lcsej1

I need a new crank pulley real fast for my b18c1 mines all cracked. i was considering buying one off eBay. Has anyone ever tried it? i cannot find a used one anywhere and a new one is pretty expensive. This pulley goes for about 45 bucks with shipping included. This is what the seller states:

* 100% brand new. Never been tried or installed.
* Made of high quality lightweight T-6061 Aluminum.
* Lightweight Crank Pulleys reduce parasitic drag placed on the crankshaft by under driving the accessories such as Alternator, Power Steering and Air Conditioning.
* Belt space for alternator, power steering, and air conditioning.
* Instantly gain 3-5 horsepower and torque.
* Direct replacement in OEM location; might not compatible with stock belts, requires changing belts.
* You will get exactly shown in the picture.
* No instructions included. Professional installation is highly recommended.





heres the link to it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-01...ayphotohosting

lcsej1

any idea fellaz?

nemesis25

Donno bout aluminum pulleys. Sorry.

lcsej1

its ok im pretty sure someone and honda tech knows something about them. i just need to get one soooonnn

namewasdallas

i have one i could sell you for 30 shipped brand new never used

lcsej1

i need to know if its good man...

slvrcvc93

I have an aluminum unorthodox CTR one my car never had a problem.(mine is just for the altenator)

lcsej1

i like unorthodox but i cant afford it right now. i was considering the ebay one just for a while and then id replace it.

RHD_H2b_EG6_Coupe

Don't buy no name crap off ebay that can break and do lot more damage then money saving.

You wld have to atleat take to machine shop and make sure it is balanced before put on car.

Think how much damaged can be caused by cheap part when it fails and blows engine, flys off, or shatters (unlikly but who nows with ebay crap) and hurts some one.

lcsej1

its what i thought!

ZUL8R

mine came from ebay, its only a alternator pulley though... super lightweight..

92civiceg9gsr

Any lightweight crank pully isnt going to balance your engine as good as an oem one. The oem damper is 2 pieces connected by rubber to dampen engine harmonics(vibrations you cant feel) inside the motor. OEM or fluidampr/ati crank dampers are the only way to go imo.

90Rexx

+1


consider the bearing damage you will do with a "lightweight" pulley, gaining little to no horsepower...search for an OEM man....i wish i had an extra for u.

pumatec8

bad.

got one a couple years ago and grinding noise came from engine. went to shop and they found the pulley grinding a hole in my block. also, what everyone else said about balancing...

hondarasr98ex

please do not buy that crank pulley!!!!! i know the price is very enticing but dont be fooled. i bought one just over two years ago and had it put on as soon as i got it by my mechanic so i know it was properly installed, i got the belts i required and everything was great for about 3 or 4 months then all the sudden my whole car would vibrate and shake at idle and then shortly after that it basically just fell off the crank pulley after cracking in several spots around the bolt that holds it on. in the end i spent the $200 or more dollars and bought a factory honda balancer for my civic and havent had a problem since.

roycivic92

get the ctr enduro pulley from inlinefour.com its a honda part. it only turn the altenator.

ZUL8R

^^^^
thats what i got, its been on there for over a year in only race conditions..

xXvtec5kXx

u get what you paid for.......

lcsej1

yeah guys i ended up ordering one from delray acura for 260! at least i wont have to worry about that u know?? i feel bad for those of us who actually had problems with it. but thanks everyone!