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Old 09-14-2003, 02:58 PM
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What is better, steel or aluminum pulleys, and what is the difference between the two, dont they have the same effect on your engine??
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Old 09-14-2003, 03:55 PM
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yes they do..the aluminum ones look awsome and give you a slight wieght advantage..but sometimes are prone to warp..
steel can look as nice with powder coating and will not warp but are heavy. that leave the price which we know aluminum is a few $$ higher
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I think i am just going to get the mac 5.0 pulleys, on texasmustang.com they are only 60 dollars</P>
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Old 09-14-2003, 11:23 PM
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are they steel?..if so e-bay is full of them for less $$$$$
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Old 09-15-2003, 11:00 PM
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on ebay there are some aluminum pulleys for really cheap, are they really crappy and warp easy, why are they so cheap</P>


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the have been prone to warp...not everyone does tho ....I think you'll find a pair for 75.00..you can find a used steel for about 40.00
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don't get mac. I heard they suk nuts. Most everyone who gets mac ends up replacing them for steeda. Thats why they're all over ebay.
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are the steeda ones prone to warp as well or are they made better? i have also heard that march pulleys are the way to go. i will prob get steel just for the strenght factor. 2 or 3 hp is not worth buying another set of alum ones if they warp...
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