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Gen X Underdrive Pulleys

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Old May 1, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Default Gen X Underdrive Pulleys

Just wanted to know if anyone has used these, or any other underdrive pulley on their magnum. Interested in getting them but not sure if it's worth the money?
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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I don't think you're going to see any noticeable improvement in MPG with underdrive pulleys. Underdrives are really meant for highly modified engines where you're looking for that extra 1/100 of a second in the 1/4 mile. On the street you can actually run into problems if you underdrive your alternator and/or AC compressor. The alternator may not be able to keep up with the electrical demand of the car if you are cruising at low speeds/RPM's, and the same with the AC compressor. Never underdrive a power steering pump. The only time I've ever used underdrive pulleys was on a 1980 Chevy Monza with a 240 hp 4-banger, and even then I didn't notice any difference in acceleration times or mpg. Underdrives might be practical if being used on a tow vehicle that spends most of its time at highway speeds/RPM's.
 
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