3rdGenHybrid

I beg to differ, I own both a snap on 1/2" lithium ion which won't perform anywhere close to my 1/2" air impact, both racking in over $500 a piece. Simply the hammer in the electric doesn't have as much force behind it as the air. REAL air tools will always dominate over electric.

Pseudomaniac

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If you've got a 100 gallon air compressor, and a plumbed for air garage, and a $450 air impact, sure, the extra 150 ft/lbs of torque might come in handy working on diesel big rigs.

For about $1000 less, you can buy a nice craftsman, or splurge on a hitachi or dewalt electric (not cordless) impact, and get 450-500 ft/lbs of force and none of the air tool headaches.

I have a 25 gallon C/H compressor and a 1/2 C/H impact (not their Walmart BS). It hadn't been used once since I bought the electric. For the home mechanic, I've not found a better all around power tool.

rockstar143

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Hmmm...but the electric is bulkier, IIRC?!? No?
Anyway, hopefully my impact will get the job done.

3rdGenHybrid

I can't speak for the corded electrics, but as soon as I find a nice house with a garage I think I'll stick with air, just makes sense since all my tool are air powered already, but if u say a corded impact electric is strong I'll take your word, only cause I know ur not a bullsh*ter lol.

Pseudomaniac

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Bulkier no doubt - but plenty strong. I've never encountered anything it can't turn, and I don't have to wait on air-pressure from a tiny compressor.

3rdGenHybrid

Yeah hopefully with a 50-60 gallon tank I won't have to wait long, the corded might even saw money on the electricity bill.

rockstar143

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I don't feel like I ever have to wait on my compressor for power. Have you been able to take off a crank pulley with the electric one?!? I've been reading that an impact won't work.

J.

3rdGenHybrid

My 1/2" snap on will take smaller crank pulley bolts off, older accords and almost any civic, but the newer j's and k24's I need my 3/4"

rockstar143

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Fk...I only have a 1/2...not 3/4. It seems like such a simple mod...but I guess the torquiness of it makes it super difficult to get.

3rdGenHybrid

A local shop shouldn't charge you more than 1 hour labor, $50-$100

rockstar143

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True...thanks for the tips.
I'm really thinking about doing this.

3rdGenHybrid

If you do it before I get the chance lmk what you think of it.

rockstar143

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I sure will...still looking to find a good deal on one, I'm not jumping till I find one. I'm willing to go unorthodox or ralco.

losiglow

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Resurrecting a 5 year old thread. Does anyone have experience and feedback with a lightweight pulley? I had one on my 3rd gen and liked it, but according to this thread, the 4th gen stock pulley is lighter which would reduce the improvement a lightweight pulley.

Any comments from anyone that's used this would be appreciated

rockstar143

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I think part of it was placebo but i'd stick with the correct one for your application

losiglow

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Correct one as far as size (not undersize) or correct in terms of sticking with stock?

HeartTLs

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The lightweight pulley is far lighter despite the 4G having a revised lighter OEM version than the 3G. Car rev's much quicker with lightweight pulley. As for gains (provable/dyno) refer to accord side and you'll get a small increase in power throughout the band.

CruzanTLSH-AWD

I would not invest... I would get a lighter flywheel before that

losiglow

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Well, the cost associated with that is a bit more than I want to invest. How much would a lightweight flywheel and install cost? Is there any issue with the 6AT with the interface between a lightweight flywheel and TQ?

CruzanTLSH-AWD

Can't speak on that... but IMO ain't worth the $$$ for the lightweight pulley. Some love it some had issues with it.. so it's a risk you will have to take.

losiglow

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I had it on my 3G and never had a problem. However, I can't say I noticed a huge difference either. I'd do it without hesitation if it were less expensive. $200 for a pulley is a bit more than I'd like to spend right now.