An ud pulley isn't bought because of the power it adds.

I wouldn't care if an ati lost 3hp, Id still run it.
To clarify your statement...

The harmonic balancer or dampener are not ran for power "gains" (which I say loosely). On the other hand, just a basic underdrive crank pulley is for power "gains" (again, stated loosely). This is where one sees the difference in price between a Powerbond vs. an ATI.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TImmy_Jones
When does that happen?
Hopefully soon lol
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
True. I know my tuner uses the Powerbond pulley.
same here. i had an ASP and i was told theyre junk.
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