Metco idler pulley
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Metco idler pulley
It really looks nice,but has anyone seen any performance gains?
[either Dyno #'s or E.T. improvment]
I've heard some say they have seen increased boost.
Who's got the best price on them?
Thanks!
[either Dyno #'s or E.T. improvment]
I've heard some say they have seen increased boost.
Who's got the best price on them?
Thanks!
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Badbolt, I have three words for you.............Buy it today! I can't brag about improved times or hp, because I haven't been to the track or to a dyno since I installed it, but the boost builds much quicker and I hold a constant 16lbs, where as before I would notice fluctuations between 14 - 16.
Mind you I also have a reichard upper, but no belt dust anymore to boot.
I bought mine from JLP and also bought the larger second idler wheel. I can't remember what I paid, maybe just under $300 including shipping and eveything, I do remember the extra idler wheel was $90 bucks.
Great mod in my opinion.
D-Day
Mind you I also have a reichard upper, but no belt dust anymore to boot.
I bought mine from JLP and also bought the larger second idler wheel. I can't remember what I paid, maybe just under $300 including shipping and eveything, I do remember the extra idler wheel was $90 bucks.
Great mod in my opinion.
D-Day
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I can't say I've increased boost, but I can say it feels tighter. I dont know how to explain it. It isnt more throttle responsive, but I can tell it's there. (or it's another mind over matter thing...)
I've just heard that you get a lot more belt surface area with the idlers. It covers like an extra 20%... I put it on and I think it was worth the money, and I am not a huge fan of bling...
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It looks pretty cool too.
Shane
I've just heard that you get a lot more belt surface area with the idlers. It covers like an extra 20%... I put it on and I think it was worth the money, and I am not a huge fan of bling...
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It looks pretty cool too.
Shane
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Well, if I plan to run a smaller upper pulley i'd prolly need it for sure.I already have an 8lb lower [HD F150] and Dyno'd 406RWHP and 536 RWTQ @ a very conservative 10.7 max A/F.
I could re-burn for more power or maybe go with the smaller upper.What do y'all think?
I could re-burn for more power or maybe go with the smaller upper.What do y'all think?
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I can tell you that it did make a difference in my times. They got more consistant.
I am running a 6lb lower and a 2lb upper. Before the metco pulley upgrade, I was getting mountains of belt dust after one or two passes. After the upgrade, I get no dust.
Another Lightning owner/friend just recently did the upgrade and saw an actual boost improvement on his.
I think wether or not you see improvement, depends on how much belt slip your getting before the upgrade. If your not slipping before the Metco, it won't make a bit of difference, since there is nothing to fix.
Rocks
I am running a 6lb lower and a 2lb upper. Before the metco pulley upgrade, I was getting mountains of belt dust after one or two passes. After the upgrade, I get no dust.
Another Lightning owner/friend just recently did the upgrade and saw an actual boost improvement on his.
I think wether or not you see improvement, depends on how much belt slip your getting before the upgrade. If your not slipping before the Metco, it won't make a bit of difference, since there is nothing to fix.
Rocks
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Originally posted by BADBOLT2
I have the Goodyear Gatorback belt and don't hear any audible squeeling.where would the belt dust build up show?
I have the Goodyear Gatorback belt and don't hear any audible squeeling.where would the belt dust build up show?
On mine it would pile up in my idler pulley's and on the top of the bracket they mount to.
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Originally posted by LightningCT
looks good shane....not a fan of bling either, but it looks great....certainly on my L wish list!!
looks good shane....not a fan of bling either, but it looks great....certainly on my L wish list!!
thanks, Shane
