Underdrive Pulley Or 1.8 Cam
10-14-2005, 05:48 PM
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The underdrive pulley is going to RELEASE some power the accesories rob from the engine, while the 1.8 camshaft is going to MAKE more power, so you figure it out.
Also depends on what you want, once the engine is running above 3~4k rpm's the effect on the underdrive pulley would be diluted some, instead the camshaft would provide power; i'd choose the camshaft over the pulley.
Also depends on what you want, once the engine is running above 3~4k rpm's the effect on the underdrive pulley would be diluted some, instead the camshaft would provide power; i'd choose the camshaft over the pulley.
10-16-2005, 08:12 PM
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You can't go wrong with either one. The horsepower difference is very minimal between the two. I believe the 1.8 cam gives you around 2 to 3 horses and the pully gives around the same. Get both wink1.gif
10-24-2005, 01:09 PM
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Just saw this. I think they both will compliment each other well. From what I heard, the pulley set will make the 3-4K range feel better and the camshaft will improve things higher up.
That's what I'm hoping for anyway. That's why I just ordered a set of SR pulleys & will get the camshaft next month.
Aviv
That's what I'm hoping for anyway. That's why I just ordered a set of SR pulleys & will get the camshaft next month.
Aviv
11-06-2005, 09:10 PM
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Just installed my obx underdrive pulley and I can't hardly tell that I put it on. I don't think this mod is worth it for the possible negatives that it could produce. If the gain for the cam is about the same as this I will just skip it and start saving up for some headers.
11-06-2005, 09:29 PM
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Vehicle: 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 2004 Kia Sorento, 2010 Kia Soul
Well, if you just put that pulley on, no, you won't notice much.
ABQElantra, who did all the pulleys in one weekend, said he noticed quite a difference. I drove his car and I agree, very peppy on the response to throttle.
As for negatives, since it can't cause any negatives, there's no problem. Consider it a gift that keeps on giving.
ABQElantra, who did all the pulleys in one weekend, said he noticed quite a difference. I drove his car and I agree, very peppy on the response to throttle.
As for negatives, since it can't cause any negatives, there's no problem. Consider it a gift that keeps on giving.
11-06-2005, 09:30 PM
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headers?
you plan a swap?
cuz as far as i have known you only have A header
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NA mods are pretty much worthless
you should just save money and boost your car
for the price of a header you can get a shot of nitrous
you plan a swap?
cuz as far as i have known you only have A header
drillsergeant.gif
NA mods are pretty much worthless
you should just save money and boost your car
for the price of a header you can get a shot of nitrous