[TRUenemy00]

is it worth swapping the Esslinger UDP for the FC 3 piece set UDP?

what kind of gains would I see. i understand its a small difference but in drag racing every bit counts but then again, for a .5hp difference it wouldnt be worth it so for all of those who have it or know alot about it, would it be worth it?

 

[CTZX3]

yes, i had the Esslinger UDP and didnt notice much of a difference, I just installed the Focus Central pulley kit and you notice a lot. in the low end and over 4000 rpms too.

 

[Ducman69]

Post the weight and how much it underdrives the accessories (which also obviously provides a not so subtle hint about the diameter) and you can approximate the difference.

There can only be three factors:
Weight
Diamter
Underdrive

Size and underdrive are pretty much one and the same, so really just two things to take into consideration.

 

[01-yellow-ZX3]

Are the FC pulleys available seperately?

 

[Ducman69]

Dammit! Hahah! For whatever reason I was thinking it was a new three piece UDP (like 3 piece wheels).

What 3 things does it underdrive? It seems to me like it would make sense to underdrive all your accessories more with one small crank pulley than putting on larger pullies for the accessories.

 

[focusownerskid]

We'll tell ya in a week or so, ours should be here this week man

We are replacing our Esslinger with the 3 Piece Kit

drew
fok

 

[CTZX3]

you can get the pieces seperatly, i thing new edge has them too.

you get a small UDP, ans slightly larger water pump pulley, and a stock alternator pulley its just lighter and blue to match the others.

I have these along with the AEM larger alternator pulley and have no problems with anything.

 

[FordRacing]

Can someone please tell me where I can get the 3 piece kit?

 

[CTZX3]

Focus Central or New Edge Performance

 

[focusownerskid]

You can order it from will at PhordRacing, his phone numbers in my sig

drew
fok

 

[nazthug]

thats exactly what im doin right now, swapping esslinger for 3 piece FC pulley kit this week, and i will let you know how it goes, im using the stock belt

 

[nazthug]

the 3 piece consists of:

The shortest and lightest UDP itselt, a nice bit smaller than esslinger

an overdrive water pump pulley, and lighter also

same size alt pulley but blue and a bit lighter

 

[blksonyfoci]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by CTZX3:
you can get the pieces seperatly, i thing new edge has them too.

you get a small UDP, ans slightly larger water pump pulley, and a stock alternator pulley its just lighter and blue to match the others.

I have these along with the AEM larger alternator pulley and have no problems with anything.<hr></blockquote>
What size belt are you using with all three (including the aem)? I might just have to go this route too.

 

[icemanZX3]

The REAL question.. how much for ALL THREE pulleys???

New Edge only has the small UDP for $109..

 

[SE SPORTNY]

So, let me see, Chris does that mean your underdriving the water pump also?? Wouldnt that make your car run hotter?? Also your turning the altenator slower so that means that charging is affected, so for people with systems, this is a no- no...right?

Better yet Chris....Give us a full right up!!!

 

[Focused]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by icemanZX3:
The REAL question.. how much for ALL THREE pulleys???

<hr></blockquote>

 

[CTZX3]

I know that the two pice pully kit is $119 the three is prolly about $10-20 more.

I use the AEM belt

Yes i slow down the alternator and the waterpump, but have notice no difference in these items on the car, its just faster.

 

[phordman]

hey all $119.00+shipping and tax.

heres a pic

[ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: phordman ]</p>

 

[G]

Modern Performance has the pulley kits in stock as well for $119.00.

Laterz!
Gerardo Garcia III

 

[speedy_zx3]

actually, from what I've read, it's a water pump OVERdrive pulley... meaning that your car would stay cooler. perhaps I've read wrong info?