If someone can acquire the correct measurements for the 97+ models,
I'd gladly send, say....$225-$275 for all five pulleys. There - I
actually made a cost statement - am I anywhere near on target,
Patrick? I, personally would be glad to send in $10 or so for
manufactue of a test set for someone who has close, cheap access to a
dyno to slap em on (screw coating or polishing - just make 'em fit and
make 'em true) and see if there's a difference and if they experience
any problems on the street. Further, as far as I'm concerned, even a
seat of the pants test would be ok - just no charging problems. I
know the motor will like it - would even like it if they were stock
diameter because of the reciprocating weight reduction.
Tate
-----Original Message-----
From: Kabuki2@aol.com [SMTP:Kabuki2@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 11:17 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Custom Underdrive Pulleys
In a message dated 98-08-11 12:01:08 EDT, you write:
<< The best way (in my opinion) to save money here is to actually
break the
pulley's up into two parts: a "hub" and a "rim". The hubs could be
cast
aluminum and all (basically) identical (a very cheap manufacturing
method).
They could even be made in a custom form (ie: Pentastars w/ "DML" on
them, or
any other spoke design) and finished however you like (polished,
brushed,
blasted, etc.). The concern on the "rims" seems to be toughness.
>>
This is an alternate method. I chose to machine mine out of a solid
block of
billet aluminum for simplicity and tooling costs. Steel takes longer
to
machine, and tooling costs are higher... As for the toughness of the
outside
of the pulley, it's only rubber we're working with here .. If my
memory serves
me correctly, many aftermarket pulleys are simply clear coated, right?
A
anodized hardcoat should calm any concerns about their pulley wearing
out.
As for having a logo or something put on a flat surface, we can do
that, too.
I could have anything engraved on any flat surface (for eg; we've made
plenty
custom throttle body TPI plates for F-body and other LT1 cars, also
on
Mustangs on top of the plenum) .. I'd just need a picture and
someones
commitment ($) .. You've probably seen some of our work around on
Subway's and
other large fast food chain drink lids.
ttyl
Patrick
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