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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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are they worth getting? what are some or the pluses and minuses?
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My car gained 6rwhp/10rwtq from a Powerbond 25% pulley... got it with the new belts and bolt from Byunspeed for $215 shipped...not sure if they are still doing that price though...
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Summitracing sells their LS1 UD pulley for $159.99 , I bought one and was planning on having it installed on Tuesday.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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I'm planning to get that Summit Pulley mself. Will you post feedback when you get it done?
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pros:
reduction in parasitic loss from the accessories, which means more power to the wheels.

cons:
possible reduction in Alt output when under load. so if you have a system...i woldn't bother
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asp offers an alternator OVERDRIVE to offset the charging issue. it mainly occurs in auto cars with systems. i have a powerbond unit, m6 w/ amp and subs. i see no charging issues unless the dash+headlights are on and i am stopped with the volume up.
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Originally Posted by Mikes96z
I'm planning to get that Summit Pulley mself. Will you post feedback when you get it done?
yes, I will leave feedback. If I have any charging problems I plan on bumping up the idle a bit since I have HPTuners. Full charge I believe is 800RPMs.
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I installed one last week.

the ect is beggining to incresase and the alt is droping hard when im stuck in traffic..

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Originally Posted by vjo90rs8
Summitracing sells their LS1 UD pulley for $159.99 , I bought one and was planning on having it installed on Tuesday.
Did you buy the belts with it too?

If so, which ones because it shows 4 different ones not just 2.
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I got a SLP unit, it DOES come with a SFI #, I know that was in issue for years. Seemingly Powerbond is the same actual unit but supposedly cheaper, Ive never held both in my hands at the same time.

The SLP unit has deep grooves and Ive been running on a stock tensionier for a while with out any thrown belts.

I got mine from SLP, they had everything there and fit perfect. The belts were just properly measured, you can obtain those at any local auto store as long as you know the length.

Also no ALT pulley, no charging issues.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jetlag
My car gained 6rwhp/10rwtq from a Powerbond 25% pulley... got it with the new belts and bolt from Byunspeed for $215 shipped...not sure if they are still doing that price though...
sounds like a pretty good band for the buck...
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The Summit Pulley is on my WS6 now. I had a coupon for $50.00 off from Summit and i ended up getting the bolt and belts and pulley for around $175.00 shipped. I installed it a few weeks back. Great fit and finish. I will post the goodyear gb belt part #'s in a few
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We make a overdrive Alt pulley to compensate for the crank underdrive. $69

Here is one installed on our 240 amp alt:

They come standard on the alt.

Also, the tensioner pulley has higher outer ribs to help retain the belt at high RPM's:
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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damn kit looks pretty sweet! how much 4 the alt and crank pulley?
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I liked my slp to, also keyed for a charger if you ever decide to go that route.
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So has anybody had any issues with the Summit pulley. Im debating between that one and the powerbond?
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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To muddy the mix my March UD is fluid dampened which is good but it seemed heavy and I didn't weigh it before putting it on Anybody ever weigh a March UD?? price was good about $190 SDPC.
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You could always do the Big 3 wire upgrades.

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106041
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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summit slp march? are they all 25% UD? Whats the opinion on the best?
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