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Old 03-27-2006, 09:23 PM
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Underdrive Pulley

It's a maxima given that a y pipe is the best bang for your buck, but what i'm wondering is if a underdrive pulley is a close second...unorthodox claims 8-10 hp increase, is that true?! I'm sure i'll get flamed for this thread but I gotta know and couldn't find it in the recent posts anywhere.
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UDP is definately not a close 2nd to a y-pipe...

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The VQ will rev faster and it will contribute to reaching peak power earlier.
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so reaching peak power faster=more power?? I can see how reving faster would be convenient but doesn't seem like it would help very much w/o alot of mods...I have a y pipe and hacked intake...think it will be very noticeable??
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i can sell you my motostorm udp with both belts with about 3000 miles if you are interested =]
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Spend a little extra and get a lightened flywheel if you want to feel what an underdrive pulley CLAIMS you will. I didn't notice a difference in my UDP until my ac was bypassed and more when only power steering was hooked up.
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ti2tmax
Spend a little extra and get a lightened flywheel if you want to feel what an underdrive pulley CLAIMS you will. I didn't notice a difference in my UDP until my ac was bypassed and more when only power steering was hooked up.
That's interesting. This is a little off subject, but does anyone make aftermarket cam shafts (to compliment the lighter pulley)?
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:06 AM
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Yes, but the cost/benefit ratio is not very good.

And yes, I dont really think this yeilds more hp, just changes the curve.
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The UDP seems to only allow the engine to spin a little easier/ less work. But I don't really think it "frees up horsepower".
There's also pistons I think, but none of it seems worth it unless you're rebuilding the engine already.
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When installed my UDP it only shaved off a tenth of a second off my quarter mile time.
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hmm... i didn't feel much gains when i put the pulley on, but couple days later however i noticed the increases, especially in lower rpm's, car pulls a lil tiny bit faster. Motorstorm UP is only like 90$ so its not that expensive, get it.
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Originally Posted by ti2tmax
The UDP seems to only allow the engine to spin a little easier/ less work. But I don't really think it "frees up horsepower".
There's also pistons I think, but none of it seems worth it unless you're rebuilding the engine already.
yup..they sell the engine rebuilt kits here if anyone whats to spend the money.

http://www.importperformanceparts.ne...ek-nissan.html
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Alright so a udp isn't that great it sounds...so what is the next best thing after a ypipe? I'll get around to dropping the max this summer...
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so what is the next best thing after a ypipe?
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lol yes it is my money but i'd like to spend it wisely, thus i ask the wise ones...
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