Re: Re: Under drive pulleys

From: Andre Mauboussin (andrem@cyberramp.net)
Date: Fri Nov 14 1997 - 23:42:24 EST


T & J wrote:

> >From: Tim Roller <starwolf@bewellnet.com
>
> > Under-drive pulleys do just what they advertise. the drawbacks
> are
> that they SLOW down your alternator output,power steering and water
> pump
> circulating abilities at idle speeds. Once the rpm's come up then most
> of
> your accessories come back up their normal capabilities. However - if
> you
> want or need the A/C, Lights, Heater or any other accessory you may
> not
> have enough amperage from the alternator to keep the battery
> built-up.
> That's why they're used mostly for racing purposes-but they do look
> great.
> Now of course you could put in a dual battery system that may take up
> the
> slack from the slower turning alternator and electric fans for cooling
> down
> the radiator which would do away with about 10 lbs. of clutch and fan
> blade
> and that in turn brings on more HP.
>
> '95 SLT+ 5.2
>
> ----------

I've had the March pulleys on my 95 for over a year with no charging
problems. They are worth a tenth to a tenth and a half.

Andre Mauboussin
 95 14.70@93.5mph



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