How small of a pulley?
11-20-2008, 04:55 PM
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How small of a pulley?
Souldn't be too hard to answer my question.. But I just want to make the right decision and not f**k up my car haha. How small of a pulley can I run on my balt with GMstg2/Header/Downpipe/Cat-back/Intake? I have the GM stage 2 pulley on right now. Thanks.
11-20-2008, 05:05 PM
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... 2.9 no problem with your setup... many people run that setup fine. If you drop to 2.8 get 60lb injectors and tune (can also get cooling mods but not necessary)
11-20-2008, 05:09 PM
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I ran a 2.9 n 42s on a custom tune for a long time. But like said above i wouldnt go below that. You'll max out your injectors.
11-20-2008, 05:10 PM
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Alright so 2.9 is sounding convincing.. I really don't have the money for 60lb. injectors and a tune right now haha.. Gotta love Christmas 
I'm on the GM stg 2 tune though. Still safe to run a 2.9 right?
I'm on the GM stg 2 tune though. Still safe to run a 2.9 right?
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11-20-2008, 05:21 PM
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I'm running a 2.85 that I bought from a friend that ran it for over a year without issues.
It bumped the torque up a bit, and my car runs smoother than it did with the stock stg2, but my gas mileage suffers for it= went from 27 to 23
It bumped the torque up a bit, and my car runs smoother than it did with the stock stg2, but my gas mileage suffers for it= went from 27 to 23
11-20-2008, 05:22 PM
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Hmm... Now I'm debating whether or not this is convincing enough for a 2.85
Most likely a 2.9 would be optimal. I will not be stupid and run too small of a pulley knowing that my car can't support it.
11-20-2008, 05:48 PM
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Alright. Seems like 2.85 is borderline safe/unsafe for 42.5lb injectors. Looks like it will be a 2.9. Now my question is.. Are there any differences in performance from a 3.0 to 2.9? Noticeable? Anyone?....
11-20-2008, 05:57 PM
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Yeah that's what I thought man.. So I don't even know if its worth changing the pulley after all.. At least until I get 60's and a corresponding tune.
11-20-2008, 06:00 PM
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yeah u can tell a little difference but not much...i mean but for $50 bucks new or cheaper if u can find a used 2.9 its worth it...boost builds up a lil quicker than with the stage 2 pulley