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Old 12-04-2008, 08:16 PM   #4 (permalink)
Tygen1
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Little Blue - '98 Ford Escort ZX2 Cool
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Originally Posted by cfg83 View Post
Tygen1 -

Welcome to EM! I like ZX2's, my Dad's got one. Good little MPG machines. When you got your underdrive crankshaft pulley, did you need to buy a different length belt? Also, my Dad's muffler is starting to get rusty. What do you think would be a good replacement? He's a bit stubborn, but I am hoping to see if I can make him get a nice non-OEM replacement.

CarloSW2
Yes I had to get a shorter belt. I got a pulley from a member of TeamZX2.com. He makes the smallest possible pulley, your alt. won't charge at idle It's a 40% reduction in pulley speed. BTW Team ZX2 is a great resource for ZX2 specific issues.
Muffler wise, a strait thru muffler is a good choice. I have a Borla XS Pro. It's a mellow tone and not too loud.
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