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Unorthodox Crank UDP

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DyComet

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I've done some research in the old forums about the Unorthodox UDP pulley and while some say it can cause early engine failure others had no problems with it. I picked up some U/D Alt & Ps. pulleys off ebay (96BlackSE's pulley's)for $100 and with them came the Unorthodox Crank UDP that I plan putting on the upcoming 3L. My question is, is the Unorthodox Crank UDP worth the risk, if existent, or should I just sell it and just use the power steering and alternator pulley's?
 
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You know back in the day I used to think that they were potentially harmful, but I dont know if there has ever been any proof theyve caused an engine failure. I say go for it.
 
I have had an ASP underdrive pulley on my car for a couple of months now and have not noticed and harmful damage caused by this.I did notice a smoother power band and a little increase in power.just my 2 cents
 
Does anyone know of any cases where it has caused engine failure? I'd really hate to completely build this 3L and have it fail on me.
 
DyComet said:
Does anyone know of any cases where it has caused engine failure? I'd really hate to completely build this 3L and have it fail on me.
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I really wouldnt suspect it to cause engine failure. Basically the belief is it causes pre-mature engine failure. Like, instead of the engine going 100k it will only go 80k...something along those lines. Since I've been here I haven't seen any posts about it causing any sort of damage.
 
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