What do you guys think about: AEM Tru Power Underdrive Pulley Kits

found em for 145 before shipping, and thinkgin about ordering them tomorrow morning

any opinions?

 

 

I just installed them on my 99 Accord 4cyl yesterday. There was a definate improvement, but it's difficult to describe. Car didn't feel more powerful (since it literally isnt), but it seemed much less sluggish off the line and the acceleration was more fluid after changing gears. According to a G-Tech Pro meter, it smoothed out my torque curve, which is exactly how it felt. The pulleys did exactly what I thought they would do, and I am very happy with the purchase. If you can get ahold of one, an impact wrench makes this a quick install, not having to remove the alt, or ps pump. Just loosen the belt tension, and pop the pulleys off. Hope this helps!

 

Thanks!

Were tehy easy to install, or would they be w/o the impact wrench

 

I tried the day before using my own tools. Even though I had the correct size wrenches and sockets, I couldn't manage to do it. I was nearly impossible to get enough torque to break the nuts free while holding the pulley's still. 1.5 hours with traditional tools = didn't budge. 10 min with impact wrench = popped right off.

 

I had some but I sold them on ebay for 130.00 because it was too much effort. You should have asked earlier when I was selling them!

 

Damn, I hope I can do it with the regular tools.

Where can I pick-up an impact wrench?

 

Well, I don't know where'd you be able to "pick one up" without picking up a compressor and air hose too. I did mine at an auto hobby shop on base. I'm sure with some liquid wrench, you could manage it. Otherwise, you might see if any car service center would be kind enough to pop them loose, then maybe roll it out of their bay for you to finish. Just remember to check this... my 6th gen PS pump nut came off normal, but i hear some other gen accords might be reverse threaded. Good luck!

 

i got some PB BLaster, that might work

anyone with a 5gen knwo if they come off reverse or normal?

 

yes, the fifth gen power steering pumps have a reverse threaded shaft/nut. the alternator, however, is standard threads...

 

remember when ur installing to torque it down to its spec...dats the cause of alota people bitching about aftermarket cams slipping...and if u have toe money tune it on a dyno, thats the only way to get the most HP

 

I think you could skip the dyno if you're just adding pulleys. Nothing to tune really.

 

I got a UD pulley for my accord. No power gains but it does rev a bit easier.

 

should i torque them to factory specs?

what si the factory spec?

 

I dunno what the spec is but i just impact them back on lol but im sure thats prob bad but it works.

 

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My thoughts exactly...

 

it would be hard tightening the bolts back to spec anyway, i just use an old timing belt have one guy hold the timing belt while someone else torques the nut...strap wrench? save your 20dollars use the old timing belt

 

good idea! but these two belts are serpentine, and don't have notches perpendicular with the belt, so they don't exactly "hold" to the pulley.

 

i donno im lost

then again im SUI (surfing under the influence)

 

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haha, my bad, u guys talking bout underdrive pulleys, i was thinking cam gears

 

ahh gotcha

 

alright one last question, think ill be able to do this with basic tools/wrenches?

Im gonna check back and have another look formyself and probably order them in the AM if the repsonses are positive