Steeda vs BBK UDP??
05-04-2009, 09:05 PM
#5
6th Gear Member
There shouldn't be any difference in performance if you consider the simplicity of what they do and how they do it. The only question would be quality and I've heard no one complain about either. I'd get whichever costs less unless you have a particular preference for one brand name over another.
05-04-2009, 09:44 PM
#7
5th Gear Member
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Here's why you should use Steeda:
If I ever decide on an UDP (still unsure) I'd get Steeda without a doubt. I have a hard time justifying the price though. :/
Steeda's is the leader in underdrive pulley design for the 4.6L engines. Steeda was the first to achieve SFI approval on our underdrive pulleys for all 4.6L engines. Our underdrive pulleys are the only pulleys engineered through our unique partnership in Ford's technology transfer program to have the proper torsional vibration dampening characteristics for your 4.6L engine. No other manufacturer can make this claim.
Dont be fooled by other manufacturer's and their "state of the art" process claims. Steeda uses the latest technology directly from O.E. sources. Steeda's crank pulley is a one piece nodular iron, injection molded rubber design. Not a cheap "piggyback" design like many of our competitors use. Special rubber materials were chosen for their ability to absorb the torsional vibrations and their ability to withstand underhood temperatures. Steeda's underdrive pulleys slow down accessory speed by about 25% reducing parasitic acccessory drag on the engine. This drag reduction results in an increase of up to 10 horsepower and increased gas mileage!
Dont be fooled by other manufacturer's and their "state of the art" process claims. Steeda uses the latest technology directly from O.E. sources. Steeda's crank pulley is a one piece nodular iron, injection molded rubber design. Not a cheap "piggyback" design like many of our competitors use. Special rubber materials were chosen for their ability to absorb the torsional vibrations and their ability to withstand underhood temperatures. Steeda's underdrive pulleys slow down accessory speed by about 25% reducing parasitic acccessory drag on the engine. This drag reduction results in an increase of up to 10 horsepower and increased gas mileage!
If I ever decide on an UDP (still unsure) I'd get Steeda without a doubt. I have a hard time justifying the price though. :/
