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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Default Is lighted crank pulley really increase power??

I am ready to buy crank pulley from e-bay. I want to know how's different with the lighten crank pulley. I also ready buy CAI system. Is that nesscesary?? What brand do you prefer?? Thanks a lot!!
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Default Re: Is lighted crank pulley really increase power?? (Edward)

lighten crank pulleys help just like a lightened flywheel

short tube intakes will make more power than long tube "cold air" intakes
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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its not necessarly that it will make more or less power, they jus make power in different ways
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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example: aem vs js racing
aem in blue

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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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Which line is aem?? Thanks a lot!!
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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AEM is blue (like he said)
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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yeah. one reason i went j's racing from aem.

j's
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 07:38 AM
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Default Re: Is lighted crank pulley really increase power?? (Edward)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Edward &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am ready to buy crank pulley from e-bay. I want to know how's different with the lighten crank pulley.
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check out http://www.superiorracing.com
They have a b-series crank pulley that is the same design as the CTR pulley.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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Default Re: Is lighted crank pulley really increase power?? (sgT)

i had a short ram intake and i actually loss power. i think it varies depending on your specific setup. ill stick with my cold air system
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Default Re: Is lighted crank pulley really increase power?? (Edward)

The biggest advantage to a lightweight crank pulley is increased engine responsiveness. You should see some slight power gain as a result of reduced parasitic drag, but the increase in power is virtually insignificant compared to the effects of a more freely revving motor.

As for intakes, I've gone from an RS Akimoto short-ram, to an AEM CAI and now back to stock. My advice is not to bother with aftermarket intakes. I am most satisfied with the OEM airbox. If you need the virtually imperceptable increase in power you get from an intake you can always remove the airbox and resonator tubing from the stock system.
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