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UDP Help
i know that they help the engine rev a little better and reduce parasitic loss. but with the lower rpms the pulleys are spinning at, wont this cause overheating or a dead battery? or is that bullsh*t
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nobody with udp's can tell me if their car has overheated?? or if these "rumors" are bs
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I say BS but I only had mine on for a month before getting a blower.
If I were N/A I'd still have my Steeda UDP's on. A/C worked fine and all accessories worked fine (no aftermarket stereo though). Never came close to overheating... |
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complete BS...they wont cause overheating, dead batteries or anything like that.
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ORIGINAL: red2k1gt complete BS...they wont cause overheating, dead batteries or anything like that. |
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also, I have no problems with mine. however, don't get the gay piggy-back style. I have those and they look like crap. They work the same but it sucks looking down and there is a pulley that is not being used. Looks like somthing is missing
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anyone know what they actually gained? doubt it was the advertised 12 hp
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ive had my bbk pullies on for a very long time.
i've hadmy mach1000 system on, with the a/c on for a long period of time, and the temp gauge never moved from where it was. never had a problem w/ battery either. i call BS on that rumor. |
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I have never had a problem with my Steeda's
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Well boys, I for one can tell you based on experience that they DO cause dead batteries, but in one particular situation: The pulleys do not spin the alternator fast enough AT IDLE, so if your car is running (read: idling) and you're blasting the stereo, you are draining that battery. I sat in a gas station a few weeks ago talking on the phone for a really long time with my car idling and all of a sudden I noticed all my interior lights starting dimming a lot and my ABS light turned on, etc....basically random crap. Of course I was like WTF? But, the proof followed when I blipped the throttle and everything returned to normal.
Anyway, the point is: Don't make a hobby out of leaving your car idling forever and you should have no batter woes. |
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No battery problem with my aftermarket system and steeda UDP's... and my a/c still blows cold..
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Any noticable difference with the UDPs installed?
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ORIGINAL: Smooth_J Any noticable difference with the UDPs installed? With my UDP's, midpipe and catback I was noticeably faster than stock GT's. |
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ORIGINAL: newb2000GT Yes, revs quicker and get better mileage. That is noticeable. With my UDP's, midpipe and catback I was noticeably faster than stock GT's. |
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ORIGINAL: TheMustangLoveR Well boys, I for one can tell you based on experience that they DO cause dead batteries, but in one particular situation: The pulleys do not spin the alternator fast enough AT IDLE, so if your car is running (read: idling) and you're blasting the stereo, you are draining that battery. I sat in a gas station a few weeks ago talking on the phone for a really long time with my car idling and all of a sudden I noticed all my interior lights starting dimming a lot and my ABS light turned on, etc....basically random crap. Of course I was like WTF? But, the proof followed when I blipped the throttle and everything returned to normal. Anyway, the point is: Don't make a hobby out of leaving your car idling forever and you should have no batter woes. |
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so...the general assumption is that they don't cause the battery to die, with the exception for long idling periods? I have a small sound system (small powered sub) and the HID lights (they have a connection to the positive on the battery) so I was a little drawn back on buying a set of UDPs but after reading this thread, am I good to go? The only way I'm idling long is in a traffic jam.
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ORIGINAL: 99GTvert so...the general assumption is that they don't cause the battery to die, with the exception for long idling periods? I have a small sound system (small powered sub) and the HID lights (they have a connection to the positive on the battery) so I was a little drawn back on buying a set of UDPs but after reading this thread, am I good to go? The only way I'm idling long is in a traffic jam. |
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ORIGINAL: 99GTvert so...the general assumption is that they don't cause the battery to die, with the exception for long idling periods? I have a small sound system (small powered sub) and the HID lights (they have a connection to the positive on the battery) so I was a little drawn back on buying a set of UDPs but after reading this thread, am I good to go? The only way I'm idling long is in a traffic jam. |
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Hell yes. Can't wait for the 7 mpg I will gain per full tank of gas!!!
Oooohh yeah, steeda FTW :D |
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MO NAKED HOES!!!! [8D]
right. Will be installing them hopefully at the track for before and after performances... |
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I dynoed 7 rwhp after i put mine on and noticed quicker revving and better gas mileage (when I stay off it). Good luck with the install...it was a pain for me with just simple hand tools.
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