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Topic subjectUnderdrive pulley messes up engine
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57855, Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by vaughn, Aug-25-03 06:37 PM
I was wanting to buy an af/x underdrive pulley but heard that it messes up the roation of the crankshaft and will give me problems later. If anyone has any comments please say
57857, RE: Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by jerseystyle1, Aug-25-03 06:50 PM
Do a search, this was discussed before and the same conclusion comes up.......That it is a bunch of BS. I am by no means an expert on the internal combustion engine, but I have a UDP along with the majority of peeps on here and I don't think anyone (since I have been here) has experienced any problems caused by a UDP.
57861, RE: Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by DR1665, Aug-25-03 07:29 PM
AFX UDP is one of the BPUs most here would consider MANDATORY. Whoever told you it's a bad idea is no one you want to pay to work on your car. Buy it. Rent the tool and install it yourself in about an hour. You WON'T regret it.

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57869, RE: Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by MotoFool, Aug-26-03 01:00 AM
on alot of engines UDP can harm the motor the 420a it doesn't...

Bill
57874, RE: Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by VX100, Aug-26-03 05:13 AM
>on alot of engines UDP can harm the motor the 420a it
>doesn't...

Very true. It can be a bad addition to some engines. The 420A loves it :thumbsup trust me, you'll like the power increase
57909, RE: Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by Michael_97RS, Aug-26-03 11:27 AM
Yup, 420A does not have a balancer pulley, just a damper. There's no damage and I say less strain on the engine due to the lower rotational mass. There's less stress now, buy, install and enjoy.



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57968, RE: Underdrive pulley messes up engine
Posted by ThE oRACLe, Aug-27-03 06:29 AM
ive had it for almost 2 years now and no problems .. the install isnt to bad and you'll enjoy the quicker revs ... from what i hear our factory crank is very well built and is quite strong