So I've ordered the pulley and am looking forward to getting some extra power. Also have procats, CAI, magnaflow, etc.

I'm not looking to beat the pulley horse any further, but am looking for some practical advice on things to do to help ensure you're engine's always in good condition if you've already decided to install the crank pulley and other mods.

All these stories about crankshafts w/ LW pulleys blowing up at the track is what has me worried. I just don't want to be heading into a mountain curve at 90+ with maintenance throttle and have my engine seize and throw my car off balance and off a cliff.

Not worried so much about a little extra engine wear and tear (not saying it's going to happen, just that if it did I'd understand and be cool with it), especially if I can see it coming and get it fixed before anything drastic like an engine seizure or crankshaft failure happens (again not saying it will).

So the question is:
What should you monitor to ensure that you can proactively identify and deal with possible engine failure (in general and with the pulley)?

Specifically can oil analysis reliably be used as a leading indicator of crankshaft / engine failure? If not what *should* you have checked out as part of an upgraded "maintenance" schedule if you have mods and like to beat on your car?

Here's the pulley links that got me thinking about all this.
http://dinancars.com/whitepapersFile.asp?ID=5
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1272226

 

Nothing in particular.....

Just change your oil regularly and watch for any odd happenings/leaks/ect. A periodic bolt check doesnt hurt either!

 

MichaelBenz, your avatar is changing like everyday. I'm almost getting entertained by them, lol.




Yes, you should just change engine oil every 3000 miles and will be fine.