Can I run a pulley?
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Can I run a pulley? I'm running out of bolt ons before I have to go into smog illegal zone.
Pretty much the only big one left is an underdrive pulley, but a few things have me concerned. Firtst off, i have a turn1 p/s pump already, so it has lower output then stock. Second, I have a decent stereo system, two amps pushing about 800 of power, but before I'm done Ill be adding more speakers so it'll probably be north of 1000 when Im finished.
Would an underdrive pulley slow down my accesories too much for what I have?
Pretty much the only big one left is an underdrive pulley, but a few things have me concerned. Firtst off, i have a turn1 p/s pump already, so it has lower output then stock. Second, I have a decent stereo system, two amps pushing about 800 of power, but before I'm done Ill be adding more speakers so it'll probably be north of 1000 when Im finished.
Would an underdrive pulley slow down my accesories too much for what I have?
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Your alternator will hate you.
Yeah, in most cases you can benefit from doing a UD pulley, but in your case that is probably not a good option if you plan on being a club on wheels with that sound system. 
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Yeah, in most cases you can benefit from doing a UD pulley, but in your case that is probably not a good option if you plan on being a club on wheels with that sound system.
for sure. 
ya when i got my stereo installed 2 jl's with 500 to each they told me specifically to not get an underdrive pulley! becuz if you did then it will kill your alternator for sure! and then you will have big problems and cost you more money than just an underdrive pulley! not worth the gain with a big stereo!
