are pulleys a good buy

03-09-2002, 06:11 PM

I was thinking of putting on some pulleys but i dont wont to spend the CA$H if there not going to be worth it. i wood rather tint my windows or up grade the stereo. what do you guys think?

What do you think will give more bang for the buck: throttle body or pullys?

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 03-09-2002, 07:30 PM

Get pulleys. You only need a throttle body after u have more engine mods (heads, intake etc.) I want some too

Later,
Nick

89 ATI · 03-09-2002, 08:54 PM

In my opinion if you have much of a stereo you don't want pullies. My car would not give me enough of a charge at idle to unlock the doors when my lights were on. I got rid of them because they didn't keep the battery charged.

fastinturns · 03-09-2002, 10:10 PM

I agree pulleys on my car would discharge battery at idle. and if its a street car and you have ac forget it.

Hozer 88GTConv · 03-09-2002, 10:47 PM

You just have to upgrade your alternator too. 130-140 Amps are available engineered for underdrive pulleys.

89 ATI · 03-10-2002, 07:34 AM

That is a lot of money for 6 hp.

03-10-2002, 04:33 PM

Good point, i never thought about the battery. i think i will wait on those. that just to much to sacrifice for 6hp.

thanks

stock89 · 03-10-2002, 04:38 PM

All,
Not too sure what the deal is, but when I put my pullies in I recieved at least "Seat of the pants dyno" of 6 HP, if not more. The only time I notice my amps lower is at a stoplight with everything on (Lights, stereo, ect..), but it's so minor it's not even worth paying attention to actually. Stock alternator too. I haven't tried the A/C yet because it hasn't been warm enough to even try it. I would strongly recommend them. I picked them up from a guy switching to another setup and didn't need them anymore, blower maybe? I got them for $50, at that price they are a dime a dozen. Get them used, if you don't like them, sell them in the classified section here! Best luck, Rob

03-09-2002, 06:11 PM	#1
50DAVIDLX Guest Posts: n/a	are pulleys a good buy I was thinking of putting on some pulleys but i dont wont to spend the CA$H if there not going to be worth it. i wood rather tint my windows or up grade the stereo. what do you guys think? What do you think will give more bang for the buck: throttle body or pullys?

03-09-2002, 07:30 PM	#2
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Get pulleys. You only need a throttle body after u have more engine mods (heads, intake etc.) I want some too Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

03-09-2002, 08:54 PM	#3
89 ATI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 120	In my opinion if you have much of a stereo you don't want pullies. My car would not give me enough of a charge at idle to unlock the doors when my lights were on. I got rid of them because they didn't keep the battery charged. __________________ 89 GT convertible, Kenny Brown level 5, Edelbrock performer, AFR 165's, Comp cams XE270HR, C&L 76, 24# inj, Crane 1.7's, 70mm BBK throttle body 298.2 hp 328.2 tq Mustang dyno "Our lady of blessed acceleration don't fail me now" Elwood Blues

03-09-2002, 10:47 PM	#5
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	130 Amp alternator You just have to upgrade your alternator too. 130-140 Amps are available engineered for underdrive pulleys. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

03-10-2002, 07:34 AM	#6
89 ATI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 120	That is a lot of money for 6 hp. __________________ 89 GT convertible, Kenny Brown level 5, Edelbrock performer, AFR 165's, Comp cams XE270HR, C&L 76, 24# inj, Crane 1.7's, 70mm BBK throttle body 298.2 hp 328.2 tq Mustang dyno "Our lady of blessed acceleration don't fail me now" Elwood Blues

03-09-2002, 10:10 PM	#4
fastinturns Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: columbus ohio U.S.A. Posts: 5	I agree pulleys on my car would discharge battery at idle. and if its a street car and you have ac forget it.

03-10-2002, 04:33 PM	#7
50DAVIDLX Guest Posts: n/a	Good point, i never thought about the battery. i think i will wait on those. that just to much to sacrifice for 6hp. thanks

03-10-2002, 04:38 PM	#8
stock89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 124	All, Not too sure what the deal is, but when I put my pullies in I recieved at least "Seat of the pants dyno" of 6 HP, if not more. The only time I notice my amps lower is at a stoplight with everything on (Lights, stereo, ect..), but it's so minor it's not even worth paying attention to actually. Stock alternator too. I haven't tried the A/C yet because it hasn't been warm enough to even try it. I would strongly recommend them. I picked them up from a guy switching to another setup and didn't need them anymore, blower maybe? I got them for $50, at that price they are a dime a dozen. Get them used, if you don't like them, sell them in the classified section here! Best luck, Rob __________________ 89 LX 5.0 Notchback, FINALLY NO LONGER STOCK!

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