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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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4 or 6 lb lower

Hey guys just wondering which pulley to use, a 4 or 6 lb lower?
My trcuj is mainly street driven, so sort of looking to see which one is better on the street. Ho wmuch did you pick up going from a 4 to a 6#?
Also, if I run the 6 lb. lower, would I need a larger heat exchanger and thermostat?
Also what other mods, would help get the power of the 4 or 6# to the ground?
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Simon
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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Just stick with a 4lber, make your life easier, from what I have read a 6lber just produces more heat than its worth, some will disagree but thats just my opinion theres a reason why some call our blower a Heaton...
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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assuming you take the time to dyno and get a safe tune...

the only disadvantage that I can see to a #6 lower would be the extra tire wear!



I run a 6lower on my daily driver. i've got a built motor now, but I ran the 6 lower for 13,000 miles without the new motor.

I ran a 6lower and 1.5upper on my '01 truck with no problems.

good luck.

later,
chris
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 12:25 PM
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I could not decide between a 4 or 6lb pulley so I got a 5lber.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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I have a 4lb but with a ported s/c. IF you plain on porting the sc go with the 4lb if not then its your call but id go with the 4lb since it helps on heat on a street driven truck.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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go with a 4 man, you dont gain enough with a 6, and any gain is downgraded because of the extra heat
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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Originally posted by potac
I could not decide between a 4 or 6lb pulley so I got a 5lber.
lol, I like how you think
 
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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i've got a #6 on my daily driver with no problems so far...I ahd the 4# and eventually wanted something new, so the choice was obvious...I just wish I would have done the #6 in the beginning and saved myself some moeny...

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