Off the wall idea!
11-30-2002, 01:00 AM
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Off the wall idea!
OK heres my off the wall idea, could we run our trucks down the quarter without the serp. belt? I mean just take the whole damn thing off? No power steering/ AC/ ALT / water pump to rob horses? Just an idea what do you guys think the gains would be? the only problem may be the water pump so how about a small belt just to drive that ? Please dont all think Im an idiot! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> Just some thing to think about for those little tenths!
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Re: Off the wall idea!
This is done all the time at the track....I wouldn't do it in a computer controlled vehicle being as the volatge/power is the essence of the vehicle's ability to function.
Some use a "short belt" to the alternator only or to the devise they feel is most important.
I say just get the underdrive crank pulley and a underdrive alt pulley if you ant to free up some HP...4500 lbs is not light chore to turn w/o power steering.
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Some use a "short belt" to the alternator only or to the devise they feel is most important.
I say just get the underdrive crank pulley and a underdrive alt pulley if you ant to free up some HP...4500 lbs is not light chore to turn w/o power steering.
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11-30-2002, 01:22 AM
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Re: Off the wall idea!
what type of power gains would you expect from no belt? And it doesnt burn up the motor, I have 2 batteries should this help the voltage?
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Power gains are very minor...many who do it count the benefits in the hundredths in the 1/4 mile over an underdrive pulley. The motor will heat but thats why this is a DRAG ONLY mod.
You would be better off putting both batteries in the bed and not worrying about the belt or voltage issues.
You would be better off putting both batteries in the bed and not worrying about the belt or voltage issues.
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