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Possible Underdrive Pulleys

Does anyone have experience using underdrive pulleys on a 5.0 CFI?
Any more power? Any overheating?
Also, does anyone know where you can find them for an 84 V8?

Possible Underdrive Pulleys

Reply #1
I'd look for a set for a mustang as you probably wont find them for a t-bird/cougar

edit:  was wrong look on http://www.summitracing.com  they have a few sets to choose from but they are the same part numbers as the mustang

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Reply #2
If you're still running the stock alternator, I wouldn't try it.
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

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Reply #3
Quote from: Chuck W
If you're still running the stock alternator, I wouldn't try it.


I completly agree. When I bought my Cougar it had a set on it and if I sat in a parking lot too long with the engine running, vent blower running, and the radio on (no amp or anything like that). The battery would be dead within 25min or so.

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Reply #4
What Chuck said(although I ran a stock 60A alt for almost four years with no problem, but it won't charge at idle). I dunno if they still sell underdrives for a V-belt setup...

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Reply #5
Thanks for the help!

overdriven alternator?

Reply #6
Is there a way to underdrive all of the accessories except the alternator, or does it have to work all together?