r10apple

I just ordered the UR crank pulley and am getting it installed at a performance shop here in Jax...
I did a search on this site and others, and though there were initial concerns with the UR crank pulley, no definitive answer ever seemed to be stated concerning any long term effects, if any...It has been noted the alternator pulley had an issue, but I simply skipped the accessory pullies altogether. The shop I chose new well of alternator issues, but not crank issues.

Anyone have an opinion/answer (about the crank pulley!)?

typeR

will it shorten the life of your engine...probablly...instead of lasting 200K it might need a rebuild in 150K...if you can live with that ,i know of only benefits from it's use...power ,and smoother operation are two ,probablly improved gas milage

darrinb

how much is the crank pulley by it self

jucee187

hmm 10 HP and risk of damaged engine? for $200? or...

might as well go with a 35-50 shot..

jucee187

or save up for a 3.5 conversion.. reliable power..
TYPER .. so is the 3.5 conversion simply parts that can be installed by any mechanic or he has to know this car well.. does it come with instructions?

Titand19

get it you won't regret it.

r10apple

These guys did a TL-S with a sweet NOS setup, but I'm not wanting that...Still too many issues running NOS, for me...
It's not the $$$, I'm just a bit bored and want something new for awhile...I'll probably move on to the s/c after the new piggyback comes out and I see more concrete results on the TL-S and those with autos...A custom turbo (these guys do all this stuff anyway) isn't out of the question either...

And besides, if typeR is right, going from an engine life of 200k to 150k isn't that big of a deal...

r10apple

The pulley itself was $205 + tax/shipping and the install is $82.50 max + tax (1.5 hours max) plus the cost of a belt that has yet to be determined as they will try different ones and see which one works best...UR recomends gates belts and supply the number needed they worked great for me...

typeR

3.5 takes some skill someone who has rebuilt engines before would be a good start...but it is a simple bolt on once you have the engine out....honda experience would be good...


back to the point id say N02 would shorten the engine life more than a crank pulley

r10apple

And cost at least a grand with a clean install...

jucee187

using a 35-55shot is not different than bolting on a supercharger/or turbo which produces FI at all times .. the engine will be stressed consistently right? as for Nitrous its only once in a while.. and with small shots like a 35-50 i doubt it will do much damage..

jucee187

$1200 CDN for an NX wet kit installed at etdracing .. which is a good price IMO

Ultimac

Hey r10apple will the Jax acura dealer do mods and warranty them if they are comptech?

r10apple

Ultimac: yes they will! Everything but the s/c. They even charge less of a rate for Comptech installs ($55/hr) but they rape you on the amount of time needed...They have most of the parts in stock and they are marginally more expensive than on the web, but you don't pay shipping. It's Acura of Orange Park...

Anyway, as far as nitrous, there's just too many bottons and bobbles to fu(k with. A really nice install--even of a 35, still runs more than a grand just for that. As far as frying something, look, if I had NOS, I'd hit it all the freakin' time, so why bother. Either the s/c or turbo, with minimal boost, is fine by me for the future...

I have nothing against NOS or its gains (hell, the guy with the other TL-S in Jax ran 13's with a CAI and a 75 shot alone in this heat and humidity), it's just not for me...

darrinb

i want the 3.5

kHmER Co

i never even really noticed the gains with myi pulley's, i dunno?

mattg

aem doesn't offer a crank pulley. so no gains.