Steeda Underdrive Pulleys

Zaff03GT · 02-19-2006, 12:27 PM

Just ordered the Steeda pulleys for my 03GT. Wanted to see if anyone has any hints for installing them. Also wanted to know if they come with good intructions or if i should find them somwhere else. Let me know if there is anything i should look out for during the installation. Thanks

whitethunder46 · 02-19-2006, 12:30 PM

I've heard the Idler pulley is a biotch to get off. Other than that, just another bolt on.

Zaff03GT · 02-19-2006, 01:04 PM

do i need any special tools or just the usual stuff

whitethunder46 · 02-19-2006, 01:11 PM

I thought my installer mentioned that they'res a special tool. It might not be like a "specific" tool but something not as common, he didnt really clarify. That's all I know about the install of them.

Zaff03GT · 02-19-2006, 01:31 PM

ok, thanks for the input

2000novigt · 02-19-2006, 01:52 PM

Once you get them off it cake....lol

Zaff03GT · 02-19-2006, 02:16 PM

cake sounds good to me

DarkShadow04 · 02-19-2006, 02:59 PM

speaking of cake there is some on the counter

spike_africa · 02-19-2006, 03:03 PM

install if you have an air gun for the alt pulley takes about 30 mins i would say.
I just did mine about 3 hours ago took 34mins total.

the hard part is taken the crank off. You need the harmonic balancer pulley puller for cars with the 3 bolts you cant use the claw kind to get it off. but still its very easy. And just like when i had them on my truck i felt a little improvement in teh upper Rpms. only the track will tell what really happens.

Hopefully on wednesday i will have an update for you on that.

Zaff03GT · 02-19-2006, 03:34 PM

yeah i have a air gun so thats no problem. Can i get that tool at napa or do i have to order it.

spike_africa · 02-19-2006, 05:46 PM

you can rent it at discount autozone etc...

Zaff03GT · 02-22-2006, 01:16 PM

could you feel the change when you drove the car after installation? I also heard that your accessories like your air conditioning dont run as well, is that true?

jjtgiants · 02-22-2006, 02:44 PM

I felt some low end power after installing them on my previous stang. Yes, my accessories didn't work as well.....I mean they worked fine, but the A/C and heat didn't blow as hard.

spike_africa · 02-22-2006, 04:42 PM

my a/c is still just as cold, and my headlights dont dim when sitting at lights with all lights on an d the stereo (including the mach1000). I do have an optima battery which i am sure is helping that out alot cause it has so much energy in it.

blackstallion · 02-23-2006, 07:41 PM

okay so when did putting pullies on a car make your heat and AC not blow as hard...maybe the AC isn't as cold but MAYBE....and how hard is it to do god danm pullies.... oh ya optima batteries put on teh same voltage and everything as a stock battery they can just be mounted anywhere... get some common sense... You know there are ricers everywhere adn well.... you're just a bunch of "big block ricers".... :loser:

spike_africa · 02-23-2006, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackstallion

oh ya optima batteries put on teh same voltage and everything as a stock battery they can just be mounted anywhere... get some common sense... You know there are ricers everywhere adn well.... you're just a bunch of "big block ricers".... :loser:

I am afraid you are wrong there. The whole point of using there battery is the design it holds energy longer and more consistantly, why do you think people use them? So like i said more then likly thats why i dont see my lights dim i think.

As for install like i said before took me i think it was 35 or 40mins to do total very easy if you have air gun,pulley puller, and tolls on hand ready to go. And you need the puller the has 3 bolts that screw into the harmonic balancer and pull it off, the claw style is a no no.

I hope the big block ricer helped you some.

Icefreezen · 02-23-2006, 08:11 PM

So you finally got some U/D Dustin.......I need to do mine havent had time to....Wanna make some cash?

spike_africa · 02-23-2006, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icefreezen

So you finally got some U/D Dustin.......I need to do mine havent had time to....Wanna make some cash?

sure bro i could do yours for you pretty quick.

Icefreezen · 02-23-2006, 09:33 PM

For the love of .......ok let me clarify even further everything everyone has been true except for the whole battery not as good of a charge...

First off Steeda has done testing on these pulleys and its partly true that it does not give as good a charge but not one so great that it would have a significant affect not one you would be able to tell unles you had a big sound system.

Second Skinnye true a lot of people use the Optima battery because it can be relocated and can take a roll over and so forth.........now because of the Optima's design and because it's a dry cell power it can deliver higher peak amps faster than conventional batteries that also mean vise versa can be cycled in just as good as it puts out thats why most audio specialist use them. Annother good fact or two is Optima batteries hold charges better during periods of nonuse always a plus as well as they can do all of these things without decreasing the batteries lifespan.......guys might want to get your facts straight I used to work in the automotive part of sears back home.

