Has anyone installed some, how did they work, where did you get them and how much...
would like to try some on my 5.4 if worth the money to go along with the K & N charger kit i installed that really helped out

 

I wouldn't recommend these. They are smaller than stock for less engine strain, but they also cause your components to spin slower than usual. Example, your alternator, it will not spin fast enough to send amps to your battery, thus draining it slowly. Power steering pump, may not build up enough hydraulic pressure at speeds that you need the extra assistance. Clutch fan, may not spin fast enough to cool engine properly. I have had many friends try them...they went through a few batteries or so, maybe the occasional overheating, then they went back to stock size, but used billet aluminum so they at least looked good.

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2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flare Side 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;Off-Road;remote keyless entry;floor shift 4wd;Class III

Installed accessories so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; GTS headlight blackouts; Westin Black nerf bars; Pendaliner bedliner
Pending
Genuine Steel Products (Longtek Engineering) black Grille/Brush Guard; Crank torsion bars to level truck; Trail Blazer II Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses
Wish list:
Roll bar; Lots of lights; Flowmaster 40 or 50 Series single to dual exhaust; Aluminum dash kit; White gauges; Optima red top battery; Hidden winch; Custom backup lights; Kenwood TV/CD/AM/FM/DVD system; Viper alarm w/ remote start; Rancho RS9000s; PIAA front air dam; Super charger; Lightning emblems (after super charger); Custom tonneu cover to fit around roll bar; Custom backup lights; A 18' - 25' boat to tag along behind



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[This message has been edited by lariat4wd (edited 11-15-2000).]

 

Terry H,

I have had them on my 4.6L 4X4 since Feb and no problems what so ever. My battery has not gone dead, my power steering still works and my arm hasn't fallen off. I have the ASP's which is a two piece set and are a good quality. One thing to note is I wouldn't use them if you do serious towing or hauling. The ASP's are designed for the 4.6L and not the 5.4L. I remember a former member posting a tight clearance for the water pump pulley on the head.




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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

 

HI!... TERRY H : I also have the ASP "POWER PULLEYS". It is also the 2 peice set. I would not suggest getting the 3 peice set because it has a alternator pulley involved.This will cause charging problems. I have had the ASP kit now for about 8 months now and have not had ANY problems what so ever. I have the 5.4 engine and the only modification you need to do so that the ASP kit will work, is to grind down a small threaded GAUSETT that protrudes from the aluminum front timing chain cover. I removed mine with a 4 inch disc grinder with a "ZIP" blade. It took less than 25 seconds to remove. The reason for removing the GAUSETT is that the new ASP water pump pulley is considerly bigger in diameter and will slightly rub on it. Don't worry about grinding this GAUSETT off, because it does'nt affect anything on our engines. It is only there for a IDELER pulley on the LIGHTNING and is useless for us NON-LIGHTNING guys. The two peice pully set is good for about 8-10H.P at the rear wheels. I have towed with these pulleys (almost 9000lbs!) and have never had a problem. As you can see from my SIG, I also to a ton of drag racing and have never had any ILL effects. After this mod you might want to consider removing the clutch fan and installing two 16 inch electric fans. My engine temp is a hell of a lot lower now than with the stock clutch fan and with the weather like it is right now here in WINDSOR, the fans never come on hardly. Hope this helps you out TERRY.

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK"
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (painted OXFORD WHITE), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS.


FUTURE MODS : FORD SVT 24LB INJECTORS, CUSTOM SUPERCHIP FLIP-CHIP, BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, SHM "RACE WATER PUMP, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150, LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 345H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.53E.T * MPH - 93.00 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc