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Old 05-17-2001, 01:03 PM
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Pulleys, yes or no? What ones work good?

I'm looking at going for pulleys, see the sig. I was wondering what your guys thought on them were and which ones you like. I konw that they are not all the same so what do you like?

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I've got the Hypertech ones. Save your money for stuff that will make a difference.

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Old 05-17-2001, 02:32 PM
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Pulley gains depend a lot on how high you rev the engine. BAck when I was doing "super-tunes" (80's and 90's),, pulleys on a L98 TPI was worth .09 - .15 seconds,, depending on existing mods.
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Hey thanks guys for your input. I don't know I don't really think that hypertech knows quite what to do, there chips suck and from what it sounds like so do there pulleys.

Anyone else have any opions on them? I want as many people as possable. Thanks!!
Old 05-17-2001, 06:54 PM
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I have the march pully on my lt1 and I didn't notice any gain from it. If I were you I would save my money and put it into something more substantual.

just my opinion

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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Yeah, I wouldn't get them, but if u do only get the crank pulley. When others had them all on their cars, they had lots of BS with them and took them off and put the other 1's on again.

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Car: 84 T/A
Engine: 305HOL69
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I've got an underdrive crank pulley on my car, only because the original was bent up. It didn't seem to make any difference for me.
I actually had some trouble with the alternator belt getting too close to the lower-left water pump bolt which is threaded off the bolt head for the smog pump bracket mount. Since the pulley is smaller, it brought the belt in closer to this part. I had to find another bolt with a flat head.
There's better things available to increase performance.

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I have March's Power and Amp pulleys and I gained about a car length with them.

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Humm thanks much guys, I'm pulling my motor this fall but am just looking for something to do between now and then. I don't have'em and was kinda wondering if it was worth it. I am redoing all my ignition tonight to it should be fun... Thanks!
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Car: 89 Iroc
Engine: 305TPI
Transmission: T5
Sypder I have the power and amp series as well and they felt like they helped me out a little. I could feel it pull a little harder. It is one of those little things that will always help you out. I also have no problems with charging at all. I have the 2 piece btw.
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Car: Trans Am
Engine: ZZ3 HO
Transmission: 700R-4
They are worth it if you engine runs at a higher rpm i.e. idle 1200 up. It can save the bearings in your waterpump,Air cond. compressor,smog pump, and alt. They are especially necessary if your running 3.42-3.73 gears and a 2800 stall convertor.

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