We were all taught the basics of the mechanical advantage of pulleys in junior high and high school. The lesson usually began by explaining how two or more pulleys used together reduce the amount of force to lift a load – which is a great lesson to learn about simple machines. More complicated machines, like an internal combustion engine, still use pulleys to reduce the amount of force to perform a task, like moving fluids or creating electricity. While this may sound routine, the science and manufacturing behind it, is anything but simple.
The crew at Concept One high performance pulley systems have taken automotive pulley systems to a whole new level. If you have a stock engine and are using stock pulleys, everything is going to work pretty well. Things get a lot more complicated when when you add or take away engine driven systems like air conditioning or power steering. Whether your goal is looks, efficiency, or just making sure that your engine runs properly, Concept One has a system that will help.
Pulley’s are critical parts and there are a number of important factors you need to consider when selecting a pulley system. Concepts like pulley ratios and underdrive pulley sets is essential in getting the correct system for your engine.
Concept One has structured their online catalog to help with this process. The explanation to the Concept One buying process is a basic four part process that is explained in the “How to Buy” section. Essentially the process begins with Step 1: Finding the right pulley system by answering a few simple questions like what type of vehicle/engine, what accessories, what type of harmonic balancer is being used.
The next step is configuring the pulley system. There are several different options which are explained on each kit’s page that help configure a pulley system to your application. If this gets confusing, the crew at Concept One are available to help you by calling 1 (877) 337-0688. “We are happy to help you realize the vision you have for your dream car,” they state. From there it is a simple matter of placing the order and waiting for the parts to be delivered.
For a task that can be confusing and complex sometimes, finding the right high performance pulley system just doesn’t get any simpler than this.