underdrive pulleys and oil pan

CrimsonRacing · 05-21-2003, 07:43 AM

Ok Pony lovers............Brain picking time.

I am about to add underdrive pulleys to my Stang.Knowing about low voltage problems,I have been told to use a regular overdrive pulley on the alternator and this should solve and charging problems I may encounter.Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Second........I am preparing to add a new deep sump oil pan to the car as well.........I am not sure which size or model I should use.........NOw get those Ford Racing minds working and gimme some input.

Thanks,

Crimson

bigred90gt · 05-21-2003, 12:48 PM

I have under drive pullies, h20 pump alt and crank, and I have no charging issues. At idle, I get about 12 volts. When driving, it sits at around 15.5 to 16 volts. When I had my system, 1-15" sub, 2-6x9's, 2-5x7's, 2-3 1/2's and 3 amps, my voltage dipped a little when the bass hit, but went right back up. I also run the stock alt. However, I do encounter some minor cooling issues when sitting at idle for extended periods of time. But when I take off, the temp goes back down. I have nevre had it overheat on me, it just gets pretty hot. As far as the oil pan, I have no idea what to tell you.

Caymon

CrimsonRacing · 05-21-2003, 05:11 PM

bigred.....did you use all 3 underdrive pulleys or did you use a standard overdrive pulley on the alt?

bigred90gt · 05-21-2003, 05:51 PM

all 3

Hethj7 · 05-21-2003, 06:20 PM

I second what bigred said. I use all three pulleys from March and do not have problems with charging. It does drop a little at idle, but not enough to have ever caused me problems.

CrimsonRacing · 05-21-2003, 09:04 PM

bigred.....did you use all 3 underdrive pulleys or did you use a standard overdrive pulley on the alt?

bigred90gt · 05-21-2003, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by bigred90gt
all 3

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Hethj7 · 05-21-2003, 11:49 PM

That was kind of weird

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bigred90gt · 05-22-2003, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hethj7
That was kind of weird .....

Whats wierd?

Hethj7 · 05-22-2003, 08:45 AM

It just seemed like Crimson basically had a double post. I don't know how he missed your response the first time. Of course, looking at it now I guess it is not that weird....I don't know what I was thinking last night when I posted.

05-21-2003, 07:43 AM	#1
CrimsonRacing Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 18	underdrive pulleys and oil pan Ok Pony lovers............Brain picking time. I am about to add underdrive pulleys to my Stang.Knowing about low voltage problems,I have been told to use a regular overdrive pulley on the alternator and this should solve and charging problems I may encounter.Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Second........I am preparing to add a new deep sump oil pan to the car as well.........I am not sure which size or model I should use.........NOw get those Ford Racing minds working and gimme some input. Thanks, Crimson

05-21-2003, 12:48 PM	#2
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I have under drive pullies, h20 pump alt and crank, and I have no charging issues. At idle, I get about 12 volts. When driving, it sits at around 15.5 to 16 volts. When I had my system, 1-15" sub, 2-6x9's, 2-5x7's, 2-3 1/2's and 3 amps, my voltage dipped a little when the bass hit, but went right back up. I also run the stock alt. However, I do encounter some minor cooling issues when sitting at idle for extended periods of time. But when I take off, the temp goes back down. I have nevre had it overheat on me, it just gets pretty hot. As far as the oil pan, I have no idea what to tell you. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

05-21-2003, 05:11 PM	#3
CrimsonRacing Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 18	pulleys bigred.....did you use all 3 underdrive pulleys or did you use a standard overdrive pulley on the alt?

05-21-2003, 05:51 PM	#4
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	all 3 __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

05-21-2003, 06:20 PM	#5
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	I second what bigred said. I use all three pulleys from March and do not have problems with charging. It does drop a little at idle, but not enough to have ever caused me problems. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

05-21-2003, 09:04 PM	#6
CrimsonRacing Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 18	pulleys bigred.....did you use all 3 underdrive pulleys or did you use a standard overdrive pulley on the alt?

05-21-2003, 11:49 PM	#8
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	That was kind of weird ..... __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

05-22-2003, 08:45 AM	#10
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	It just seemed like Crimson basically had a double post. I don't know how he missed your response the first time. Of course, looking at it now I guess it is not that weird....I don't know what I was thinking last night when I posted. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244