idling with pulleys, how long before battery dies???

jetuomi · 10-18-2001, 04:26 PM

see the subject...

thanks

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94 GT (triple black)
FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's
K&N, 190 lph, subframes, pulleys
MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners
My CAR!

jetuomi · 10-18-2001, 04:58 PM

let me add, the reason I'm asking is that I warm the car up in the morning (7am) when the frost up here in Canada is still on the grass. (haha, j/k)

But seriously, if it idles for 10 minutes, and then I drive it for 1/2 hr, there should be no problems when I park it and go to start it 8 hours later, right??

Thanks !!

jimberg · 10-18-2001, 05:35 PM

You shouldn't have any problems.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

PKRWUD · 10-18-2001, 11:38 PM

You will run out of gas before you have any battery problems, unless your charging system is defective.

Take care,
-Chris

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jetuomi · 10-19-2001, 08:42 AM

for anyone reading this post WITHOUT pulleys and just starting out modding their 5.0, I RECOMMEND GETTING THESE!!!

They feel like they have given such a wicked gain in power !! I'm going to dyno tonite, but either way, I am totally not disappointed!!!

RED92LX50 · 10-19-2001, 11:17 AM

I agree, Pulleys are a great mod - but you don't get something for nothing. My battery did not die right away, but over 2 years I replaced 2 batteries...then I put in the 130A alt and have been fine for over 4 years. It is really a drain in winter when it is cold & dark both going to work & coming home - because you are running heat & lights all the time & it never really gets a chance to charge the battery too well.

moponys · 10-19-2001, 11:33 AM

I've never had any problems with mine. That's including overheating and recharging...

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94 GT convert:TFS twisted wedge heads, TFS street intake, Lunati cam .500/.510 218/226, BBK FPR, BBK shorties, BBK 70mm tb, Pro-m 75mm, ASP pulleys, FMS 3:73, Transgo shiftkit,Flowmasters, Bassani x-pipe, K&N FIPK, FMS 1.6 roller rockers, 9mm wires,24lbs injectors,
190lph fuel pump, MSD cap and rotor, 18" wheels w/street tires, JMS custom chip, Trickflow phenolic spacer. ETs soon to come...

RED92LX50 · 10-19-2001, 12:11 PM

Ooops, I forgot to look at the year...94 GT probably had the 130A alt stock - in which case you would be fine.

90LxDroptop · 10-19-2001, 12:52 PM

for anyone reading this post WITHOUT pulleys and just starting out modding their 5.0, I RECOMMEND GETTING THESE!!!

They feel like they have given such a wicked gain in power !! I'm going to dyno tonite, but either way, I am totally not disappointed!!!

That's awesome to hear man. I'm probably gonna get some...which ones did you buy? which ones do you guys recommend (what company, asp,march...etc???) THANX!

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90 LX 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Removed Air Silencer, more mods to come...

RED92LX50 · 10-19-2001, 02:20 PM

I would recommend Aluminum ones, and don't bother getting the Powder coated ones, the powder coating on mine started coming off after a few years, and it is exposing some really shiny nice-looking aluminum underneath (which I would prefer anyway!). I got March, but I bet ASP, and BBK are all CNC manufactured to similar specs.

jetuomi · 10-19-2001, 03:15 PM

I got MAC pulleys, a 3 pulley set. They are powder coated black, cause I don't have anything else shiny in my engine bay, black looked better..

if you're all into COOL colours, go March for shiny, or Ford Motorsports for Blue Anodized look !

Enjoy !

(now I need a new upgrade to hunt down and install!!)

10-18-2001, 04:26 PM	#1
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	idling with pulleys, how long before battery dies??? see the subject... thanks ------------------ 94 GT (triple black) FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's K&N, 190 lph, subframes, pulleys MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners My CAR!

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10-18-2001, 04:58 PM	#2
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	let me add, the reason I'm asking is that I warm the car up in the morning (7am) when the frost up here in Canada is still on the grass. (haha, j/k) But seriously, if it idles for 10 minutes, and then I drive it for 1/2 hr, there should be no problems when I park it and go to start it 8 hours later, right?? Thanks !!

10-18-2001, 05:35 PM	#3
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	You shouldn't have any problems. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

10-18-2001, 11:38 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You will run out of gas before you have any battery problems, unless your charging system is defective. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

10-19-2001, 08:42 AM	#5
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	for anyone reading this post WITHOUT pulleys and just starting out modding their 5.0, I RECOMMEND GETTING THESE!!! They feel like they have given such a wicked gain in power !! I'm going to dyno tonite, but either way, I am totally not disappointed!!!

10-19-2001, 11:17 AM	#6
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	I agree, Pulleys are a great mod - but you don't get something for nothing. My battery did not die right away, but over 2 years I replaced 2 batteries...then I put in the 130A alt and have been fine for over 4 years. It is really a drain in winter when it is cold & dark both going to work & coming home - because you are running heat & lights all the time & it never really gets a chance to charge the battery too well.

10-19-2001, 11:33 AM	#7
moponys Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Antioch, CA 94521 Posts: 181	I've never had any problems with mine. That's including overheating and recharging... ------------------ 94 GT convert:TFS twisted wedge heads, TFS street intake, Lunati cam .500/.510 218/226, BBK FPR, BBK shorties, BBK 70mm tb, Pro-m 75mm, ASP pulleys, FMS 3:73, Transgo shiftkit,Flowmasters, Bassani x-pipe, K&N FIPK, FMS 1.6 roller rockers, 9mm wires,24lbs injectors, 190lph fuel pump, MSD cap and rotor, 18" wheels w/street tires, JMS custom chip, Trickflow phenolic spacer. ETs soon to come...

10-19-2001, 12:11 PM	#8
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	Ooops, I forgot to look at the year...94 GT probably had the 130A alt stock - in which case you would be fine.

10-19-2001, 12:52 PM	#9
90LxDroptop Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Posts: 315	for anyone reading this post WITHOUT pulleys and just starting out modding their 5.0, I RECOMMEND GETTING THESE!!! They feel like they have given such a wicked gain in power !! I'm going to dyno tonite, but either way, I am totally not disappointed!!! That's awesome to hear man. I'm probably gonna get some...which ones did you buy? which ones do you guys recommend (what company, asp,march...etc???) THANX! ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 AOD 3.73 Gears, Removed Air Silencer, more mods to come...

10-19-2001, 02:20 PM	#10
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	I would recommend Aluminum ones, and don't bother getting the Powder coated ones, the powder coating on mine started coming off after a few years, and it is exposing some really shiny nice-looking aluminum underneath (which I would prefer anyway!). I got March, but I bet ASP, and BBK are all CNC manufactured to similar specs.

10-19-2001, 03:15 PM	#11
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	I got MAC pulleys, a 3 pulley set. They are powder coated black, cause I don't have anything else shiny in my engine bay, black looked better.. if you're all into COOL colours, go March for shiny, or Ford Motorsports for Blue Anodized look ! Enjoy ! (now I need a new upgrade to hunt down and install!!)