SWEET GT
08-14-2007, 02:16 PM
I know, I post alot of questions, but you guys have some great information and advice.
I am toying with the idea of under drive pulleys.
My current setup is nothing major: MAC cold air, Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, MAC pro-chamber, flowmaster 40 series, steeda tri-ax, plus other minor things.
I want to do pulleys both for look and maybe get a HP or 2 or a SOTP difference..I know nothing major comes out of pulleys.
My goal was to get a set of aluminum (non coated) as to aid in engine dress up as well. (I show the car fairly often).
I looked at the March performance pulleys and liked what I saw.
I realized you have 2 options..getting the set with the SFI dampener and alt and water pump pulleys..which is coated in black..
OR
Getting the piggyback style that uses the stock dampener and comes with alt and water pump pulleys, all in a machined aluminum finish.
I have heard pros and cons with the piggyback style, of course you dont get as much of a "HP gain", but you dont have to worry about excessive vibration to the oil pump gears. I have read even with a SFI approved dampener, one can still have issues down the road.
My ultiimate goal is to get a decent set of pulleys that look good too..
I imagine I need a new belt too, but havent seen much reference in length needed.
I am open to opinions, etc.
Thanks guys
I am toying with the idea of under drive pulleys.
My current setup is nothing major: MAC cold air, Accufab 75mm TB and plenum, MAC pro-chamber, flowmaster 40 series, steeda tri-ax, plus other minor things.
I want to do pulleys both for look and maybe get a HP or 2 or a SOTP difference..I know nothing major comes out of pulleys.
My goal was to get a set of aluminum (non coated) as to aid in engine dress up as well. (I show the car fairly often).
I looked at the March performance pulleys and liked what I saw.
I realized you have 2 options..getting the set with the SFI dampener and alt and water pump pulleys..which is coated in black..
OR
Getting the piggyback style that uses the stock dampener and comes with alt and water pump pulleys, all in a machined aluminum finish.
I have heard pros and cons with the piggyback style, of course you dont get as much of a "HP gain", but you dont have to worry about excessive vibration to the oil pump gears. I have read even with a SFI approved dampener, one can still have issues down the road.
My ultiimate goal is to get a decent set of pulleys that look good too..
I imagine I need a new belt too, but havent seen much reference in length needed.
I am open to opinions, etc.
Thanks guys