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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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What difference would it make if you put a 70 tooth pulley in place of a 66 tooth stock pulley. Assuming they are exactly the same width?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Your front wheel will come up a lot easier
 
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You will gain a few ( not many) extra RPM at the same speed. Remember, the larger pulley might require a longer drive belt.
 
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Thanks for the replies. i'll just look for a 66 tooth.
 
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The 70 tooth will also have you revving higher at cruising speed, make 1st gear a stump puller gear, and lower overall gas mileage while (possibly, depending on other factors) providing more rapid acceleration.
 
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