winhansse

Has any baller install Option racing pulley on 2G tl? I've search for that I know there is a few 2G CL has done with it no issues and good reviews. Any reason for not popular on TL? I just want to find out fitment on our car since it has no info about on TL, even it claims fit on 2G TL.

Seantype-s

CL/TL share the same engine, so it will fit just fine.

roca619

Sooo quick question so if i get the option pulley would i have to get a diff belt for it cause i jus did a major tune up a few months ago new belts waterpump and all????

winhansse

Yes, you need the new belts only $26 @ amazon or local autostore. I used the Gates belts fit on the pulley perfectly .This mod is absolutely awsome and there is quite some CL guys have done on their rides with no issue. I love it on my 99TL.
Here're some info for you

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/just-bought-optionracing-pulley-725045/

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/option-under-drive-pulley-installed-734386/

boitano928

I'm installing mine this Tuesday on my 2000TL..I'll let you know how it is

winhansse

Great.. Best mod for amount of money you paying. Report back any con & pro.

gfrg88

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Link to where you picked yours up at

winhansse

Here's what I got it from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-02...Q5fAccessories
Enjoy your ride...

boitano928

Got mine from the same place and bought the belts off amazon. For about $50 got the pulley and belts including shipping.

gfrg88

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damn, that's cheap!!! kinda scary actually lol sounds too damn to good to be true!! Will if so many people haven't had any problems with it, then I might just give it a shot!! Gotta finish my damn big ass move out of state first

winhansse

o.k.. boitano is going to install it today, so hope to hear from him soon. Yes. I'm sure you've read that many CL guys done it on their car already but I don't know why not popular in 2g tl. It will gain HP as much as ur CAI for $50+ installation fee unless I can install it yourself for free. My tec guy did everything is 40 mins so 1 hr labour is just enough on the job done.

winhansse

Good find.

boitano928

Got the part installed...Haven't done a ton of driving on it yet but first impression is good. I definitely notice better acceleration from a stop and at higher speeds. After a week of driving on it I'll know more but as of now for the money spent I feel it was well worth it.

winhansse

Good to hear from u... enjoy.

ftLauTL

Im deff gonna get into this asap

N3fs02TLTypeSpeed

I ordered the option pulley last night. I was wondering if that part number for the belt is the same for 02TL-S?

fsttyms1

they all use the same belt.

SYLKIE

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i just did my timing belt on weds, and switched the pulley with this one while i was under there. awesome mod!! Pros are much faster acceleration; i've noticed that the time between starting out and switching to second gear has decreased a decent amount. it launches off the line like a beast now. Cons are that its a pain in the nutz to get that damn crank bolt off, and also i've noticed a very slight rhythmic sound now with the pulley on, almost like a squeeling but not quite. it's very moderate and almost unnoticeable tho.

winhansse

It's great to hear from u guys...Yap, I felt definitely different when I floor it from 60+ mph to 80 or higher, it really pull hard on the freeway and no more brick wall . Really....

slvrcrunch

i ordered mine a few days ago and should be here soon. question, im assuming the alternator and water pump, etc. will spin faster right? please corrrect me if im wrong. so will putting this on reduce the life of everything else on the belt? thanks

fsttyms1

Every thing else will be fine.

Just DONT and i stress DONT over tighten the PS belt. These pumps are very touchy and easy to damage.

SYLKIE

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water pump is run by the timing belt, so its rpm's will not be effected by the chnage in pulley. a/c, ps pump, and alternator are only things whose rpm's will be effected.

roca619

Mmm fuck i wanna get it but then i don't cause my mechanic did my car not too long ago and told me how much of a pain in da ass it was to take the crank bolt off i wish i would've seen this mod months earlier b4 i did my whole tune up dammit

roca619

btw thanks for the info mang

fsttyms1

its actually not hard if you buy the tool for it or have a breaker bar and use the starter method to break the bolt loose.

roca619

^^^^yea but don't u need to tighten it a certain amount i kind of tend to overt tight bolts and whatnut not to mention my buddy that has a breaker bar jus left to philly for good idk iamma still try to get it iamma take a look at my funds at the end of next week still got some spendin to do if i got enough i'll go for thanks for ur input guys

slvrcrunch

does anyone know the correct torque specs for it?
i didnt know the water pump was ran off the timing belt... just learned something new. thanks

slvrcrunch

it is possible to "burn out an alternator", right? either or im still putting it on right after i get it, im in need of extra low end torque.

winhansse

181lb

winhansse

It won't burn out. Only not suitable for someone who has big audio system like over 600 watts might not recharge enough, other than that u be fine.

fsttyms1

You can rent a Torque Wrench from most all auto parts stores. It needs to be 181ft/lb.

SYLKIE

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no problem. torque specs for original pulley is 181 ft/lbs, but i've heared that the approx. specs for the option pulley is 150 ft/lbs

fsttyms1

It should be just like the UR and the stock 181.

slvrcrunch

cool, thanks. im most likely going to do thid myself. tracking says itll be here by friday, so to hopefully im going to put it in saturday.

N3fs02TLTypeSpeed

Has anyone done a dyno to see how much hp you gain from this mod

p.diddy

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i dont know the hp it adds but it definately helps out with acceleration. i hade mine for about a year and a half before i took it off for a stock size ur pulley for my blower. the majority of us cl guys have it or are about to get it i recommend you tl guys to get it. it does the exact same thing as the ur under drive pulley only its way cheaper.

winhansse

Diddy.Thanks for chim in, this mod is really credit to CL guys. If I didn't read about it in the CL section I wouldn't do it until now.I will recomend to TL to do this even for tl-s will see the improvement alot. Thank to CL.

slvrcrunch

ok, im really SOL right now. ive tried the starter method, everything is in the right position and tried with an without the fuel pump fuse. did nothing but twist my buddys lug wrench. i took an electric impact wrench to it, nothing. i have one last chance as far as i know with my buddys dads snap-on impact, if that doesnt work than i dont know what else to do.
i seen the whole"jamming a screwdriver into the flywheel" in the cl section. can i do that with my '99?
HELP PLEASE! im doing this myself, and am not paying 100+ for it to be done.

thanks guys

hANDYcaptd

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What do you mean by "twist" your buddy's lug wrench?

fsttyms1

Get an actual breaker bar. It wont bend.