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ajcfalconMay-27-04 06:07 PM
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#75265, "unorthodox or AFX"


          

i only looked at howell's site at the AFX, which goes for $140 W/ the belts. how much is the unorthodox and where can i get it?

has anyone had experience with both of them that can tell me which one is better. ive heard good things about both, and the AFX is easier to install because its only 1 piece....

anyone have any input on this?



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RE: unorthodox or AFX, totaleklipse97, May-27-04 06:11 PM, #1
RE: unorthodox or AFX, fungul, May-27-04 06:12 PM, #2
RE: unorthodox or AFX, totaleklipse97, May-27-04 06:20 PM, #3
      RE: unorthodox or AFX, SILVERNT, May-27-04 07:49 PM, #4
           RE: unorthodox or AFX, injendsm, May-28-04 05:24 AM, #5
           RE: unorthodox or AFX, oRACLe063, May-28-04 05:31 AM, #6
           RE: unorthodox or AFX, injendsm, May-28-04 09:07 AM, #7
                RE: unorthodox or AFX, TeamDR1665, May-28-04 09:17 AM, #8
                     RE: unorthodox or AFX, injendsm, May-28-04 06:20 PM, #9
                          RE: unorthodox or AFX, turbo8u, May-28-04 06:24 PM, #10
RE: unorthodox or AFX, VendorAFX_Manufacturing, May-28-04 10:23 AM, #11
RE: unorthodox or AFX, turbo8u, May-28-04 12:14 PM, #12
      RE: unorthodox or AFX, TeamMichael_97RS, May-28-04 12:24 PM, #13
           RE: unorthodox or AFX, turbo8u, May-28-04 12:38 PM, #14
                RE: unorthodox or AFX, Global Ruler Of All ThingsDarkOne, May-28-04 01:06 PM, #15
                     RE: unorthodox or AFX, turbo8u, May-28-04 01:14 PM, #16
                          RE: unorthodox or AFX, TeamDeanoD, May-29-04 01:16 PM, #17
                               RE: unorthodox or AFX, DarKReaLity, May-30-04 07:19 AM, #18

totaleklipse97May-27-04 06:11 PM
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#75266, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by ajcfalcon
i only looked at howell's site at the AFX, which goes for $140 W/ the belts. how much is the unorthodox and where can i get it? has anyone had experience with both of them that can tell me which one is better. ive heard good things about both, and the AFX is easier to install because its only 1 piece.... anyone have any input on this?


i haven't had both so i can't compare... but just so you know the UR is basically one piece too. If you want u just have the option of taking off ALL the belts very easily.


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fungulMay-27-04 06:12 PM
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#75267, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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I have an AFX and I like it alot. From what I hear the unorthadox is less of an underdrive which means less HP gain. Also I'm pretty sure the AFX is only like 120 now. Either one will be just as much of a bitch to install as the other because the hardest part is taking the stock pulley off.

Hope this helps

  

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totaleklipse97May-27-04 06:20 PM
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#75268, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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this topic has been beat to death over and over and over again... i may be nice about it but others may not. PLEASE USE THE SEARCH!!!!! each has it's pro's and con's... one is more underdrive one weights less no one that i know of has dyno'ed the difference sooo blah who cares it's like maybe 1/4 of a horsepower difference if any. Just go with what you get a good deal on, i got my UR for $100 so that is what i got!

my car will sound like, bumbabumbubavrooooooooooooooomrooooooooahhhhhhhhhhhhh, kishhhhhh
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SILVERNTMay-27-04 07:49 PM
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#75276, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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There is another option,
http://exileracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=215_248_234&products_id=399
the price is a little higher than afx, but there is no pressing or pulling involved at all. The pulley slips on, and secures to the crank sprocket with 3 bolts. With this pulley, you will never need a pulley puller ever again. Colors are red, blue, and clear anodized.

