Flame bait: What's a pully
01-17-2007, 11:57 PM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
ORIGINAL: Riven02
I don’t mean to get to nitpicky but the draw from the lights and such is not decreased. It is actually the opposite. The output is decreased. This is why some feel UDPs are a bad idea. Since you are decreasing output but maintaining the same draw.
ORIGINAL: mygt500
They reduce the accessories draw on the cars alternator (lights, a/c, etc) and reduce the draw by 20-30% or so. When you free up horse power to do other things the motor works better and in many cases faster (more HP) than without the underdrive pullies.
They reduce the accessories draw on the cars alternator (lights, a/c, etc) and reduce the draw by 20-30% or so. When you free up horse power to do other things the motor works better and in many cases faster (more HP) than without the underdrive pullies.
I have not tried them so I have no opinion.
01-18-2007, 01:34 AM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
You are right and thanks for the correction! Nitpick all you want I just want to know all I can about my beloved car! Thanks
ORIGINAL: Riven02
I don’t mean to get to nitpicky but the draw from the lights and such is not decreased. It is actually the opposite. The output is decreased. This is why some feel UDPs are a bad idea. Since you are decreasing output but maintaining the same draw.
ORIGINAL: mygt500
They reduce the accessories draw on the cars alternator (lights, a/c, etc) and reduce the draw by 20-30% or so. When you free up horse power to do other things the motor works better and in many cases faster (more HP) than without the underdrive pullies.
They reduce the accessories draw on the cars alternator (lights, a/c, etc) and reduce the draw by 20-30% or so. When you free up horse power to do other things the motor works better and in many cases faster (more HP) than without the underdrive pullies.
01-18-2007, 02:32 AM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
OK, this is incredibly helpful, I appreciate it. I livein Seattle so I raraely ues the AC. Even when its hot, I'd rather have the window open. But I do use the windshied wiper blades pretty often. 
Do you recommend them?
So other than a CAI + Tune andUDP, are there any other "easy" ways to increase RWHP? I dont want to go Super Charger. A friend of mine said get new cams but I dont know how this would help and it sounds pretty complicated and $$. Thanks everyone.
Do you recommend them?So other than a CAI + Tune andUDP, are there any other "easy" ways to increase RWHP? I dont want to go Super Charger. A friend of mine said get new cams but I dont know how this would help and it sounds pretty complicated and $$. Thanks everyone.
01-18-2007, 02:36 AM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
ORIGINAL: 6xStang
This is correct; it is not a free lunch. If you spend a lot of time in traffic at night with your AC on, for example, UDP's might be a bad idea. I've heard mixed reviews of them...but they do, unquestionably, give you a few extra hp to send to the rear wheels instead of alternator, water pump, AC, power steering, etc. The question is whether or not the power is better sent to the "other items." I think the AC cuts out under WOT anyway, so there the UDP just cuts your low speed AC power in exchange for no gain....
I have not tried them so I have no opinion.
ORIGINAL: Riven02
I don’t mean to get to nitpicky but the draw from the lights and such is not decreased. It is actually the opposite. The output is decreased. This is why some feel UDPs are a bad idea. Since you are decreasing output but maintaining the same draw.
ORIGINAL: mygt500
They reduce the accessories draw on the cars alternator (lights, a/c, etc) and reduce the draw by 20-30% or so. When you free up horse power to do other things the motor works better and in many cases faster (more HP) than without the underdrive pullies.
They reduce the accessories draw on the cars alternator (lights, a/c, etc) and reduce the draw by 20-30% or so. When you free up horse power to do other things the motor works better and in many cases faster (more HP) than without the underdrive pullies.
I have not tried them so I have no opinion.
01-18-2007, 11:08 AM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
ORIGINAL: 2k05gt
The voltage regulator does compensate for this, because the alternator turns at different speeds depending on the engine RPM's. I have not had any issues with the UDP, Some have had power issues when running the shaker 1000 becaue the amps draw a lot of amperage. I have a voltage meter and I charge at 13.2 - 14.5 most of the time.
The voltage regulator does compensate for this, because the alternator turns at different speeds depending on the engine RPM's. I have not had any issues with the UDP, Some have had power issues when running the shaker 1000 becaue the amps draw a lot of amperage. I have a voltage meter and I charge at 13.2 - 14.5 most of the time.
01-18-2007, 11:53 AM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
ORIGINAL: CaptainAmerica
OK, this is incredibly helpful, I appreciate it. I livein Seattle so I raraely ues the AC. Even when its hot, I'd rather have the window open. But I do use the windshied wiper blades pretty often. Do you recommend them?
So other than a CAI + Tune andUDP, are there any other "easy" ways to increase RWHP? I dont want to go Super Charger. A friend of mine said get new cams but I dont know how this would help and it sounds pretty complicated and $$. Thanks everyone.
OK, this is incredibly helpful, I appreciate it. I livein Seattle so I raraely ues the AC. Even when its hot, I'd rather have the window open. But I do use the windshied wiper blades pretty often.
Do you recommend them?So other than a CAI + Tune andUDP, are there any other "easy" ways to increase RWHP? I dont want to go Super Charger. A friend of mine said get new cams but I dont know how this would help and it sounds pretty complicated and $$. Thanks everyone.
01-18-2007, 11:56 AM
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RE: Flame bait: What's a pully
ORIGINAL: CaptainAmerica
You know, given some of the risks, i wonder if i should just stick to the CAI + Tune. I dont need these kinds of headaches....
You know, given some of the risks, i wonder if i should just stick to the CAI + Tune. I dont need these kinds of headaches....
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