New underdrive damper?

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  1. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    Nice find but its for a 5.7..
     
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    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Adam, what does an underdrive damper do?
     
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    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    Spins your belt and accessories (AC, alternator, power steering) 20% slower reducing parasitic loss on the motor. Basically, it gives you a little more engine power by robbing from all the units driven by pulleys.
     
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    Hemissary Cogito Ergo Zooom

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    An underdrive pulley increases the mechanical advantage, and reduces the rpm of the waterpump/alternator/AC pump. That mechanical advantage is now seen as extra horsepower and torque at the wheels.