I'm debating if I should purchase a Undrive Pulley for my 1996 Maxima...Is it worth the investment? Impressions anyone? Thanks..

Usual mods Y-Pipe,exhaust, intake, etc..

Fernando

 

Go to my site and you can read a complete writeup I did on the UDP. http://grprete.jnet.net

In short, it is a cheap easy mod to do - worth about 5-7 hp. Yes, you can feel the difference. Primarily it adds low-end torque.

I've had it since October 1999 with no problems.

 

Not worth the money for only 3-4hp. Take your cash and buy yourself a shiftknob, pedal kit, dash trim, interior lights, and clear corners. You'll find the hp gain is about the same.

 

I got mine and felt the difference off of the line...
For $167 I think it is worth it btw I got mine from Stillen...

 

Have you noticed any changes in RPM when the car idles?
Does it really add low-end power and are u able to feel it? I am thinking about buying one soon.

 

UDP was my first mod (along with CAI). The combo of the two really helps the low end torque. You CAN feel it.

Your y-pipe and exhaust helped with high end HP and passing speeds. Now add more pull off the line.

I've got so much torque I'm running 0-60mph in 6.4s - and those are rough launches. I haven't even timed yet with the new y-pipe and my b-pipe (installing today)

 

What about the udp and lightened flywheel as a combo these two mods should shave a good amount of time off your 0-60 run as well as the 1/4 mile run,well i can't wait to find out.

 

I'm scheduled to put mine on this wednesday.
Can't wait for the difference!!!
I also got mine from Stillen for 165.
What belts do you recommend?
Gates...Others as alternates?
Thanks

 

hey, i was thinking of getting one but i heard it messes with the ac and other things, i dont use the ac regardless but what are the draw backs? and do u have to have new belts with it?

DEBO

 

I haven't noticed any difference with a/c or other systems... I haven't noticed any speed either.

 

Well what i heard is that the udp frees up engine power but takes away from electrical power,but if gains is what your looking for then why not get it and while your at it get a lighter flywheel along with the unp to really crank up your acceleration.

 

you'll get more out of the pulley than with the 'mods' you listed above. Why waste your money on interior lights, dash trim, etc..

 

You'll be fine, even with a full stereo system, AC blasting, etc

 

- Hey Greg, your site is pretty nifty. Thanks for combining pictures, info, and impressions all at once. You guys should go check it out. ;-)

 

HP gain from a pedal and dash kit?

well. Any gains for the engine is well worth it in the long run. i mean, if you're going to go all out, you have to get the little pieces that all come into place at the end..

i'd rather go for power, than for simple looks.

 

My A/C suffered with the UDP. It just doesn't have the cold oomph to cool the car as fast. I saw the diff within weeks of installing so I doubt it was the refrigerant.

Somebody warned that the lighter flywheel screwed up the cruise control. Because of the faster acceleration it kept kicking the throttle in & out or something. Just something I heard.

 

I got one from Unorthodox Racing a few months ago. They shipped fast, and the installation instructions were good. Beautiful aluminum piece! It's available in a few colors, but, for stealth, I got a black one. The weight difference between the OEM steel pulley and the UR was obvious. I got a discernable improvement in low-end power, based on butt dyno results. So far, I have not noted any negative side-effects: no A/C problems, dimming headlights, etc. And I have a 260-watt aftermarket stereo system... I think if I were going to have a problem, it would have manifested itself by now.

The more mods I get, the more I want! I haven't been disappointed with any of my mods so far... Knock on wood.

 

So what is the brand & P/N and where can it be purchased for the least amount of money.

 

so what r the final costs w/ pulley belts and install i need numbers here people.


DEBO

 

I think you're looking at $300-$350 for parts, shipping, and installation --if you don't do it yourself. Maybe more, depending on your location... I think Unorthodox Racing is in New York. Stillen is out in California. Good luck.

 

I was interested. Now a bit concerned as I live in South Florida and need every bit of AC I can squeeze outa my system. Maybe not then.

 

i live on long island and i happen to be about 30 min from unorthadox racing so i will give them a call. i dont know about spending 300 on 5-7 hp maybe 225 thats the limit.

DEBO

 

I got the pulley for 165 at Stillen. Belts should be around 35 or so.