Benefit of after market pulleys

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Apr 15, 2005 | 06:54 AM

Zumo

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Benefit of after market pulleys

What is it on a 1.6l non-vtec SOHC motor? I am wanting to upgrade is there a power increase?

Apr 15, 2005 | 07:12 AM

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Re: Benefit of after market pulleys (Zumo)

a few ponies if you're willing to lose power steering and a/c

Apr 15, 2005 | 07:16 AM

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Re: Benefit of after market pulleys (pgpunkguy)

more like a slightly peppier feeling engine and increased chance of a spun bearing. you only get very slight whp gains. not worth it imo. lightened flywheel is the way to go.

Apr 15, 2005 | 07:16 AM

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Re: Benefit of after market pulleys (pgpunkguy)

you live in texas...ac is essential. not worth it.

Apr 15, 2005 | 07:19 AM

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Thanks guys. I was not sure.
Lightened flywheel sounds better.

Apr 15, 2005 | 08:16 AM

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i wouldn't waste money on the SOHC non-vtec...

get a b16 or b18b engine and then work from there (if still unsatisfied)

Apr 15, 2005 | 08:29 AM

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Re: Benefit of after market pulleys (Zumo)

yea dont waste money on bolt ons for that motor unless they are intercangable just save for boost or just do a swap

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