UD Pulleys

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 07:28 PM

I saw a 3.8 V6 Modification article and I saw UD pulleys on there. I went lurking and found a Motoblue kit that includes SCT sf3 tuner, new belt, and the UD pulley for 599.99 with free shipping. I also saw a UD pulley that Steeda had for $209.99. I heard Motoblue had a bad reputation so what are your opinions, and are they worth it?

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SlowSix · February 27th, 2011, 07:33 PM

I feel like udp's aren't really worth it tbh

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 07:36 PM

I saw it's 8hp gain for around $200, with the Windstar and a tuner that around 30hp. But also $1000. It's also +1-3mpgs. Bit pricey though. I thought about it too because one of my pulleys is making a faint noise. It's probably the idler pulley though.

Mr. Red Pony · February 27th, 2011, 07:36 PM

I have motoblue's i just put on. They work fine, but I also don't have a sound system lime everyone else. Just stock. But steedas are 25% UD while moto's are 42%.

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 07:42 PM

I don't have a sound system so I'm safe, how are they?!

mustangmike! · February 27th, 2011, 07:43 PM

Think of it this way ...

When you want power, your gonna turn off your A/C. Your drag racing, your not using that power steering, your alternator is very strong, it doesnt require much to keep that battery charged. So your really not freeing up that much. Now you might notice with the AC on :p

But I do have one, cant say it changed much cause of the other mods I had done lol but I had to replace mine and wasnt paying 114 for a new stock piece lol

Mr. Red Pony · February 27th, 2011, 07:45 PM

Honestly I didn't really notice a difference. I guess a before and after dunk could tell though. But I got the pulleys for 20 bucks so no big deal.

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 07:46 PM

$20? That's insane, buy them off of a friend?

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by mr. Red pony

honestly i didn't really notice a difference. I guess a before and after dunk could tell though. But i got the pulleys for 20 bucks so no big deal.

where did you get those?! Buy me a set/kit! Do it!

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 07:48 PM

So no actual 10-15 hp gained like it says on the sites? that sucks...

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 07:55 PM

I saw on VMP it was dyno proven on their 25% to give 8-12hp. But I guess that's hard to feel. Then again, we all have 5spds right? I saw the UD pulley mod under the Manual Transmission mod list.

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 07:56 PM

Auto here...

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 07:56 PM

I wish it was manual...

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 08:00 PM

Don't feel too bad, at least it's not annoying to drive on single digit days. OH, and they are drag cars. Drove my car today though and had a blast with the nice weather. I'm sure you can still do the UD pulley mod.

mustangmike! · February 27th, 2011, 08:02 PM

I would figure they would be better for auto's ??? free up that low end power a little for taking off since we cant rev up lol

Nito2v · February 27th, 2011, 08:07 PM

I heard they free up power though out the entire power band, a typical counter to gears too which decrease efficiency.

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 08:14 PM

IDK, personally, I'd choose a manual over auto.

It's just that when I was at the dealership, 8 yrs ago, they didn't have stick V6s at all... just GTs... My dumbass was thinking more of price and mileage-wise so I set my mind on getting a sixxer! (hell, better than a 4 cylinder corolla that I had prior to) I wanted to go home with a Mustang so bad so I got the D3 auto V6.... *sniff *sniff

So anyway..... I'm glad somebody brought this topic up... I'm really not the" engine expert" type... I've been wanting to get UDs but wasn't sure if it's worth it, plus I haven't found a good yet cheap kind... (more affordable than the usual $200+ price range...)

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 08:15 PM

So UDs + Gears would be a good combo you mean?

MRKsD3 · February 27th, 2011, 08:15 PM

.....because those are my wanted future projects...

mustangmike! · February 27th, 2011, 08:17 PM

im sure they help a little through out, but why not do an intake spacer from VAP ... same gains, best for low end but very little for up top... and much much cheaper ...

imo UDP's are a ... well im about to get a dyno tune, might as well get these now ... If your gonna spend that kind of money, either need one, or buy something a little more usefull. Windstar would be great idea.

