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Overdrive pullies,Underdrive.....?

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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Whats the difference and what exactly do they do?
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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it makes your accesories (spelling [&o] ) slower so that they don't rob as much power, so like your a/c, waterpump, and alternator will not work as well, but the engine will be more free.
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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To be clear...

Overdrive will driver the accessory MORE than normal, hence getting "more" of what you are driving..AC/PS/ALT/etc...

Underdrive is exactly what Valcore stated. It will underdrive whatever it is that you are connected to...hense the "free HP" since it isn't having to move that pulley as much.

Great luck to you,
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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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underdrives will get you 1-2hp
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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wow, you're optimistic. i've seen pulleys tested several times and i've never seen them gain less than 5 rwhp.
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:15 AM
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they make overdrive pulleys? wtfs the point?
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 03:18 AM
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they make overdrive pulleys? wtfs the point?
maybe for more of a convenience..for those who dont care about hp
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