I was just curious what you guys think of unferdrive pulleys with FI. I am looking for ways to get some cheap hp without turning up the boost. Im running on the blue box and can't afford to go hondataright now (obd2 )
Any of you guys running these with FI set-ups think they are worth the cash or should I put the money elswhere? Also will you actually feel any differences in steering with the power steering pump pulley. I get bad tourque steer right now and was wondering if this might make it worse? thanx for your time guys.

 

Are you still running a stock intake manifold? I would upgrade that before doing pulleys, the gains would be much greater. BTW - I was at AEBS yesterday and one of the fabricators showed me an intake mani they developed for the b16 and b18 and they were testing one on the dyno on a N/A car and it made an extra 16whp over stock. Keep your eyes peeled for the new mani, it's coming very very soon and the price is so cheap it's unbelieveable!

 

yea im still running the stock GSR intake manifold so I will definatly have to keep an eye out.

 

don't bother. Most screw up the balance of the internals, as our b-series crank pulleys act as a harmonic balancer as well.

 

I was reading another post and I thought someone said that the AEM's were balanced and jsut to stay away form other brands.

I could be wrong tho..

 

anyone have comments on whether AEM underdrive pulley's will disturb the harmonic balance?

 

ttt

 

I don't think AEM makes a crank pulley. Which is the one that people are scared of.

 

I've always been told that they aren't balanced. That would create alot of havoc on your crank if that's true. I would do a little more research on them. On my motor i'm just going to stick with the stock crank pulley.

 

yea im gonna check out what pulleys the AEM's replace.......if they pulley's don't replace the crank pulley then the balance should be fine right?
So as long as stick with the stock crank pulley I should be ok?

 

AEM Underdrive Pulley kit replaces the power steering and alternator only there is no crank as far as i know

 

why not a civic type r crank pulley?

 

You can get an aftermarket crank pully as long as it has a damper in it. That's what you have to worry about. The only thing that I am not sure about as far as the accesories goes, is wether or not you get enough amperage/voltage out of your alternator with a larger pulley on it. I heard that you don't.

 

Why not take out the power steering and AC and be done with it? That's what I did. Seems like the safer + cheaper option to me.

 

do you have personal experience with this or did you just hear it from someone else..? i've also heard some folks that have accords (for example) having the unorthodox pullies and have had no problems so far... i think the wisest choice is to confront the manufacturer directly... if your engine ***** up because of their product, they should be responsible so sue the **** out of them...

 

Anyone with person experience that can tell me if the power steering pulley change made the car feel, handle different?? Im afraid to underdrive the altenator because with my electronics and system I don't want to risk it but im consider just replacing my power steering pulley??

any comments or suggestions??

 

anyone?

 

Well said, Took the words from my mouth

 

I keep hearing people say that "MOST" screw up the balance of the b-series. But does anyone have personal experiece........and again if I don't replace the crank pulley I shouldn't have to worry about the balance correct???

 

Any way you look at it, $150 is not worth the extra 1hp that you may see. From personal experience they are not worth their weight in dirt. Buy something else unless you like wasting money.
I think it was SS that did a test on them, i believe the accord gaind the most power which was 3hp wow.....