which pulleys to buy???

GhettoPop · 03-10-2004, 12:37 AM

i want a set of pulleys for maximum power gain with no charging/cooling issues in heavy stop and go traffic. cooling i have a stewart water pump, 3 row rad, new stock fan, new fan clutch, 195 thermostat, no current cooling problems. as for charging, i want to pick up a PA Performance 160 amp alternator. so many choices for pulleys, BBK, Steeda, March, Auto Specialities, FMS............which to choose?

also, is it worth the exrta $$$ for aluminum vs. steel?

stang_racer20 · 03-10-2004, 01:00 AM

If your asking which is the best brand to go with I'd say March. Although when it comes to pulleys theres no huge difference. You should be safe with a nice hi-flow alum. water-pump and maybe a 180 or 185 stat. For the alternator your definitely good to go with the 3g swap.

Ackbar00 · 03-10-2004, 11:03 AM

I got March's on mine. Like them just fine. But any would prolly work as good as another. I put the Alternator pully on and wish I had never done it(Charging Issues). I have since upgradded to a 3G and left the pully off (No Problems). Get the aluminum, it is not much more and as they say, every little bit helps

You get that Anderson Power Pipe yet?

GhettoPop · 03-10-2004, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Ackbar00

You get that Anderson Power Pipe yet?

ackbar, u are one funny mofo! hahahhahaha the thing is, it's a stock motor, and i just can't drop $250 on a powerpipe. for the money, i would be much better off with a set of gears. i agree it's a nice pipe, but i cant drop that kinda of loot for a few extra horses and a place to mount the msd box. don't worry, i probally wont be buying any other CAI's either!

GhettoPop · 03-10-2004, 12:00 PM

by the way ackbar, why did u leave the underdrive pully off the 3G? did u ever try it out? thanks admiral

Red5Ltr · 04-03-2004, 04:40 PM

What are you guys talking about by 3G?

GhettoPop · 04-04-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by Red5Ltr
What are you guys talking about by 3G?

2D alternator is stock on 87-93 stang, 94+ use 3G alternator, more output and less chance of a fire

GhettoPop · 04-04-2004, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by GhettoPop
2D alternator is stock on 87-93 stang, 94+ use 3G alternator, more output and less chance of a fire

2D.......i meant to say 2G (2nd generation)

89GTimporteater · 04-05-2004, 01:08 AM

watch your A$$ on pulleys. I've got aluminum UD's that came with my car when I bought it. I have a 140 AMP Powermaster Alternator with a pulley the size of the shaft because my crank pulley is so underdriven. works fine above 1000RPM's, but I also installed a 1000AMP Deep Cycle batt. so my lights NEVER go dim. The pulley's free up more than you'd think, just don't go too overboard like mine's previous owner.

Ackbar00 · 04-05-2004, 07:29 AM

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Originally posted by GhettoPop
by the way ackbar, why did u leave the underdrive pully off the 3G? did u ever try it out? thanks admiral

No, I figured for all the shit I went though with the old setup, I was not going to mess with it. Plus, The Alt. Pully adds at most what, 1 HP? Not worth it in my opinion.

Gears - Power Pipe....... Id still get the pipe

Red5Ltr · 04-05-2004, 11:47 AM

AckBar:

Are the pics of you car taken at Norwalk Raceway, Ohio? What else do you have under the hood? I'm trying to get an idea on H.P. in my 93' 5.0

sedanman · 04-05-2004, 07:07 PM

I have a stock alt. and a electric fan and had no problems with underdrives.

I would reccommend march aluminum underdrives because they won't rust like the steel ones.

Ackbar00 · 04-06-2004, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Red5Ltr
AckBar:

Are the pics of you car taken at Norwalk Raceway, Ohio? What else do you have under the hood? I'm trying to get an idea on H.P. in my 93' 5.0

I have been there before, but they are not form Norwalk. The Dyno Pics are form Bowling Green KY 2 years ago. Before the Turbo, it made 300 RWHP. For a complete list, check out my cardomain webpage.

