Can you feel any difference and is it hard to install for the average Joe??

 

When I added a crank pulley, I noticed better throttle response, and engine breaking

 

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The AEM pulley kit doesn't come with a crank pulley; for Hondacuras, it replaces the power steering and alternator pullies. I have the Tru Power kit on my Y8. Honestly? I didn't feel ****. I noticed slightly better throttle response, but that's about it. Nothing major. I'd like to think I gained maybe 1-1.5 hp, though. You're better off spending $120 somewhere else.

 

I have the alt pulley on my EF & I noticed better throttle response; I thought that it was worth it.

 

I dont like them because it makes the accessories spin slower. Slower alternator = less power = pain. Just my opinion

-Nick-

 

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-Nick-</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you speak from experience? I've had mine on teh D16A6, and now my ZC for over a year w/ zero problems. My headlights & CD player dim at idle, but no biggie. IMO the throttle response was worth my $60 investment.

 

I just dont like how things dim at idle. Personal preference I guess. I solved it all by taking out my PS and AC altogether

-Nick-

 

what kind of crank pulley do u have cause like yours my engine and the unorthodox pulley just dont get along like little by little my engine is dying on me i think im going to remove it. It helped me alot though when i have the a/c on like it boggles less.

Horsepower is like sex u just cant have enough

 

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well, i installed just the p/s pulley, as it slowed my p/s down 1800 rpm @ 9,000 crank rpm. during very hot days, when racing, i would have problems with the p/s fluid pushing out. besides, the p/s pump really does not need to spin that fast. also, it gave me better steering "feel" at lower rpm's. as far as the alternator, i have a small battery, and i was worried about lack of charging.

 

So all in all. The AEM pulleys are not a good idea???

 

I had the full unorthodox set. I ended up selling them on ebay and went back to stock. I kept reading about guys with the UR crank pulleys spinning bearings. I honestly didn't think that the pulley could cause that, but the 3 hp I gained was not worth the risk to me.

 

Your better off removing the PS all together and having the PS pulley part of the crank pulley milled off...check this out

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=563116

The pulley is about half way down the first page. You'll have to find a good machine shop unless xrtdac is selling them. Sounds like he only had that one and it was for an integra. Good idea though...unless you plan on reinstalling the PS at some point.