UR Pulley installed on a 08 TL-S
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UR Pulley installed on a 08 TL-S
Hey,
I was finally able to get the UR pulley I ordered a while back from Excelerate installed. The install went smoothly in the shop and it was done quickly. They torqued it down to 180 ft/lbs and as soon as that happened I went on the highway and ripped it from 1st and through all the gears and I can surely say THIS THING HAS MORE POWER! It runs extremely smooth and pulls much harder than before. I'd definately say this is a "must do" modification.
Up next is the ATLP catback, pre cat deletes, ATLP JPipe is on already and the straight 3rd cat!
I will keep you guys posted.
Dinis
I was finally able to get the UR pulley I ordered a while back from Excelerate installed. The install went smoothly in the shop and it was done quickly. They torqued it down to 180 ft/lbs and as soon as that happened I went on the highway and ripped it from 1st and through all the gears and I can surely say THIS THING HAS MORE POWER! It runs extremely smooth and pulls much harder than before. I'd definately say this is a "must do" modification.
Up next is the ATLP catback, pre cat deletes, ATLP JPipe is on already and the straight 3rd cat!
I will keep you guys posted.
Dinis
#3
I went with the stock since I am not pushing any crazy stereo system or causing any insane electrical drain. I had it done at a local shop for $100. I've been to busy myself to do it so I wanted it done so I just went there and got it done! You will enjoy it tons its a great mod!
#6
Can you torque a bolt to 180 ftlbs in your garage?? DAMN!
OP, your reasoning for going with the stock sized crank pulley doesn't make sense to me. Usually people with no system (like yourself) go with the lighter, underdrive. Am I wrong?
OP, your reasoning for going with the stock sized crank pulley doesn't make sense to me. Usually people with no system (like yourself) go with the lighter, underdrive. Am I wrong?
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yeah, mine is still sitting it the box from excelerate. The shop that I asked over here on the east coast of FL wants $120, to which I said F YOU, but to install it myself I would have to go home to the other coast. Is it possible to actually muscle (w/o impact gun or torque wrench) that bolt enough to get it to 180 ft lbs??
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some local guys should follow that logic because if I can't do it I can get someone who can and although the work isn't free I beat anyone else price on the diy unfriendly mods you know
#22
Out of the performance mods I have done the pulley is without a doubt my favorite mod. I think its the best bang for the buck period for the TL for performance gains. I like how the engine revs up faster with it on. On a side note I installed it myself and it was really easy, a no-brainer pretty much so if you are semi capable dont be afraid to take on the task yourself.
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Man, my father and I together have accomplished any task on a vehicle that we ever set out to do but we recently tried the UR crank pulley and it scared us too much. Had the car up putting springs on and gave the pulley a try with the breaker bar method.
We were only able to fit a 2 ft bar under the car with no joy. When we used extensions to get the bar outside the wheel well, every tool leading back to the crank nut torque flexed so bad that we decided it wasn't going to happen that day. And I was using the Honda crank tool.
I like doing my own mods so I'll rent a bay and hit it with a full 5 ft pipe. If you can break the nut, it's a pretty easy job and I must say the self-adjusting belt tensioner is awesome (yeah, all my previous cars were from the early 90's).
We were only able to fit a 2 ft bar under the car with no joy. When we used extensions to get the bar outside the wheel well, every tool leading back to the crank nut torque flexed so bad that we decided it wasn't going to happen that day. And I was using the Honda crank tool.
I like doing my own mods so I'll rent a bay and hit it with a full 5 ft pipe. If you can break the nut, it's a pretty easy job and I must say the self-adjusting belt tensioner is awesome (yeah, all my previous cars were from the early 90's).
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I have the pulley sitting in the box at home, have not yet had time to put it on. I had to get my truck running again. Finished that this past weekend, so I hope to get the pulley done this week or weekend.
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Blip Method...
"This is probably a bad idea for the 2007's which have the "one touch" start. I did it with my 2006 with 1 1/2 second blip..." From 3G Garage
Has anyone actually tried to use the blip method when installing a pulley on a 07+ TL or TL-S??? I really do not want to be the first to try it.:shakehead
Has anyone actually tried to use the blip method when installing a pulley on a 07+ TL or TL-S??? I really do not want to be the first to try it.:shakehead
#30
I like how it seems to smooth out the throttle. In first gear, tapping the gas was like riding a bucking bronco. Now I can ride in 1st while in traffic without having to constantly use the clutch.
The install isn't that bad as long as you have the right tools. Was able to do mine in less than an hour.
The install isn't that bad as long as you have the right tools. Was able to do mine in less than an hour.
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I like how it seems to smooth out the throttle. In first gear, tapping the gas was like riding a bucking bronco. Now I can ride in 1st while in traffic without having to constantly use the clutch.
The install isn't that bad as long as you have the right tools. Was able to do mine in less than an hour.
The install isn't that bad as long as you have the right tools. Was able to do mine in less than an hour.
The throttle is definitely more responsive and it seems to run smoother. And it's very important to have the right tools. The blip method is just really scary to me; maybe I'm paranoid about liability issues but I would never do that on a customer's car or my own. Just get the Honda tool and some long breaker bars and the job can be done properly.
BTW to those who asked where you can purchase it, we do have them in stock.
http://store.excelerateperformance.com
UR 020611402 is the underdrive crank pulley; you will need Gates belt # K060820 (which we also sell)
UR 020611412 is the stock size crank pulley which can be used on any TL but is recommended for those with large stereo systems or superchargers so there is no underdrive.
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dis is a Mod im lookin 2 do, my boy Nasty188 did it last weekend, and bougt it from Excelerate,
Install was a 1 2 3, remove the right front tire find ur bolt and wrench and boom done in like 20 mins
Install was a 1 2 3, remove the right front tire find ur bolt and wrench and boom done in like 20 mins