  

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injendsmMay-28-04 05:24 AM
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#75282, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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www.turbotechracing.com sells unorthodox parts.


www.gregsorrells.com

http://ubanimator.com>

  

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oRACLe063May-28-04 05:31 AM
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#75284, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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i have heard complaints about tore up belts with the afx ... ive had the unorthadox for give or take 2 yrs ... belts are fine engine and crank are fine its a good buy imo

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#75290, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by SILVERNT
There is another option, http://exileracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=215_248_234&products_id=399 the price is a little higher than afx, but there is no pressing or pulling involved at all. The pulley slips on, and secures to the crank sprocket with 3 bolts. With this pulley, you will never need a pulley puller ever again. Colors are red, blue, and clear anodized.


whats the power gain from yours in comparison to afx and unorthodox?


www.gregsorrells.com

http://ubanimator.com>

  

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#75292, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by injendsm
Originally posted by SILVERNT There is another option, http://exileracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=215_248_234&products_id=399 the price is a little higher than afx, but there is no pressing or pulling involved at all. The pulley slips on, and secures to the crank sprocket with 3 bolts. With this pulley, you will never need a pulley puller ever again. Colors are red, blue, and clear anodized.
whats the power gain from yours in comparison to afx and unorthodox?


There is no power "gain" from UDPs bro. They free up power to the wheels and allow the engine to rev quicker. emoji

  

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#75309, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by DR1665
Originally posted by injendsm
Originally posted by SILVERNT There is another option, http://exileracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=215_248_234&products_id=399 the price is a little higher than afx, but there is no pressing or pulling involved at all. The pulley slips on, and secures to the crank sprocket with 3 bolts. With this pulley, you will never need a pulley puller ever again. Colors are red, blue, and clear anodized.
whats the power gain from yours in comparison to afx and unorthodox?
There is no power "gain" from UDPs bro. They free up power to the wheels and allow the engine to rev quicker. emoji


i know they free up power, thats what i meant. im just trying to figure out what gains are from the freed hp.


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http://ubanimator.com>

  

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turbo8uMay-28-04 06:24 PM
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#75310, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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probly gain 10hp

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#75296, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by ajcfalcon
i only looked at howell's site at the AFX, which goes for $140 W/ the belts. how much is the unorthodox and where can i get it? has anyone had experience with both of them that can tell me which one is better. ive heard good things about both, and the AFX is easier to install because its only 1 piece.... anyone have any input on this?


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#75300, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by AFX_Manufacturing
We believe ours is the best, and we actively support the 2GNT community


what the fuck is this, vending in a thread? emoji

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#75301, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by turbo8u
Originally posted by AFX_Manufacturing We believe ours is the best, and we actively support the 2GNT community
what the fuck is this, vending in a thread? emoji


The post is partially asking about his product...



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#75302, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by Michael_97RS
The post is partially asking about his product...


its asking about opinions and obviously AFX is going to be biased to say theres is better. vending in a thread saying your product is "better" = emoji

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02 WRX


"turnin wrenches for nine hours in the pouring rain, just to get the beast up and running again"

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JoshSpair.com

  

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#75303, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by turbo8u
Originally posted by Michael_97RS The post is partially asking about his product...
its asking about opinions and obviously AFX is going to be biased to say theres is better. vending in a thread saying your product is "better" = emoji


But it IS better. He's allowed to hawk his wares here. We don't have rules against that.

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#75304, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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Originally posted by DarkOne
Originally posted by turbo8u
Originally posted by Michael_97RS The post is partially asking about his product...
its asking about opinions and obviously AFX is going to be biased to say theres is better. vending in a thread saying your product is "better" = emoji
But it IS better. He's allowed to hawk his wares here. We don't have rules against that.


ok so when a thread comes up "VT 2.2 vs the howell 2.2" and VT comes in and is like OURS IS BETTER...no one can say shit.

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02 WRX


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#75340, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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If you want a pulley and that is all, buy the AFX. If you want a pulley that is capable of changing, then buy unorthodox. I had an AFX for years and didn't have any problems with it. I now have an unorthodox due to needing the Tec 3 ignition crank trigger wheel mounting capability. Unorthodox also has a race setup that allows you to remove the pulley and slap on an alternator only pulley as well. Probably take 20-30 minutes to swap.


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#75361, "RE: unorthodox or AFX"
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the thing i like better about the unorthodux is that you don't have to use a puller to remove it when it comes down to timing belt changing, it has 3 bolts that you just remove and the outside portion just slides right off. it's also not a risk of bending it when using a puller. i can't compare to the AFX's 'cause i heavn't tried it, but it's good enough for me. i noticed a difference.

  

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