underdrive pulleys?
12/20/05, 04:03 PM
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Originally posted by jason929rr@December 20, 2005, 3:02 PM
anybody experience week batteries from alternator not keeping up with charging?
anybody experience week batteries from alternator not keeping up with charging?
NOPE!!!!!
12/21/05, 04:50 AM
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Originally posted by jason929rr@December 20, 2005, 5:02 PM
anybody experience week batteries from alternator not keeping up with charging?
anybody experience week batteries from alternator not keeping up with charging?
With the headlights & foglights on, heater running and the Shaker 1000 running near it's limits, it keeps up just fine.
12/21/05, 06:30 AM
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I always question the underdrive pulleys too. Why would Ford (or any make) not use these as a standard? You figure it will save gas. You would think there must be some drawback from using these, such as charging or coolant flow. No?
12/21/05, 09:38 AM
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Originally posted by 24FAN@December 21, 2005, 9:33 AM
I always question the underdrive pulleys too. Why would Ford (or any make) not use these as a standard? You figure it will save gas. You would think there must be some drawback from using these, such as charging or coolant flow. No?
I always question the underdrive pulleys too. Why would Ford (or any make) not use these as a standard? You figure it will save gas. You would think there must be some drawback from using these, such as charging or coolant flow. No?
12/21/05, 11:18 AM
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Manufacturers err on the side of conservativism. They will over-run the accessories to make sure that more than enough water/electricity/whatever is available than go just enough. That's why there's always room for improvement in the engine tunes also. They design these cars to be acccepted and used by all types of drivers, because they know that people like us are going to come along and try to tweak a little more out of the car anyway, but we're not the majority of buyers. The majority is going to buy the car and leave it alone, except for the routine maintenance (some won't even do that).
That's the economics of it. Unless they're dealing with a limited market item (Ford GT, Ferrari F-430, Pagani Zonda) they're going to design in some flex because of the potential for selling more to the buyers that don't care that much about getting the last little bit of performace from their car. Even amongst us tinkerers, there are differences. Some are building their Mustangs for the fastest quarter mile they can run, others like good day to day drivability, but want more than the car came with. Some want the car to corner at 1g or more. It's impossible to design a car that can be all that to all people, so they go middle of the road, and that goes from the overall look of the car thru the tire choice (why do you think they have all-season tires on the Mustang?) to the reliability and easy of manufacturing of every little part on the car.
Does that make sense? Hope so, I'm tired of typing.
Anyway, I've got Steeda pullies on my car, and haven't had a single problem with anything, even here in Las Vegas.
That's the economics of it. Unless they're dealing with a limited market item (Ford GT, Ferrari F-430, Pagani Zonda) they're going to design in some flex because of the potential for selling more to the buyers that don't care that much about getting the last little bit of performace from their car. Even amongst us tinkerers, there are differences. Some are building their Mustangs for the fastest quarter mile they can run, others like good day to day drivability, but want more than the car came with. Some want the car to corner at 1g or more. It's impossible to design a car that can be all that to all people, so they go middle of the road, and that goes from the overall look of the car thru the tire choice (why do you think they have all-season tires on the Mustang?) to the reliability and easy of manufacturing of every little part on the car.
Does that make sense? Hope so, I'm tired of typing.
Anyway, I've got Steeda pullies on my car, and haven't had a single problem with anything, even here in Las Vegas.
12/21/05, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by jason929rr@December 20, 2005, 5:02 PM
anybody experience week batteries from alternator not keeping up with charging?
anybody experience week batteries from alternator not keeping up with charging?
12/21/05, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by jayguy@December 21, 2005, 2:21 PM
Manufacturers err on the side of conservativism. They will over-run the accessories to make sure that more than enough water/electricity/whatever is available than go just enough. That's why there's always room for improvement in the engine tunes also. They design these cars to be acccepted and used by all types of drivers, because they know that people like us are going to come along and try to tweak a little more out of the car anyway, but we're not the majority of buyers. The majority is going to buy the car and leave it alone, except for the routine maintenance (some won't even do that).
That's the economics of it. Unless they're dealing with a limited market item (Ford GT, Ferrari F-430, Pagani Zonda) they're going to design in some flex because of the potential for selling more to the buyers that don't care that much about getting the last little bit of performace from their car. Even amongst us tinkerers, there are differences. Some are building their Mustangs for the fastest quarter mile they can run, others like good day to day drivability, but want more than the car came with. Some want the car to corner at 1g or more. It's impossible to design a car that can be all that to all people, so they go middle of the road, and that goes from the overall look of the car thru the tire choice (why do you think they have all-season tires on the Mustang?) to the reliability and easy of manufacturing of every little part on the car.
Does that make sense? Hope so, I'm tired of typing.
Anyway, I've got Steeda pullies on my car, and haven't had a single problem with anything, even here in Las Vegas.
