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paulw May 22, 2015 05:09 PM

underdrive pulley size
 
As the title. What is the diameter of an underdrive pulley for a 1.8?

Its a question about the size of it, not about what it will do to an oil pump. I understand that if i fit one it will make the baby Jesus sad and some puppies will also die;).

Paul

Joe Perez May 22, 2015 06:25 PM


Originally Posted by paulw (Post 1233990)
As the title. What is the diameter of an underdrive pulley for a 1.8?

43mm, as measured at the lowest point of the groove.

NiklasFalk May 23, 2015 02:33 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1234004)
43mm, as measured at the lowest point of the groove.

With stock being 130mm that's a real reduction (1/3 of stock). :D

paulw May 23, 2015 04:30 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1234004)
43mm, as measured at the lowest point of the groove.

Its the diameter i'm after that must be the thickness?

Paul

Joe Perez May 23, 2015 08:08 AM


Originally Posted by paulw (Post 1234093)
Its the diameter i'm after that must be the thickness?

Nope, the ones I manufacture are 43mm in diameter. They provide a much lower drive ratio than the cheap, aluminum underdrive pulleys you commonly see on eBay. It's almost like the alternator and water pump aren't turning at all.

They're pretty impressive- barely larger than the crankshaft itself.

paulw May 23, 2015 08:41 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1234099)
Nope, the ones I manufacture are 43mm in diameter. They provide a much lower drive ratio than the cheap, aluminum underdrive pulleys you commonly see on eBay. It's almost like the alternator and water pump aren't turning at all.

They're pretty impressive- barely larger than the crankshaft itself.

Could you show me one fitted to an engine please?

Joe Perez May 23, 2015 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by paulw (Post 1234102)
Could you show me one fitted to an engine please?

If I were to post pictures of my revolutionary invention, others would just steal the design and copy it.

You'll have to take my word for it that my pulley improves engine cooling while freeing up at least 10 BHP, improves the longevity of the oil pump gears, and triples your chances of scoring a date with Charlize Theron, all with no negative impact on alternator performance.

I can show you one of the early design concept sketches, though the finished product implements numerous improvements over this early drawing:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1432386313











Real answer: Is there any one specific pulley you're inquiring about, or were you hoping that all aftermarket pulleys, regardless of who makes them, are of exactly the same dimensions?

paulw May 23, 2015 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by paulw (Post 1233990)

Its a question about the size of it, not about what it will do to an oil pump. I understand that if i fit one it will make the baby Jesus sad and some puppies will also die;).

Paul

this is why i posted the above, maybe what i should of written is please don't take the piss as its just a question if you don't know the answer then don't say anything.

So i don't have to explain please see my build thread. Space is at a premium and need to reduce the diameter of the pulley to make room for a steering rack.

paulw May 23, 2015 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1234104)
Real answer: Is there any one specific pulley you're inquiring about, or were you hoping that all aftermarket pulleys, regardless of who makes them, are of exactly the same dimensions?

And to correct you that's actually a question!

Savington May 25, 2015 04:10 PM

You're getting trolled because your question makes no sense. You want to know the diameter of "an underdrive pulley" without specifying which pulley you're talking about, or what brand, or any other details that might help us answer your question. If you want a good answer, you have to ask a good question.

Braineack May 26, 2015 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by paulw (Post 1234106)
So i don't have to explain please see my build thread. Space is at a premium and need to reduce the diameter of the pulley to make room for a steering rack.

</p><p>Oh yes King Paul,&nbsp;let us all go out of our ways and find your thread to learn about your shitty build because you simply&nbsp;cant ask a question that makes sense.</p>

18psi May 26, 2015 10:49 AM

I dunno why, but I always laugh when people say "take the piss"....it just makes no sense

concealer404 May 26, 2015 10:50 AM

Please take my piss. In your mouth.

Braineack May 26, 2015 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1234746)
I dunno why, but I always laugh when people say &quot;take the piss&quot;....it just makes no sense

</p><p>First time I've ever heard/seen that phrase--I thought it was a typo.</p>

Joe Perez May 26, 2015 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1234755)
<p></p><p>First time I've ever heard/seen that phrase--I thought it was a typo.</p>

It's a common expression in British english. To "take the piss" roughly means to mock or humiliate someone.


And, to be fair, we have some expressions in American english which are just as absurd. To quote the great philosopher Beavis: "How come they call it taking a dump when you're really leaving a dump? I mean, you're not really taking it anywhere... "

mgeoffriau May 26, 2015 11:04 AM

You guys taking the mick out of British colloquialisms?

18psi May 26, 2015 11:09 AM

Beavis :laugh:

paulw May 26, 2015 01:34 PM

Well I wasn't expecting that response and also insult. It's a car forum.......
are fuck it I was going to be polite but I can't be fuckin arsed.....lol it up you bunch of cunts. Brain dead! your admit on this forum for fuck sake. Show me what you have done on your car yourself or are you too far up your own arse to be able to do so.

It's always the ones that can't do fuck all that give the smarmy rude answers.....why because it's easier.

So bring it on dick heads

Paul

concealer404 May 26, 2015 01:36 PM

U wot m8?


It's rather amusing that you're so enraged that you continue to actively not give us the information we need to help you.

18psi May 26, 2015 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by paulw (Post 1234881)
Well I wasn't expecting that response and also insult. It's a car forum.......
are fuck it I was going to be polite but I can't be fuckin arsed.....lol it up you bunch of cunts. Brain dead! your admit on this forum for fuck sake. Show me what you have done on your car yourself or are you too far up your own arse to be able to do so.

It's always the ones that can't do fuck all that give the smarmy rude answers.....why because it's easier.

So bring it on dick heads

Paul

:rofl::rofl:

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1432661945


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