Is there a DIY link for removing the stock pulleys to putting on aftermarket ones? What aspects of the car's performance will be affected by the switch?

 

The instructions that come with the pulleys provide enough information to do it yourself. Just remember that the power steering pulley is reverse-thread, so you have to turn the bolt clockwise to loosen it. It's also a good idea to stick a wrench between the spokes of the pulley to prevent it from moving. Also, when installing the new power steering pulley, be sure to use the new bolt/nut included (at least with the AEM pulleys), or else you'll be as unfortunate as I was and get a chip in the pulley.

As for the alternator pulley, you have to have a wrench with a swivel head to hold the outer nut, while you loosen the inner nut.

The belts are easy to install, just jack up the car, loosen the tensioners, put the belts on, and tighten everything back up.

Again, just read the instructions and you'll be able to do it. Might require some air tools to loosen the pulley bolts though.

As far as performance, I couldn't really tell what gains it gave me because I installed it the same time as I installed my catback. However, I did notice that during idle the revs dropped and felt as if the car was about to stall out. Haven't had any problems with dimming headlights, but my DIY ground wires probably helped out with that.

Good Luck.

 

what year accord? i have unorthodox on my 973.0cl, it revs much quicker and mid-top end is definately improved

 

i have a 98 with a f23a1. im considering purchasing the unorthodox kit with the crank pulley and all that...

 

im not sure you would want to change the crank pulley, as it doesnt balance the engine as well, but anyway just use an old timing belt to hold the pulleys still while loosening the nut with another person or your other hand.

 

Yes, changing the crank pulley on the accord is not a very good idea, as this upsets the harmonic balancer, which will severely reduce engine life.

 

thanks for the heads up! I'll stay away from changing the crank pulley.

 

guess I should sell mine then.

 

Do they give you special belts to use or do you replace with stock?

 

you have to get a new belt. I didn't get one so I have to find out the circumfrance difference between my stock crank pulley compared to my aftermarket crank pulley and then subtract that from the stock belt and get a new belt made with that length.... whew... that was a long sentence.

 

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The pulleys are oversized, so you will need new belts. However, AEM already includes 2 new belts in their kit.