How long does it take to put pulleys in?
Suzuka Master
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It took me about 1 - 1.5 Hrs total but I attempted to swap out the Alternator pulley while it was still on the vehicle.
The Power Steering pulley is a snap and shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes start to finish.
The Alternator is another story. It would be much easier to plan on just pulling the Alternator from the beginning. With that in mind, you can remove it in 15 minutes, swap out the pulleys in another 15 minutes and reinstall in 15 more for about 15 minutes total.
So in all about an hour would be required.
The Power Steering pulley is a snap and shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes start to finish.
The Alternator is another story. It would be much easier to plan on just pulling the Alternator from the beginning. With that in mind, you can remove it in 15 minutes, swap out the pulleys in another 15 minutes and reinstall in 15 more for about 15 minutes total.
So in all about an hour would be required.
Drifting
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scalbert,
Do you have pics on removing the alternator? I would like to try this on my own.
Thanks,
Spiro
Do you have pics on removing the alternator? I would like to try this on my own.
Thanks,
Spiro
Originally posted by scalbert:
<STRONG>It took me about 1 - 1.5 Hrs total but I attempted to swap out the Alternator pulley while it was still on the vehicle.
The Power Steering pulley is a snap and shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes start to finish.
The Alternator is another story. It would be much easier to plan on just pulling the Alternator from the beginning. With that in mind, you can remove it in 15 minutes, swap out the pulleys in another 15 minutes and reinstall in 15 more for about 15 minutes total.
So in all about an hour would be required.</STRONG>
<STRONG>It took me about 1 - 1.5 Hrs total but I attempted to swap out the Alternator pulley while it was still on the vehicle.
The Power Steering pulley is a snap and shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes start to finish.
The Alternator is another story. It would be much easier to plan on just pulling the Alternator from the beginning. With that in mind, you can remove it in 15 minutes, swap out the pulleys in another 15 minutes and reinstall in 15 more for about 15 minutes total.
So in all about an hour would be required.</STRONG>
Drifting
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Yeah if anyone has pictures please put them on here. I would like to try to do the pulleys but I don't want to run into any problems with my stereo system...and if I do I would like to be able to pull them off myself and not PAY any more $ than I have to. Any directions, tools needed, or any help would be awesome. Thanks guys.
Drifting
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I'm also working on a project other then installing the aem pulleys. I'm going to see if I can get the crank pulley lightened, by making it aluminum. The size will be the same, just the pulley would be lighter.
Spiro
Spiro
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Originally posted by spiroh:
<STRONG>I'm also working on a project other then installing the aem pulleys. I'm going to see if I can get the crank pulley lightened, by making it aluminum. The size will be the same, just the pulley would be lighter.
Spiro</STRONG>
<STRONG>I'm also working on a project other then installing the aem pulleys. I'm going to see if I can get the crank pulley lightened, by making it aluminum. The size will be the same, just the pulley would be lighter.
Spiro</STRONG>
if so, I would think lightening it would be a bad thing with respect to engine vibration.
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Drifting
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I have no clue. I'm looking in to it.
Spiro
Spiro
Originally posted by tankmonkey:
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does the crank pulley incorporate a(n) harmonic balancer?
if so, I would think lightening it would be a bad thing with respect to engine vibration.</STRONG>
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does the crank pulley incorporate a(n) harmonic balancer?
if so, I would think lightening it would be a bad thing with respect to engine vibration.</STRONG>
Suzuka Master
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Originally posted by spiroh:
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Do you have pics on removing the alternator? I would like to try this on my own.
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Do you have pics on removing the alternator? I would like to try this on my own.
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It is actually an easy process and can be done from the top. Just carefull bend the AC compressor line to the side and the Alternator will come up through the 'hole'.
Suzuka Master
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Originally posted by TypeSKid:
[QB]Can you tell a big difference with the pulleys? [QB]
[QB]Can you tell a big difference with the pulleys? [QB]
The pulley on the other hand only give a few HP but it does increase the power throughout the antire band. So a few lb/ft all over the rev band will decrease you times.
