Aftermarket Underdrive Pulley

Started by TGP Nick, May 30, 2007, 05:16:58 PM

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TGP Nick

Is there anyone besides FFP that makes underdrive pullies for our 3.1's?  If not, how much did FFP pullies cost when new?
Thanks
Nick
1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix- LG5 - 4T60HD
2008 Ford Ranger XLT- 2.3 DOHC I-4 - 5MT
2012 Nissan Altima SR coupe- 3.5 V6 - 6MT

TGP Nick

Nick
1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix- LG5 - 4T60HD
2008 Ford Ranger XLT- 2.3 DOHC I-4 - 5MT
2012 Nissan Altima SR coupe- 3.5 V6 - 6MT

jimmy

                Nick if you haven't check this out you might want to. just one of the reasons why I stuck with my stock one.


                                       http://www.tgpforums.com/index.php?topic=2705.0

TGP Nick

So.... if I'm understanding this correctly- the OEM pulley has a rubber seal on it and the FFP one doesn't, causing the bottom end to be unstable, hurting the crank bearings?  correct me if I'm wrong- just trying to understand this...
Nick
1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix- LG5 - 4T60HD
2008 Ford Ranger XLT- 2.3 DOHC I-4 - 5MT
2012 Nissan Altima SR coupe- 3.5 V6 - 6MT

jimmy

#4
         So-- so what your really paying for is more problems, you really ain't gaining nothing. you're just trading off is all your doing.

         Untill something substantial showing me a full gain comes forward, I really don't see myself wasting money like that :deal:.

         Now like the  FFP motor mounts and their coil-overs, that to me is a 100% gain no loss. but I guess if you have your heart 

         sold on it there ain't no stopping ya. Try-em out and let me know Nick. jimmy :thumb:

TGP Nick

Meh now after what you have told me, I don't really wanna try it.... espacially with all the problems I've been having with it lately.... thats all I need is a thrown out crank bearing! :icon_rolleyes: :laugh:
Nick
1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix- LG5 - 4T60HD
2008 Ford Ranger XLT- 2.3 DOHC I-4 - 5MT
2012 Nissan Altima SR coupe- 3.5 V6 - 6MT

GOT2B GM

People have been running FFP UD pulleys for thousands of miles with NO ill effects.


Matt Shantz - 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix COLD A/C 80K mi, KAZ Hot Tuned, Birchtrax'ed +  a few mods  ......... 14.6829 @ 95.11 mph

GOT2B GM

Not to mention 60* V6's are internaly balanced, unlike the 90* V6's that rely on the harmonic balancer to balance vibrations from the engine.


Matt Shantz - 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix COLD A/C 80K mi, KAZ Hot Tuned, Birchtrax'ed +  a few mods  ......... 14.6829 @ 95.11 mph

TGP Nick

After re-reading all that again :laugh:  I have a question: do the OEM crank pullies on our cars have harmonic balancers or ANY kind of balancers whatsoever??  I always thought they were just pure metal, with nothing else in there- no balances, weights, etc....  please correct me if I'm wrong
Nick
1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix- LG5 - 4T60HD
2008 Ford Ranger XLT- 2.3 DOHC I-4 - 5MT
2012 Nissan Altima SR coupe- 3.5 V6 - 6MT

GOT2B GM



Matt Shantz - 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix COLD A/C 80K mi, KAZ Hot Tuned, Birchtrax'ed +  a few mods  ......... 14.6829 @ 95.11 mph

TGP Nick

So, if there is no rubber balancer or harmonic balancer on them, why is everyone freaking out?  The FFP pulley for example should be no different, other than being lighter and slightly smaller.... any argument against this?
Nick
1989 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix- LG5 - 4T60HD
2008 Ford Ranger XLT- 2.3 DOHC I-4 - 5MT
2012 Nissan Altima SR coupe- 3.5 V6 - 6MT

GOT2B GM

I dont see the big issue with this on these motors, but if someone knows otherwise, please chime in.


Matt Shantz - 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix COLD A/C 80K mi, KAZ Hot Tuned, Birchtrax'ed +  a few mods  ......... 14.6829 @ 95.11 mph