Is the horsepower increase noticeable enough to justify $100 for an underdrive crank pulley? I need to do belts and crank seal anyway and I'm getting "since I have it apart" syndrome. There is a really good write-up about it at http://www.4dsc.com/articles/drivetrain/udp/udp.shtml but I'd like to hear about the results or lack thereof. Opinions?

 

Matt's always talking about his killer 3rd gear with it

 

Yes it's worth every penny. It might be a better bang for the buck than a Ypipe. I personally shaved 2 tenths in the 1/4 mile and 1 FULL tenth in my 60 foot. You will noticably increase throttle response and low end power. The rediculous throttle response will put a smile on your face. I guarantee you've never seen your tach needle move so fast.

 

Someone's never seen a Fidanza in action before, buahahahhahaha I'll try to get a small video for you. hehehehe

 

Yeah, it's definately worth it. Just like Aaron said, you'll have much better throttle response, and better acceleration. Also, the $100 price isnt that bad considering the pulley for the vg engine is around $140

 

Very worth it and I can agree with Matt's 3rd gear thing, there is a big difference and I also think its the best mod in the sense of the best bang for your buck.

 

oh man this is gonna be great !! i havent driven it with the udp on yet in excited now all i need is my CAI i have faith john come on man bang these suckers out !!

 

Damn...really??

 

[Dr Evil voice]: "Yea ... Really"

 

you have no idea the twisted smile that just came on my face........

 

What, you got it too?

 

i get that smile when i know my cars gonna go faster, its like a burst of NITROUS running thru my veins....ahhhh thats better

 

oh so pink...

 

UDP? lets see...insane throttle response, incredible driveability, decent install (note 4ft breaker bar and my dad kicking it to get the nut off while i held the brakes). not sure how the install is on an auto, but dont be afraid when the whole bolt comes off the pulley instead of just the nut..we thought it broke cuz it made a horrible squeak/cracking noise and the whole thing came out...man was i stupid back then(2 years ago).
but yeh, UDP is worth every penny (i actually like the steering feel a bit more now..more connected to the road).
you need to get a flywheel and decent clutch too, that helps incredibly with driveability in my opinion...

ok i'm done rambling(read: boredum).

 

were can i get a upd for a ve ??????????

 

ASP i believe is the only company that makes 'em..i bought mine from them directly...also, aaron has the correct belt sizes, the ASP numbers were wrong (not sure if they fixed them or not)

 

www.rpmoutlet.com or www.summitracing.com

rpm is cheapest I think.

 

Whatever happened to those unorthodox racing ones i heard of before? Do they still make them?

 

I think those unorthodox racing ones are for the vg engine and the asp ones are for the ve. If i remember correctly the pulleys for the vg engine are a bit more expensive.

 

Screw the UDP (its good and all) but the VE's 3rd gear out weighs it.

VE 5 speed's 3rd Gear

 

on the vg, (this is a dumb question) but does it make any difference like in an se, and does anyone know where to get it??

i was replacing my alternator last nite, and i got that syndrome

 

oh yesss they have.....

fidanza is i.n.s.a.n.e............

 

pink =

 

i have a UR pulley on the way!!!

also i am getting my RSTB and ground wire kit today!!!