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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:44 AM
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Ive been doing some (albeit) late research, and said research is pointing out that UDPs dont give any power gain, make the voltage change have low-speed power steering harder, and causes oil pumps to seize and go boom.... anyone care to help me out with this posible disinformation? thanks.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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I never heard that before, but i'm pretty interested in your question because i have UDP's.
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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I hate UDP's because to change your alternator you have to take your water pump pulley off just to get the alt. bolt out. Also I like my A/c cold and not semi and I need my Voltage for Bright headlights and my Stereo System!!!
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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ive got the steedas and i have not experienced any of these things....the engine is a little more responsive overall, and my a/c is as cold as it could be
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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-1 on having A/C. I am currently A/C free! yay! and to hell with power steering. Who needs it? i would rather drain power from my arms than my motor. as far as subwoofers and other anchor-like accessories, don't do it. just invest in a nice head unit and speakers. UDPs +1
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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no
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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it does effect the ac little, but not really
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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-1 on having A/C. I am currently A/C free! yay! and to hell with power steering. Who needs it? i would rather drain power from my arms than my motor. as far as subwoofers and other anchor-like accessories, don't do it. just invest in a nice head unit and speakers. UDPs +1
or get a high output alternator
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Well I called Steeda. They told me the oil pump WILL break, but it's only when constantly revved up past 6800-7200 rpms (on 4v's), and it happens with the stock pulley as well. I thought the info about seized oil pumps was BS. I'll trust a guy working for the place over internet anyday :-p
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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umm thats retarted i dont see that hapenning. I had UDPs on my car for almost 2 years and had nooooo problem and my car is my dd. The A/C is till very cold and did not change what so ever



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