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Can I install underdrive pulleys wihtout remapping computer I stumbled across a set of Mac Power Pulleys for $5 brand new so I obviously picked them up. I was ready to install them when somebody said I would have to get the computer remapped if I put them on. I have a stock 87 LX 5.0 and he said since it's not Mass Air, I'd need to send out the computer to get it remapped after I put the pulleys on. Can anyone verify this? Or has anybody done underdrive pulleys on a non-Mass Air 5.0 without remapping?
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You don't need to "re-mapp" or tune for a set of underdrive pulleys on a Speed Density fox body.
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You dont need to "remap" anything. the only thing you "need" to do is tell the person that gave you that info to "take a hike"
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76Ford90LX You dont need to "remap" anything. the only thing you "need" to do is tell the person that gave you that info to "take a hike"
Ha Ha!
You gotta love those friends that "know" so much about cars.
Like my friend who told me that the quad shocks were "hill/mountain racing suspension".
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Well you got new pulleys......
You may want to consider a new friend who has a clue....
Nothing is required when installing U/D pulleys......
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RLG34750 Nothing is required when installing U/D pulleys......
not totally accurate!!!..you
may need a shorter serpentine belt
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need4spd90 not totally accurate!!!..you may need a shorter serpentine belt
Who asked you......
But that is a true statement Capt. Obvious......
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I would say he's thinking too much and combining the newer models with the older Fox. You don't have to remap anything just for a set of pulleys. 20 minutes bolting them on and you're done.
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Dont listen to this guy either. You will need some tools.
Hey Capt. obvious, Can I be your Private
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Hey Capt. obvious, Can I be your Private
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I will refrain from comments......
With regards to
"Privates".......
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Enjoy the pulleys and power. And what is with the private stuff you should be shooting for at least Admiral or Rear Admiral.
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Ouch!! I really should read it after typing it. I kinda left the door open on that one
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Thank you everybody!! I can now tell my buddy that I knew I was right. It just didn't make enough sense for me to just listen to him.
Can I install underdrive pulleys wihtout remapping computer 
I would say he's thinking too much and combining the newer models with the older Fox. You don't have to remap anything just for a set of pulleys. 20 minutes bolting them on and you're done.