Manufacturers err on the side of conservativism. They will over-run the accessories to make sure that more than enough water/electricity/whatever is available than go just enough. That's why there's always room for improvement in the engine tunes also. They design these cars to be acccepted and used by all types of drivers, because they know that people like us are going to come along and try to tweak a little more out of the car anyway, but we're not the majority of buyers. The majority is going to buy the car and leave it alone, except for the routine maintenance (some won't even do that).
That's the economics of it. Unless they're dealing with a limited market item (Ford GT, Ferrari F-430, Pagani Zonda) they're going to design in some flex because of the potential for selling more to the buyers that don't care that much about getting the last little bit of performace from their car. Even amongst us tinkerers, there are differences. Some are building their Mustangs for the fastest quarter mile they can run, others like good day to day drivability, but want more than the car came with. Some want the car to corner at 1g or more. It's impossible to design a car that can be all that to all people, so they go middle of the road, and that goes from the overall look of the car thru the tire choice (why do you think they have all-season tires on the Mustang?) to the reliability and easy of manufacturing of every little part on the car.
Does that make sense? Hope so, I'm tired of typing.
Anyway, I've got Steeda pullies on my car, and haven't had a single problem with anything, even here in Las Vegas.
12/22/05, 02:08 AM
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Originally posted by lodom@December 21, 2005, 11:04 PM
Did you notice a seat of the pants improvement with the Steeda pullies?
Did you notice a seat of the pants improvement with the Steeda pullies?
That lasted another week till my JBA Longtube headers were installed and a new best time was achieved. Info in sig.
12/22/05, 12:03 PM
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Originally posted by lodom@December 22, 2005, 12:04 AM
Did you notice a seat of the pants improvement with the Steeda pullies?
Did you notice a seat of the pants improvement with the Steeda pullies?
After having them for 3 months, I still agree that they are worth the relatively inexpensive price for what they do.
12/22/05, 12:56 PM
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Originally posted by lodom@December 22, 2005, 12:04 AM
Did you notice a seat of the pants improvement with the Steeda pullies?
Did you notice a seat of the pants improvement with the Steeda pullies?
O yes i did!! wow, it felt great!
12/22/05, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by MaverickMLFD371@December 22, 2005, 1:59 PM
O yes i did!! wow, it felt great!
O yes i did!! wow, it felt great!
Now I am considering this mod in the Spring and am wondering if it is as GREAT as you say, especially since just a couple of posts before yours, said it was a very subtle differance. really sorry if I am off base here.......Dave
12/22/05, 05:01 PM
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Originally posted by davids2toys@December 22, 2005, 5:57 PM
Maverick, please dont take this the wrong way, I'm really not flaming you here, but I believe it was you who said how great the TBS was and how your butt o meter loved them, I installed it on my car and literally noticed no real difference at all, since that install many others have said the same thing as me.
Now I am considering this mod in the Spring and am wondering if it is as GREAT as you say, especially since just a couple of posts before yours, said it was a very subtle differance. really sorry if I am off base here.......Dave
Maverick, please dont take this the wrong way, I'm really not flaming you here, but I believe it was you who said how great the TBS was and how your butt o meter loved them, I installed it on my car and literally noticed no real difference at all, since that install many others have said the same thing as me.
Now I am considering this mod in the Spring and am wondering if it is as GREAT as you say, especially since just a couple of posts before yours, said it was a very subtle differance. really sorry if I am off base here.......Dave
I have the Steeda pulleys. You can feel the difference. The engine revs quicker with no ill effects at all on any of your accessories. Coupled it with the Meziere electric water pump and it is kickazz.
Scott
12/22/05, 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by 70MACH1OWNER@December 22, 2005, 6:04 PM
I have the Steeda pulleys. You can feel the difference. The engine revs quicker with no ill effects at all on any of your accessories. Coupled it with the Meziere electric water pump and it is kickazz.
Scott
I have the Steeda pulleys. You can feel the difference. The engine revs quicker with no ill effects at all on any of your accessories. Coupled it with the Meziere electric water pump and it is kickazz.
Scott
12/22/05, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by jason929rr@December 22, 2005, 4:19 PM
Whats the advantage of the electric water pump?
Whats the advantage of the electric water pump?
12/22/05, 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by don_w@December 22, 2005, 6:24 PM
One less thing being belt driven to rob power. In theory, it should free up some ponies. I have heard 5-10hp on average. Another benefit is for those who drag race. It will help cool the car down between runs (water circulating and fan running, with the engine off). I have one sitting in the garage waiting to be installed.
One less thing being belt driven to rob power. In theory, it should free up some ponies. I have heard 5-10hp on average. Another benefit is for those who drag race. It will help cool the car down between runs (water circulating and fan running, with the engine off). I have one sitting in the garage waiting to be installed.