First off, let me apologize in advance if this is in the wrong section. I just purchased a set of pulleys, AEM to be exact, and I was wondering if somebody has a DIY of doing this. Also, if someone could post the exact belts I would need to purchase that would be great. I tried searching for like 45 minutes but I came up empty handed. Any help is much appreciated and thank you guys in advance. I purchased the three piece pulley set, not just the crank. I have an 03 TL-S, if that helps at all.

 

you got an underdrive crank pulley or stock size in lightweight version??
See DIY section for instructions, and 20 dollar tool that will make your life better removing stock crank pulley
Its on with 181 foot pounds of torque
The other pullies will not do anything to help the TL
Its the weight reduction at the crank- 11 pounds versus under 2 punds for the lightweight pulley, and the slight underdrive of the AC compressor picks up a little power and reduces engine load at cruise with ac on
You dont want to under drive the ps

Kit should have come with part numbers for belts if underdrive pulley- or contact the maker- check their website

 

Question, but sorry to jack your thread WDP. Did you say the crank pulley is 11 pounds vs the AEM or UR which is 2? How much of an increase would one expect from the crank pulley. I have the PS and the alternator pulley installed already, so yeah. :P

 

Well, I got the belts, went ahead and tried to install them. Got everything off, then when I was trying to remove the belt from the crank pulley to the PS pulley, I realized the motor mount is right inbetween. How the hell do I get that belt off? If anybody can shed some light on this, it will be great. Thank you.

 

those 2 pulleys are nothing more than looks. All the gains are from the crank pulley. They are noticeable

 

ahhhh remove the 2 bolts on the mount and swing it out of the way so the belt can come off

 

Yea, I went ahead and did that today. Noticeable difference in performance all the way through the rev band. As for that belt, I got it done by my friend who owns a shop. I was afraid to touch the mount, I'm no noob, but just wasnt my cup of tea. Thanks fsttyms1 for the help and everyone else. I was afraid if I touched my mount, I'm gonna put it back and drive and my motor was gonna fall lol.