[Baker02125]

i have a 2000 v6 and im lookin into some underdrive pulleys... it says that the 2000 could have one of two different set ups and to check to see what one you have before ordering... what should i be looking for? and does this look like a good deal to you? (first item) V6 Mustang Stuff | V6 Mustang Performance Parts and Accessories
if not could u recommend something better. i would have liked to get something off of AM but i dont see any V6 stuff on there for UPs

[tjames]

here is what you need for your 2000

ASP820117 25% Underdrive Pulley 1999-2000 3.8 V6 Mustang

[Baker02125]

oo its cheaper too but i woudl have to get the belt with that right? and is this an "easy bolt on" like its made out to be?

[tjames]

Originally Posted by Baker02125 oo its cheaper too but i woudl have to get the belt with that right? and is this an "easy bolt on" like its made out to be?

ya you need this belt also ASP 96.6 Inch 6-Rib Under Drive Pulley Belt 1999-2004 3.8/3.9L V6 Mustang

and from what i have heard its a pretty easy install, but i havent done it myself

[Baker02125]

eh ill look more into it cant be too hard...

[tjames]

here you go

Install ASP Underdrive Pulley on a 99-02 V6 Mustang

that should be all you need to do it!

[Baker02125]

thanks... ill do this after the whole gear and t lock business

[tjames]

no problem man!

[xSxTxAxNxGx]

sorry if im jacking this thread but how much of an increase in hp, acc, mpg should i see...talk to me santa (TJ

[mmvi]

its not as easy as you'd think... a big pain in the ass if you dont have the right tools or know how. it gives some kick though, I'd sell you mine, but its gone already. when I did mine, I had a problem with the crank bolt being just a hair shy of grabbing onto the threads, so, I had to "negotiate" the pulley on far enough to get that bolt to fit. make sure you dont strip out those threads. and remember, do it yourself, means it'll probably take twice as long as you'd expect.

[tjames]

Originally Posted by xSxTxAxNxGx sorry if im jacking this thread but how much of an increase in hp, acc, mpg should i see...talk to me santa (TJ

hahaha its around 10-15HP at the crank i believe somewhere around there, its noticable with the butt-o-meter as well as on a dyno so i personally think its worth it and will be getting UD pullies soon.

Originally Posted by mmvi its not as easy as you'd think... a big pain in the ass if you dont have the right tools or know how. it gives some kick though, I'd sell you mine, but its gone already. when I did mine, I had a problem with the crank bolt being just a hair shy of grabbing onto the threads, so, I had to "negotiate" the pulley on far enough to get that bolt to fit. make sure you dont strip out those threads. and remember, do it yourself, means it'll probably take twice as long as you'd expect.

i would much rather do it myself then trust some low paid dime store mechanic with my car who charges me $90 an hour labor when i could do it myself and know its actually done right for the low price of an hour or so just my opinion, i try and do everything i can on my car for 3 reasons, 1) it saves a TON of money. 2) i have a hard time trusting a stranger with my car 3) its fun and giver me a since of accomplishment when im done!! like hey i did that, i dont need to pay a stupid mechanic!

[Baker02125]

Originally Posted by tjames hahaha its around 10-15HP at the crank i believe somewhere around there, its noticable with the butt-o-meter as well as on a dyno so i personally think its worth it and will be getting UD pullies soon. i would much rather do it myself then trust some low paid dime store mechanic with my car who charges me $90 an hour labor when i could do it myself and know its actually done right for the low price of an hour or so just my opinion, i try and do everything i can on my car for 3 reasons, 1) it saves a TON of money. 2) i have a hard time trusting a stranger with my car 3) its fun and giver me a since of accomplishment when im done!! like hey i did that, i dont need to pay a stupid mechanic!

i agree i prefer the DIY WAY more for all the same reasons... makes u appreciate it more when u did it yourself

[tjames]

Originally Posted by Baker02125 i agree i prefer the DIY WAY more for all the same reasons... makes u appreciate it more when u did it yourself

exactly, i plan on pulling a 4.2L out of an f150 and rebuilding it with a rebuild kit myself in a year or so. it will be my first engine rebuild and im excited for that!

[El_Cangri]

Originally Posted by tjames hahaha its around 10-15HP at the crank i believe somewhere around there, its noticable with the butt-o-meter as well as on a dyno so i personally think its worth it and will be getting UD pullies soon.

u.d doesnt give h.p they free it. You lose h.p because of the accessories (a.c water pump etc) so by getting a smaller pulley it has less mass to rotate thus freeing some of the lost h.p (i think that's the explanation ) also it prolongs the life of the accesories

wow that's nerdy talk 8)

[tjames]

Originally Posted by El_Cangri u.d doesnt give h.p they free it. You lose h.p because of the accessories (a.c water pump etc) so by getting a smaller pulley it has less mass to rotate thus freeing some of the lost h.p (i think that's the explanation ) also it prolongs the life of the accesories wow that's nerdy talk 8)

yup thats about it, you are still have added horsepower though

[El_Cangri]

true.. but most of the gain is from freed h.p

[tjames]

Originally Posted by El_Cangri true.. but most of the gain is from freed h.p

all of the gain is freed HP like you said

[mmvi]

oh, i agree with the diy method. another reason for me is respect. if someone pulls up with a car thats totally done by a shop, i dont respect it, because the person has no idea what went into making the car like it is... they just have deep pockets.

[xSxTxAxNxGx]

Originally Posted by mmvi oh, i agree with the diy method. another reason for me is respect. if someone pulls up with a car thats totally done by a shop, i dont respect it, because the person has no idea what went into making the car like it is... they just have deep pockets.

+1

[dgt_mustang]

butt-o-meter??? probably a stupid question to ask but what is that? using your butt as a meter where you can feel the take off??