February 27th, 2011, 07:28 PM	#1
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	UD Pulleys I saw a 3.8 V6 Modification article and I saw UD pulleys on there. I went lurking and found a Motoblue kit that includes SCT sf3 tuner, new belt, and the UD pulley for 599.99 with free shipping. I also saw a UD pulley that Steeda had for $209.99. I heard Motoblue had a bad reputation so what are your opinions, and are they worth it? Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 Performance Parts FREE SHIPPING! __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

February 27th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#2
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	I feel like udp's aren't really worth it tbh __________________ Build Thread

February 27th, 2011, 07:36 PM	#3
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	I saw it's 8hp gain for around $200, with the Windstar and a tuner that around 30hp. But also $1000. It's also +1-3mpgs. Bit pricey though. I thought about it too because one of my pulleys is making a faint noise. It's probably the idler pulley though. __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

February 27th, 2011, 07:36 PM	#4
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	I have motoblue's i just put on. They work fine, but I also don't have a sound system lime everyone else. Just stock. But steedas are 25% UD while moto's are 42%. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 27th, 2011, 07:42 PM	#5
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	I don't have a sound system so I'm safe, how are they?! __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

February 27th, 2011, 07:43 PM	#6
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,015 iTrader: 1 reviews	Think of it this way ... When you want power, your gonna turn off your A/C. Your drag racing, your not using that power steering, your alternator is very strong, it doesnt require much to keep that battery charged. So your really not freeing up that much. Now you might notice with the AC on :p But I do have one, cant say it changed much cause of the other mods I had done lol but I had to replace mine and wasnt paying 114 for a new stock piece lol __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

February 27th, 2011, 07:45 PM	#7
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,788 iTrader: 10 reviews	Honestly I didn't really notice a difference. I guess a before and after dunk could tell though. But I got the pulleys for 20 bucks so no big deal. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

February 27th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#8
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	$20? That's insane, buy them off of a friend? __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

February 27th, 2011, 07:48 PM	#10
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	So no actual 10-15 hp gained like it says on the sites? that sucks... __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

February 27th, 2011, 07:55 PM	#11
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	I saw on VMP it was dyno proven on their 25% to give 8-12hp. But I guess that's hard to feel. Then again, we all have 5spds right? I saw the UD pulley mod under the Manual Transmission mod list. __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

February 27th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#12
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	Auto here... __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

February 27th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#13
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wish it was manual... __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

February 27th, 2011, 08:00 PM	#14
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	Don't feel too bad, at least it's not annoying to drive on single digit days. OH, and they are drag cars. Drove my car today though and had a blast with the nice weather. I'm sure you can still do the UD pulley mod. __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

February 27th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#15
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,015 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would figure they would be better for auto's ??? free up that low end power a little for taking off since we cant rev up lol __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

February 27th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#16
Nito2v Formally Ur PaNic 2002 Mustang GT 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,576 iTrader: 3 reviews	I heard they free up power though out the entire power band, a typical counter to gears too which decrease efficiency. __________________ 2002 Ford Mustang 4.6 GT Coupe 4-spd Awesomatic - B&M Hammer - Procharger P1sc - 3 Core Intercooler - SCT Xcal3 - SSS Terminators DGR / Dave Guy Tuned 354 rwhp / 365 rwtq

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February 27th, 2011, 08:14 PM	#17
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	IDK, personally, I'd choose a manual over auto. It's just that when I was at the dealership, 8 yrs ago, they didn't have stick V6s at all... just GTs... My dumbass was thinking more of price and mileage-wise so I set my mind on getting a sixxer! (hell, better than a 4 cylinder corolla that I had prior to) I wanted to go home with a Mustang so bad so I got the D3 auto V6.... sniff sniff So anyway..... I'm glad somebody brought this topic up... I'm really not the" engine expert" type... I've been wanting to get UDs but wasn't sure if it's worth it, plus I haven't found a good yet cheap kind... (more affordable than the usual $200+ price range...) __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

February 27th, 2011, 08:15 PM	#18
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	So UDs + Gears would be a good combo you mean? __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

February 27th, 2011, 08:17 PM	#20
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,015 iTrader: 1 reviews	im sure they help a little through out, but why not do an intake spacer from VAP ... same gains, best for low end but very little for up top... and much much cheaper ... imo UDP's are a ... well im about to get a dyno tune, might as well get these now ... If your gonna spend that kind of money, either need one, or buy something a little more usefull. Windstar would be great idea. __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

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