I have the oportunity to buy a set of BNIB Unorthodox racing pulleys for $200. The only thing is that they were originally bought for a 2000 TL-P. Will they fit my 2003 CL-S and is that a good price? Also, how much will installation run me?

 

yes, yes, diy = free

 

How hard is it to do? It's the entire pulley set.

 

pulleys were the one mod i didn't do myself. i went to a local shop and it cost me $40 to get installed

 

That's not a bad price. I'll call around and see what I can do. Will these mess up anything on my car like A/C and stereo?

 

is the crank pulley the underdriven one? if so you will not want to run it with audio amps. unorthodox makes a lightweight pulley that is standard size for use with audio amps.

 

It wasn't hard for me when I did it because I had access to lifts at work... but I know poeple have done it w/o lifts.

 

40 bucks for just a crank or the whole set?

Either way, thats a damn good deal. I might go see how much they would charge to install my crank.

 

check the BM thread for the pullies, lot of info in there

 

What is the difference between an underdriven pulley and a standard lightweight pulley? Which one will help you gain more HP?

 

Underdrive will free up more HP. But it slows down your accesories. Like your alternator, PS pump, and A/C. So if your running alot of audio power, I would stay with stock size pulley. As stated above.

 

What effect does this "slowing down" have (other than giving HP)? Will it make your A/C not work the same or your alternator not provide the same power ect.?

 

you will be fine. I had my CP on for two summers in Atlanta. Shit works just fine. You won't ever be able to tell a diff.

 

What he said, I've had mine on for about 7 months and noticed no adverse effect. My Sub amp can pull up to 114 amps, (Not that the stock CLS system will put out that kind of amprage, but the amp will pull it if its there) but I never play it that hard. So I don't have to worry about it. As far as the A/C, it still works fine. If you lived in Vegas and sat in traffic for long periods of time at idle in 120 degree heat you might notice.

Id say go for it!

 

Thanks for the info guys. I'll check into it this week.

 

I would use the lightweight standard size if you are running any kind of stereo or planing on it in the future. You alt will not keep up depending on the amps you are or planning on running. It will be to much current draw for the underdrive pullys.

 

Good info...wasn't aware of the possible issue with the underdrive pulley.

That's important to know. Thanks everybody.

 

If your going huge on a system, then I'd be worried. But if you staying moderate, I would not even worry about it. You can always add capacitors if its a concern. I'm running a JBL BP 1200.1 (No Lightwieght on amp draw) and its just fine.

 

Capacitors = meh.

Don't waste your money, buy a nice battery up front and a secondary for the rear.

 

Yeah...capacitors...a lot of people forget about using those and an affordable remedy.

 

I've just always used at least a one farad cap on anything I've done previous to the CL.

I'd also take any advice chtrcy gives, he's got a buk nasty system, and from what my roomie tells me, is the person to go to for audio.

 

Cool...I should look into getting one for my CL if I find the right price.

Never saw any pics of his system.

 

I need to find out what they are, I have a big amp with two 12" MTX subs in the back.

 

Would upgrading the alternator on my 6mt to an auto be ok to run the underdrive pulley?

 

just the crank. the guy does work on my mom's mdx so he knew me

if you're concerned, i'd just go with the stock size pulley, you'll still see some gains because it's lighter than stock

 

if your going to get a stock size, you should pick it up fast because they stopped making them, Excelerate is the only vendor that has em, i helped with a group buy to get UR to make one last batch for us

"The Ultra S crank pulley is a lightweight underdrive crank pulley. It underdrives the accessories 10-20% and requires new belts. The Ultra Sc crank pulley is a lightweight stock size crank pulley, which means that it does not underdrive the accessories and does not require a new belt. If you have a large stereo system (over 600 watts RMS) you will want the Ultra Sc crank pulley. If not, you will want the Ultra S pulley. Average gains are about 7-8 HP. The Ultra Sc will make maybe 1 less hp than the Ultra S pulley."

https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/unorthodox-racing-special-pricing-event-acura-cl-tl-rl-mdx-tsx-301566/

oh and if you plan to be supercharged you need the stock size

 

^ Dang...wish I had funds right now.

I've been looking at those for a while now...

 

There are other brands of pullies too. I believe Fuzzy has had one for a few years.

 

Thanks for the link bro!

 

yea the Bomz one probably but UR is the only one with a stock size

 

Also the Option Racing. Cheap, effective.

 

I just won the unorthadox ss pulley set on the bay last night for $61.00. holy crap that sellers probally crying.It's the underdriven set,thats being sold for $348.00. I'm running a 1600w rms sub amp.Will probally install this weekend.I will let people know the real deal as soon as installed.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3152723 the link to my cl.

 

you have a modded CL, you have 1 post and just joined... holy lurkage

welcome.

 

I just came to find out want people wad to say about they way the pullys performed.And I joined to throw a post.Thought I would let people know the real deal when installed. Did you check my ride page?

 

 

yea thats my shaved trunk ,custom molded wing,prizmatique flakes WHAT?

 

oh dear.

 

if u got rid of that i'd have more respect for you and your ride lol

 

I really hope you aren't thinking thats distorted's car.

 

Holy Wing Batman!

Now why on Earth....WHY richardparker?

What purpose does that serve?