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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Just wondering whats the smallest safest pulley for our cars?(probably been askd alot sorry lol) The shop said go 2.78 if i remember correctly but i was going to get a 2.9 to be safe but if 2.78 is ok i'l def go with that
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004 V6 3.9
Just wondering whats the smallest safest pulley for our cars?(probably been askd alot sorry lol) The shop said go 2.78 if i remember correctly but i was going to get a 2.9 to be safe but if 2.78 is ok i'l def go with that
its all about the tune! anyone of them is fine though i am running a 2.8 upper.
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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dont have to worry about it overheating with the up in boost?
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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I'n running a BF 2.76" pulley!
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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I'm running a 3.5" pulley. Still getting 23psi out of it.
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004 V6 3.9
dont have to worry about it overheating with the up in boost?
i live in texas and no problems. i am guessing you are talking about heat soak? because your car is not in boost if there's not load on the engine so if it does overheat i doubt it would be because of your s/c pulley.

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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mfj
I'm running a 3.5" pulley. Still getting 23psi out of it.
OK Mr. WHIPPLE!!!! ....
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Timspony
I'n running a BF 2.76" pulley!
+1 same here. OP remember you got to do an "Idler" at the same-time.
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Yeah the shop said The idler with pulley is $135 and the 2.76 blower pulley is $150 + about $350 for dyno tune
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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2.76 upper is going on my car May 3rd along with being tuned by Horsepower by Hermann



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