is this normal?

roxas331 · November 6th, 2009, 12:24 PM

ive had udps for about 2 weeks now and just wondering if it should look like this, it is the fall but only this one is this way

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Emay · November 6th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Looks like a poorly finished piece.. 2 weeks to look like that is unacceptable..

What did you do to your 4th stud on that??

Mr.Stang08 · November 6th, 2009, 12:41 PM

WOW watch out for that missing one. Don't take any chances Bro. This is no Smart car with puny cilinders.

roxas331 · November 6th, 2009, 01:09 PM

the 4th stud broke off when i was tqing heh, so you think i should call steeda? it was fine before i installed it and now it looks like crap.

1FastFox · November 6th, 2009, 01:20 PM

I would call steeda about that... If you take the pulley of is enough of the broken bolt showing to extract it?

v606er · November 6th, 2009, 01:25 PM

My goodness

Emay · November 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM

First of all, you should be more worried about correcting the backyard racing install here. Fix the bolt. Never run a pulley short of it's entire alottment of hardware.

When your done doing that, call steeda and see what they say. They are the only ones that can answer that question honestly. If they tell you to fly a kite, have it powder coated for less than what your return shipping would have cost.

Don't show them that picture of that masterful install though..

roxas331 · November 6th, 2009, 03:38 PM

your hilarious emay, as long as this isnt a sign of the piece shattering or anything im fine thanks for all the info

Emay · November 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Nah, that's a poor coating. Actually looks similar to how a dirty metal would react to chrome treatment. Dirty meaning, magnesium or similar particle within the cast.

If it were a structural issue you would be seeing stress fractures and such right now. Looks fairly smooth in the shots you posted.

1FastFox · November 6th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Erin, I had to shut my office door cause that had me laughing so hard...

cale2006 · November 6th, 2009, 05:21 PM

I have had my steeda udps for a while now and it does not look close to yours. Call steeda, it's probably a bad batch of metal and good luck with backing whats left of your 4th bolt there, if it's still in there.

Emay · November 6th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

Erin, I had to shut my office door cause that had me laughing so hard...

Fast - Part of it was sarcasm, but I was being serious, you know that I'm sure. Nothing worse than making a 6200 rpm pull and having a pulley come apart on you. Some people don't understand the repurcussions of doing something like that. When they do come apart they end up fragmenting and pigeon holing numerous other things under the hood. So for something as minor as a bolt extract and repair, we risk all of the above. we call this "hill billy racing" around here.

cale2006 · November 6th, 2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Emay

Fast - Part of it was sarcasm, but I was being serious, you know that I'm sure. Nothing worse than making a 6200 rpm pull and having a pulley come apart on you. Some people don't understand the repurcussions of doing something like that. When they do come apart they end up fragmenting and pigeon holing numerous other things under the hood. So for something as minor as a bolt extract and repair, we risk all of the above. we call this "hill billy racing" around here.

how do you know your a redneck??

when you have an engine hanging from your tree!!!

Duck tape might fix that bolt too...

UrbanRedneck · November 7th, 2009, 01:21 AM

Deffinetely gotta call steeda about that. I bet they'll replace it. You buy them new?

Oh, and FIX THAT BOLT. SHoulda never even started the car like that, let alone drove 2 weeks.

06RedfireGT · November 7th, 2009, 01:25 AM

NastyStang113 · November 7th, 2009, 01:50 AM

Considering I know how well the pulleys can come apart, get a bolt in there NOW! The finish is horrible. Call Steeda, they'll probably replace it right away.

Rankus06 · November 7th, 2009, 11:38 AM

I just noticed mine looks like that too, except for the bolt thing.

Rankus06 · November 8th, 2009, 08:03 PM

I hit mine with a couple coats of paste wax today. It looks much better. Probably should have waxed it before I put it on, mental note for future mods.

DiMora · November 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Is the paint gone, or is that white crusty crap on the painted metal (ie did you have a coolant spill?

...and don't run that engine till you fix that bolt - the stresses on that thing are big (due to its larger diameter), and you may set up a stress crack. NastyStang has some cool pics of two of those Steeda UDP's failing.

I'd just clean it up on a wire wheel and hit is with some semi-gloss black paint or get it powdercoated FTW.

Rankus06 · November 8th, 2009, 08:35 PM

All the paint is intact, it just seems like they didn't use glossy paint. No leaks in my engine compartment. Maybe water carries contaminates from some of the aluminum pieces under the hood.

November 6th, 2009, 12:24 PM	#1
roxas331 Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 119	is this normal? ive had udps for about 2 weeks now and just wondering if it should look like this, it is the fall but only this one is this way another

November 6th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#2
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	Looks like a poorly finished piece.. 2 weeks to look like that is unacceptable.. What did you do to your 4th stud on that?? __________________ Last edited by Emay : November 6th, 2009 at 12:39 PM.