Drifting
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Spiro,
Thanks, do you think it made a difference with the pulleys. Has it effected your stereo stuff. I have the 300/4 and I plan on running a 250/1 on a 10w3. Do you think I will have to worry about stalling or anything crazy like that with the pulleys??
Thanks, do you think it made a difference with the pulleys. Has it effected your stereo stuff. I have the 300/4 and I plan on running a 250/1 on a 10w3. Do you think I will have to worry about stalling or anything crazy like that with the pulleys??
Drifting
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I have not installed the pulleys yet. I have close to 1600watts so I hope there wont be a problem =) I wouldnt worry about it too much.
Spiro
Spiro
Originally posted by NOLACLS:
<STRONG>Spiro,
Thanks, do you think it made a difference with the pulleys. Has it effected your stereo stuff. I have the 300/4 and I plan on running a 250/1 on a 10w3. Do you think I will have to worry about stalling or anything crazy like that with the pulleys??</STRONG>
<STRONG>Spiro,
Thanks, do you think it made a difference with the pulleys. Has it effected your stereo stuff. I have the 300/4 and I plan on running a 250/1 on a 10w3. Do you think I will have to worry about stalling or anything crazy like that with the pulleys??</STRONG>
Drifting
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I have a cap. My JBL 1200.1 is class D which makes it efficient. Even without the cap my lights dont dim. I have also added another amp for my interior speakers, which I will be connected the cap to.
Spiro
Spiro
Originally posted by NOLACLS:
<STRONG>Spiro,
are you going to try to install them yourself? 1600w DAM does it make all your lights dim when it hits or do you have a cap or something like that?</STRONG>
<STRONG>Spiro,
are you going to try to install them yourself? 1600w DAM does it make all your lights dim when it hits or do you have a cap or something like that?</STRONG>
Drifting
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I think the JL 250/1 is a class D so i will see how the light thing goes befor i do a cap. Do you think i can run 1 4 gage wire and split it into 2 4 gage wires for the 2 amps?? And are you planning to do the pullies yourself??
Drifting
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Yes. I use one 4 guage going to a power splitter to connect both amps with an 8 guage. Yes I want to do the pulleys on my own. Hopefully somebody will post the schematics to the alternator.
Spiro
Spiro
Originally posted by NOLACLS:
<STRONG>I think the JL 250/1 is a class D so i will see how the light thing goes befor i do a cap. Do you think i can run 1 4 gage wire and split it into 2 4 gage wires for the 2 amps?? And are you planning to do the pullies yourself??</STRONG>
<STRONG>I think the JL 250/1 is a class D so i will see how the light thing goes befor i do a cap. Do you think i can run 1 4 gage wire and split it into 2 4 gage wires for the 2 amps?? And are you planning to do the pullies yourself??</STRONG>
Drifting
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Well thanks and good luck with the pulleys. Let me know how it goes and what tools you had to use and if i see a post of the helms ill let you know. Hopefuly someone will be real nice and post it 
Suzuka Master
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My manual is at home, but the removal is easy. Just a standard alternator swap. 3 bolts and a little manuevering and it is out. However, the lower back bolt is a tight fit but simple enough.
If someone doesn't beat me to it I'll bring my manual in Monday and make a scan.
If someone doesn't beat me to it I'll bring my manual in Monday and make a scan.
Drifting
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Actually by looking at the crank, I dont think it has a harmonic balancer.
Spiro
Spiro
Originally posted by moomaster_99:
<STRONG>In regards to the crank....all Hondas have harmonic balancers...that's why they don't include pulleys for the crank.</STRONG>
<STRONG>In regards to the crank....all Hondas have harmonic balancers...that's why they don't include pulleys for the crank.</STRONG>
Burning Brakes
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Originally posted by scalbert:
<STRONG>If someone doesn't beat me to it I'll bring my manual in Monday and make a scan.</STRONG>
<STRONG>If someone doesn't beat me to it I'll bring my manual in Monday and make a scan.</STRONG>
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