Got the ASP underdrive pullies installed yesterday. This was the two pully set. Spent a full hour looking under the hood trying to decide if I wanted to do it or not, or have a mechanic do it. Decided to go for it, and it turned out to be not too hard of a job but did take several hours. I did learn that for me, the fastest way to install them was to make as much room as possible in front of the engine, which meant taking some things out such as the fan shroud, the upper radiator hose (so that the shroud can come out easy), and the air filter (so that the shroud can pass). through). One problem though. The bolt that holds the harmonic balancer in place is crap. The head of the bolt is too short to get 75ft-lbs of torque on it. I ended up stripping the bolt head at about 70ft-lbs. Hop I don't have to get down there again.
GDG

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2001 SuperCrew, Silver, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55, Limited slip, Tow Package, 265x70x17, Sliding Rear Window, Tuff Spray-on Liner, Ravin Z55 Single-in Dual-out Sideswept, K&N FIPK with fabricated cold-air box and ram-air, SuperChip, 1" Thick Sheepskin seat covers (soft as a babys butt), Nerf Bars, PIAA Superwhites, 9006 - 65W Fog Lights
Future mods - Roots Supercharger, JBA Headers (on the way!), revamped sterio system.

 

Hey GoDogGo,

Did you have to get a longer sized belt?
ANd if so, where and what part# is it?
I am considering the job myself as well,
but not sure whats involved..
Are there online instructions somwhere?

Thanks,

Morley

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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Sport
5.4L ORP s/c
Power everything
Ravin Z33 3" SI/SO Performance exhaust
Tinted windows
Vent Visors
Bug Deflector
Ford Duraliner
Ford Racing Shoulder Pads
Pant savers
Airforce One FIPK
Ford Duraliner

Next: Superchip, pulleys, TB spacers, Electronic supercharger.
Maybe a lift kit if I can know enough about them

 

I use The Steeda pulleys, (3 piece), which uses the Mustang belt, (6 rib vs 8). Didn't notice any difference, but they're staying on...Mark...aka doorslammer69,,,aka sundayniagara@hotmail.com

 

GoDogGo,

You are suppose to reuse your existing bolt, not the bolt that came with the pullies.


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99' F-150 XLT 4.6L SC 4X4 ORP LS

- Ariad FIPK
- Superchip
- ASP Underdrive Pulleys
- Accel Coil Packs
- FMS 9MM Plug Wires
- Rapidflow 3" single
CatBack exhaust
- Fluidyne Trany cooler
- A.R.E. Hard Tonue
Cover
- Duraliner bed liner
- "W" Bucky Badger
Hitch Cover
- Mobil1 5W-30
- Outerwears
pre-filter cover
(Blue of course).

 

GoDogGo: Where did you purchase your pullies? How much $$$? Maybe here in F150online?

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications:
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

[This message has been edited by JMTruck (edited 01-30-2001).]

 

Tweaker,
With the two pully set (balancer and waterpunp), the original belt can be used - no need to get a new one. I don't know about the three pully set though.

BigRed2,
I did use the existing bolt, although I wish now I had used the supplied starter bolt, as it looked to be made out of hardened steel (would have had to trim about a half inch off though since it was longer).

JMTruck,
I got the pullies several months back from TruckPerformance.Com for $189 to the door. At the time they were $10 dollars less than ASP and I believe F150 online as well. I notice that F150 online now offers them for $189 as well.

GDG

[This message has been edited by GoDogGo (edited 01-30-2001).]

 

Thanks GDG for the info. Don't forget to come back with some long term feedback on those pullies.

 

GoDogGO,

How are those pullies?
I am considering ordering some right now,
but want to hear some feedback.
Did you notice a bit less power for your accessories when idling?
Even better, did you notice any HP increase?

Let us know brother, we need to know from experience.
Are they worth the 169$ from rmpoutlet?'
Thanks,


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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Sport
5.4L ORP s/c
Power everything
Ravin Z33 3" SI/SO Performance exhaust
Airforce One FIPK
Superchip (ATC2)
Tinted windows (llumar film 15%)
Vent Visors
Bug Deflector
Ford Duraliner
Ford Shoulder Pads
Pant savers
Ford Duraliner
Krown Rust proofed

Wish List: pulleys, TB spacers, E-Ram, Paxton Supercharger, Brush Guard, Roll Bars,
6" Body Lift, 3" Suspension Lift, 35" SuperSwampers.