November 6th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#3
Mr.Stang08 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Premium 418rwhp/378rwtq Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 490	WOW watch out for that missing one. Don't take any chances Bro. This is no Smart car with puny cilinders. __________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Roush Cat Back, Corsa X pype, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Diablosport Tuner. Buy my Roush Intake and tuner. See classifieds.

November 6th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#5
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy Only Time will tell... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,917	I would call steeda about that... If you take the pulley of is enough of the broken bolt showing to extract it? __________________ There's no roof, no side glass, not even a radio. "That's the formula," said Carroll Shelby. "It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car." Hmmm... Now theres some food for thought on a fun build.

November 6th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#6
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November 6th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#4
roxas331 Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 119	the 4th stud broke off when i was tqing heh, so you think i should call steeda? it was fine before i installed it and now it looks like crap.

November 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#7
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	First of all, you should be more worried about correcting the backyard racing install here. Fix the bolt. Never run a pulley short of it's entire alottment of hardware. When your done doing that, call steeda and see what they say. They are the only ones that can answer that question honestly. If they tell you to fly a kite, have it powder coated for less than what your return shipping would have cost. Don't show them that picture of that masterful install though.. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#8
roxas331 Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 119	your hilarious emay, as long as this isnt a sign of the piece shattering or anything im fine thanks for all the info

November 6th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#9
Emay May 08 ROTM 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Look over your shoulder Posts: 4,271	Nah, that's a poor coating. Actually looks similar to how a dirty metal would react to chrome treatment. Dirty meaning, magnesium or similar particle within the cast. If it were a structural issue you would be seeing stress fractures and such right now. Looks fairly smooth in the shots you posted. __________________

November 6th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#10
1FastFox MMs Official Playboy Only Time will tell... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,917	Erin, I had to shut my office door cause that had me laughing so hard... __________________ There's no roof, no side glass, not even a radio. "That's the formula," said Carroll Shelby. "It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car." Hmmm... Now theres some food for thought on a fun build.

November 6th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#11
cale2006 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 53	I have had my steeda udps for a while now and it does not look close to yours. Call steeda, it's probably a bad batch of metal and good luck with backing whats left of your 4th bolt there, if it's still in there. __________________ Steeda carbon CAI, Steeda UDP, SCT 93 tune, MSD ignition coils, O/R X pipe, Borla catback exhaust, Tokico D-spec shocks, Eibach sportline springs, Steeda Camber Adjusters, Invo tires

November 7th, 2009, 01:21 AM	#14
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,300	Deffinetely gotta call steeda about that. I bet they'll replace it. You buy them new? Oh, and FIX THAT BOLT. SHoulda never even started the car like that, let alone drove 2 weeks. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - Mac, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP. Awesome.

November 7th, 2009, 01:50 AM	#16
NastyStang113 MM Fanatic 2008 Mustang GT 11.87@119 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,722	Considering I know how well the pulleys can come apart, get a bolt in there NOW! The finish is horrible. Call Steeda, they'll probably replace it right away. __________________ VMP Tuning tuned Roush TVS - 524 rwhp 501 rwtq \| Under Construction \|

November 7th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#17
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 55	I just noticed mine looks like that too, except for the bolt thing. __________________ Bama 93 tune C&L Racer CAI Steeda UDP MGW shifter w/Gripper knob Flowmasters FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover Centerforce Dual Friction clutch

November 8th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#18
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 55	I hit mine with a couple coats of paste wax today. It looks much better. Probably should have waxed it before I put it on, mental note for future mods. __________________ Bama 93 tune C&L Racer CAI Steeda UDP MGW shifter w/Gripper knob Flowmasters FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover Centerforce Dual Friction clutch

November 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#19
DiMora Enthusiast 2006 Roush Stage 1 Blown Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 674	Is the paint gone, or is that white crusty crap on the painted metal (ie did you have a coolant spill? ...and don't run that engine till you fix that bolt - the stresses on that thing are big (due to its larger diameter), and you may set up a stress crack. NastyStang has some cool pics of two of those Steeda UDP's failing. I'd just clean it up on a wire wheel and hit is with some semi-gloss black paint or get it powdercoated FTW. __________________ Roush Short shifter / Carmen's 3.47" TVS pulley Roush TVS R2300 Roots Supercharger Steeda Club Racer Stage 1 and 2 suspension Big Brakes / Borla Stingers / Mac Prochamber / KB BAP 512 RWHP @11 PSI...

November 8th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#20
Rankus06 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 55	All the paint is intact, it just seems like they didn't use glossy paint. No leaks in my engine compartment. Maybe water carries contaminates from some of the aluminum pieces under the hood. __________________ Bama 93 tune C&L Racer CAI Steeda UDP MGW shifter w/Gripper knob Flowmasters FRPP 3:73s w/LPW cover Centerforce Dual Friction clutch

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