SC questions....

10-30-2001, 02:30 PM

Hey guys... don't mind my newbie questions but...

How much boost does a stock Lightning have?

What size is the stock pulley?

Do most of you guys change the stock pulley and put a smaller one on?

Thanks!

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Lisa
2000 Grand Prix GTP
"Girlie Girl Racing"
14.145 @ 92.98 mph w/1.975 60ft

Raymond's 1998 Mustang GT
13.1 @ 104 mph

10-30-2001, 02:34 PM

8.8#
3"
yes

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10-30-2001, 02:39 PM

Quote:

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Bulldog:
8.8#
3"
yes

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thank you

10-30-2001, 02:47 PM

most of us change the lower pulley's first and then when we get tired of that much boost we do a bigger lower pulley or get an upper also.

some trucks are pushing well over 15lbs of boost with multiply pulleys. And with the go go juice also you can see some sick boost numbers!

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POWER SURGE PERFORMANCE RULES!!!

10-30-2001, 02:51 PM

what's the difference with the upper and lower pulleys?

10-30-2001, 02:53 PM

The lower pulley is easier and safer to do.
The JL lower pulley will get you 3 to 4lbs more boost.

George S. NLOC #542

10-30-2001, 04:03 PM

Lower pulley is attached to the motor so a bigger lower pulley gives more boost. The upper pulley is attached to the s/c so a smaller upper gives more boost.

I think the bigger lower pulley is safer, too, because it gives more surface area for the belt to grip, but that's just me.

10-31-2001, 09:08 AM

The upper pulley was one of the easiest mods I've ever done is very safe, took me about 45 minutes the first time and I could do it again in about 15-20. Just make sure you have the "pulley puller" tool, I got mine from Mark@Lightning Force.

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Adam
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#1060
Built 02/20/01 (Tuesday)
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10-31-2001, 09:39 AM

Does the pulley swap have any effect on warranty?

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10-31-2001, 09:58 AM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by FASTRK99:
Does the pulley swap have any effect on warranty?

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Only if they notice it

Hey DJANIMATE - you forgot to mention the part about the bug spray.

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10-30-2001, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
GTP Girlie Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	SC questions.... Hey guys... don't mind my newbie questions but... How much boost does a stock Lightning have? What size is the stock pulley? Do most of you guys change the stock pulley and put a smaller one on? Thanks! ------------------ Lisa 2000 Grand Prix GTP "Girlie Girl Racing" 14.145 @ 92.98 mph w/1.975 60ft Raymond's 1998 Mustang GT 13.1 @ 104 mph

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10-30-2001, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bulldog Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	8.8# 3" yes ------------------

10-30-2001, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
RTKILLA Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	most of us change the lower pulley's first and then when we get tired of that much boost we do a bigger lower pulley or get an upper also. some trucks are pushing well over 15lbs of boost with multiply pulleys. And with the go go juice also you can see some sick boost numbers! ------------------ POWER SURGE PERFORMANCE RULES!!!

10-30-2001, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
GTP Girlie Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	what's the difference with the upper and lower pulleys?

10-30-2001, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
scampismith Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	The lower pulley is easier and safer to do. The JL lower pulley will get you 3 to 4lbs more boost. George S. NLOC #542

10-30-2001, 04:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
aus6321 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Lower pulley is attached to the motor so a bigger lower pulley gives more boost. The upper pulley is attached to the s/c so a smaller upper gives more boost. I think the bigger lower pulley is safer, too, because it gives more surface area for the belt to grip, but that's just me.

10-31-2001, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
DJANIMATE Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	The upper pulley was one of the easiest mods I've ever done is very safe, took me about 45 minutes the first time and I could do it again in about 15-20. Just make sure you have the "pulley puller" tool, I got mine from Mark@Lightning Force. ------------------ Adam 01 Black Lightning #1060 Built 02/20/01 (Tuesday) Newest - LPF Upper Pulley, Wet Okles seat covers, Roush lowering kit JDM Big mouth filter, JDM Flip chip, JDM Breather cap, JL Ram Air, JBA Headers, Striaght Pipes, Single Blade TB, Splitfires, Bed Rug, Steel Horse Billet grills, Keypad Mod, Dynomatted cab, Blaupunkt MD reciever w/CD changer, MTX Thunder Form, Clarion 5X7's up front, Infinity Kappa's in back, kick panels with JBL components, Relocated starter button, Billet pedals, red interior lights w/neon, purple neon and strobe lights for the shows, and more.

10-31-2001, 09:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
FASTRK99 Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Does the pulley swap have any effect on warranty? ------------------ 99.5 White Snug Lid bed cover Bed Rug '86 4-Runner, daily driver