DAYTA

I had a stock diameter lighweight crank pulley made for me by NST with the goal being to free up some additional power while maintaining current boost levels (any smaller would underdrive the blower). Thanks to Mike @ NST for the pulley and Josh @ Excelerate for the install - professional as always (well, sorta) .







Quality of the pulley is excellent. Comparing weight to the stock pulley is night and day. I didn't put it on a scale, but I'd guess the NST pulley weighs 4lbs and the stock is closer to 8-9lbs. Initial driving impressions are good. It definitely feels more alive down low, and the RPMs rise a bit faster. It's also easier to rev-match my downshifts. More driving impressions to come...

I also changed out the OEM transmission fluid to Redline. I only have 22k miles on the car, but the difference is pretty noticeable. Any slight notchiness is gone, nothing but buttery smoothness. It feels better than it did new.























...oh, and teaser pics of phase 2:

626tsx

awesome, looking good! i was going to get some pulleys. just wondering, is your car automatic? the wait for the pulleys too long and it's never in stock!

Audioserf

Ooh, I know what phase 2 is! I know, I know! Haha... I'll keep these lips sealed. Can't wait to see how hard she pulls with this round of mods done. The little park near work might not be a suitable place to stretch her legs anymore with the power you'll be putting down...

godfather2

snow performance injection??? i sure hope so ... g luck

Tsx536

Very nice Mod Dayta!

Are you going to dyno by chance?
How much of a difference did this lightweight pulley make? Does it rev a lot quicker especially in the low range?

I'm definitely considering this mod, so let me know what you think

Also, how hard was install, that's the only thing that kind of turns me off to this mod. I heard that Crank pulley is a b*tch to get off!

Tsx536

Methanol injection kit?
Niiiice. Only thing is I think you have to retune to really make use out of this.

dBski11

im going to be supercharging very soon, and ill definatly be looking into this and asking you questions on what other good mods i can do!

DAYTA

I was considering putting it on the dyno, but I think I'll just wait until phase 2. My guess is that peak gains aren't increased significantly, but the power band is much more useable now. As expected, down low is where most of the improvements can be felt. I can punch it @ 2k and it just goes! It definitely revs noticeably quicker than before.

As for the install, as long as you have the right tools for the job, it shouldn't be too bad. It also helps to have someone stomping on the brakes to give the other person more leverage to remove the crank bolt.

I know it's a little premature, but as of now I would personally recommend this mod for all S/C owners out there. It makes the car feel so much more alive .

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

haha still modding when your planning to sell it??

DAYTA

Haha, yeah it's an addiction...

I'm basically willing to sell it if someone gives me the asking price (BM thread here). Since the car and mods are all paid off in full, my eyes have started to wander a little bit. However, I still absolutely love my car and have no problems keeping it for a while longer .

dBski11

How much does the pulley go for??

minkl81

iTrader: (2)

new car = new mods

bo0sty

are your headlight inner housings painted black?

DAYTA

Yup...that's the temptation. I'm getting close to being done with all of the mods I can/want to do to my car, which is why I'm getting a little restless...





I have 06+ JDM headlights ....

DAYTA

phase 2, part 2...

Thanks, BigBen .

dBski11

wat is that ^???

rex.

High Boost Pulley for the Comptech SuperCharger

TS_eXpeed

....I'm jealous

dBski11

thats sick, let us know how it goes because the highboost pulley is something i definalty want to look into

Audioserf

This car is going to pull so hard... I'll be sure to post a trip report after DAYTA has that thing installed and we take a little spin!

As an aside, every time I even hear his car's engine, it makes it harder for me to not order a S/C kit...