Any audio specialist would agree with me

spike_africa · 02-24-2006, 08:27 AM

This thread is going down hill.

csledd · 02-24-2006, 10:29 AM

I didn't notice a difference with the U/D pulleys effecting my accessories or battery charge. I don't even notice my headlights dim or blah blah like everyone says. I used an impact drill to make things easier

02-19-2006, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	Steeda Underdrive Pulleys Just ordered the Steeda pulleys for my 03GT. Wanted to see if anyone has any hints for installing them. Also wanted to know if they come with good intructions or if i should find them somwhere else. Let me know if there is anything i should look out for during the installation. Thanks __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-19-2006, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I've heard the Idler pulley is a biotch to get off. Other than that, just another bolt on. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

02-19-2006, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	do i need any special tools or just the usual stuff __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-19-2006, 01:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I thought my installer mentioned that they'res a special tool. It might not be like a "specific" tool but something not as common, he didnt really clarify. That's all I know about the install of them. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

02-19-2006, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	ok, thanks for the input __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-19-2006, 01:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
2000novigt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tri-State Area Posts: 241	Once you get them off it cake....lol __________________ 2000 GT Novi 2000 / 42# Injectors / Anderson Power Pipe / Vortech Mini Race Bypass Valve / Cobra Duel Fuel Pumps & Tank / Flowtech LT's / Flowtech O/R X-pipe / Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back / BBK 75mm Throttle Body / SCT BA2400 / TFS Upper Plenum / 4.10 FRPP Gears / SCT Tuner / Autometer Boost, Fuel Pressure and Trans. Temp Gauges / Steeda Subframe Connectors / Chrome FR500's / BFG 315-35-17 Drag Radials / Built & Tuned By Kevin @Wicked Motorsports

02-19-2006, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	cake sounds good to me __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-19-2006, 02:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
DarkShadow04 beast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 500	speaking of cake there is some on the counter __________________

02-19-2006, 03:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,376	install if you have an air gun for the alt pulley takes about 30 mins i would say. I just did mine about 3 hours ago took 34mins total. the hard part is taken the crank off. You need the harmonic balancer pulley puller for cars with the 3 bolts you cant use the claw kind to get it off. but still its very easy. And just like when i had them on my truck i felt a little improvement in teh upper Rpms. only the track will tell what really happens. Hopefully on wednesday i will have an update for you on that. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-19-2006, 03:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	yeah i have a air gun so thats no problem. Can i get that tool at napa or do i have to order it. __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-19-2006, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,376	you can rent it at discount autozone etc... __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-22-2006, 01:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	could you feel the change when you drove the car after installation? I also heard that your accessories like your air conditioning dont run as well, is that true? __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-22-2006, 02:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,759	I felt some low end power after installing them on my previous stang. Yes, my accessories didn't work as well.....I mean they worked fine, but the A/C and heat didn't blow as hard.

02-22-2006, 04:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,376	my a/c is still just as cold, and my headlights dont dim when sitting at lights with all lights on an d the stereo (including the mach1000). I do have an optima battery which i am sure is helping that out alot cause it has so much energy in it. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-23-2006, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
blackstallion Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 184	okay so when did putting pullies on a car make your heat and AC not blow as hard...maybe the AC isn't as cold but MAYBE....and how hard is it to do god danm pullies.... oh ya optima batteries put on teh same voltage and everything as a stock battery they can just be mounted anywhere... get some common sense... You know there are ricers everywhere adn well.... you're just a bunch of "big block ricers".... :loser: __________________ Hitech Stage II's= 310rwhp 318rwtq 350rwhp 395rwtq N2O

02-23-2006, 08:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Icefreezen Mustang Superman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Your mom's bed Posts: 3,908	So you finally got some U/D Dustin.......I need to do mine havent had time to....Wanna make some cash? __________________

02-23-2006, 09:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
Icefreezen Mustang Superman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Your mom's bed Posts: 3,908	For the love of .......ok let me clarify even further everything everyone has been true except for the whole battery not as good of a charge... First off Steeda has done testing on these pulleys and its partly true that it does not give as good a charge but not one so great that it would have a significant affect not one you would be able to tell unles you had a big sound system. Second Skinnye true a lot of people use the Optima battery because it can be relocated and can take a roll over and so forth.........now because of the Optima's design and because it's a dry cell power it can deliver higher peak amps faster than conventional batteries that also mean vise versa can be cycled in just as good as it puts out thats why most audio specialist use them. Annother good fact or two is Optima batteries hold charges better during periods of nonuse always a plus as well as they can do all of these things without decreasing the batteries lifespan.......guys might want to get your facts straight I used to work in the automotive part of sears back home. Any audio specialist would agree with me __________________

02-24-2006, 08:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,376	This thread is going down hill. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-24-2006, 10:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I didn't notice a difference with the U/D pulleys effecting my accessories or battery charge. I don't even notice my headlights dim or blah blah like everyone says. I used an impact drill to make things easier __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

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