03-10-2004, 12:37 AM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	which pulleys to buy??? i want a set of pulleys for maximum power gain with no charging/cooling issues in heavy stop and go traffic. cooling i have a stewart water pump, 3 row rad, new stock fan, new fan clutch, 195 thermostat, no current cooling problems. as for charging, i want to pick up a PA Performance 160 amp alternator. so many choices for pulleys, BBK, Steeda, March, Auto Specialities, FMS............which to choose? also, is it worth the exrta $$$ for aluminum vs. steel? __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

03-10-2004, 01:00 AM	#2
stang_racer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 348	If your asking which is the best brand to go with I'd say March. Although when it comes to pulleys theres no huge difference. You should be safe with a nice hi-flow alum. water-pump and maybe a 180 or 185 stat. For the alternator your definitely good to go with the 3g swap. __________________ 92 Mustang GT, 347 Stroker(Forged Steel Crank/Rods-Balanced, Forged Aluminum Dished Pistons), Trick Flow Track Heat Intake, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads w/ Stage 3 port/polish, 80mm C&L MAF, FMS 30# Inj., BBK AFPR, Trick Flow Stage 2 Cam, Trick Flow 1.6R Rockers, BBK E.L. Headers, Flowmaster Cat-Back, MAC CAI, FMS Pulleys, Griffin Alum. Radiator, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor; AOD, Dynamic 3300 Lockup Converter, B & M Super Cooler, B&M Ratchet Shifter; 3:73 gears.

03-10-2004, 11:03 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	I got March's on mine. Like them just fine. But any would prolly work as good as another. I put the Alternator pully on and wish I had never done it(Charging Issues). I have since upgradded to a 3G and left the pully off (No Problems). Get the aluminum, it is not much more and as they say, every little bit helps You get that Anderson Power Pipe yet? __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

03-10-2004, 12:00 PM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	by the way ackbar, why did u leave the underdrive pully off the 3G? did u ever try it out? thanks admiral __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

04-03-2004, 04:40 PM	#6
Red5Ltr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 50	What are you guys talking about by 3G? __________________ 93' Mustang w/ a stock 302 block, E303 cam, 3.73 gears, Pulleys, Edelbrock Performer upper and lower, Edlebrock 70mm throttle body, gt40 heads 1.94 intake, 1.60 exhaust, 1.6 roller rockers, American Thunder exhaust, BBK cold air intake, BBK off road H-pipe, BBK 1-5/8 shorties, AOD with shift kit and 15* timing.

04-05-2004, 01:08 AM	#9
89GTimporteater Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 15	watch your A$$ on pulleys. I've got aluminum UD's that came with my car when I bought it. I have a 140 AMP Powermaster Alternator with a pulley the size of the shaft because my crank pulley is so underdriven. works fine above 1000RPM's, but I also installed a 1000AMP Deep Cycle batt. so my lights NEVER go dim. The pulley's free up more than you'd think, just don't go too overboard like mine's previous owner.

04-05-2004, 11:47 AM	#11
Red5Ltr Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 50	AckBar: Are the pics of you car taken at Norwalk Raceway, Ohio? What else do you have under the hood? I'm trying to get an idea on H.P. in my 93' 5.0 __________________ 93' Mustang w/ a stock 302 block, E303 cam, 3.73 gears, Pulleys, Edelbrock Performer upper and lower, Edlebrock 70mm throttle body, gt40 heads 1.94 intake, 1.60 exhaust, 1.6 roller rockers, American Thunder exhaust, BBK cold air intake, BBK off road H-pipe, BBK 1-5/8 shorties, AOD with shift kit and 15* timing.

04-05-2004, 07:07 PM	#12
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	I have a stock alt. and a electric fan and had no problems with underdrives. I would reccommend march aluminum underdrives because they won't rust like the steel ones. __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

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