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Do these aem pulleys do anything?

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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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Default Do these aem pulleys do anything?


Im assuming one is for power steering? (which i dont have) 92 cx
And the other for the altenator?

By upgrading the pulleys...would i gain at least some noticeable power?
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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They do very little at best. Don't waste your money.

EDIT: I've noticed you made a lot of threads like this lately. For how much you're looking to spend on this trash you could get a decent N20 setup or do some internals/headwork.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They do very little at best. Don't waste your money.

EDIT: I've noticed you made a lot of threads like this lately. For how much you're looking to spend on this trash you could get a decent N20 setup or do some internals/headwork. </TD></TR></TABLE>
alrighty, thanks for your advice. im just curious...the more i learn the more i know AND I WANT TO KNOW ALL!
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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I hear ya. Just most of these little bolt on things on a stock motor don't do dick.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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He's right not going to see much of gain. Doubt you'll even notice it.
The only place I've seen pullies work is on a V8.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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I think those are more for the *bling bling* factor.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:19 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96hb &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think those are more for the *bling bling* factor. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd have to agree. I have the AEM kit on my Y8, and it didn't do ****, IMO. I noticed SLIGHTLY SLIGHTLY better throttle response but nothing major. It's something I can add to my mod list, though.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daniel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
It's something I can add to my mod list, though. </TD></TR></TABLE>

someone had to say it.

u will only notice a gain if you have serious internal work done, even then... nothing to brag about IMO.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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They're worth like 2hp if that. And you get to deal with everything going dim at idle since the alternator is spinning slower then its designed to.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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this is mor engine dress up and i woudl spend the money else where first
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Djaric &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And you get to deal with everything going dim at idle since the alternator is spinning slower then its designed to.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you have firsthand experience with this? Because I have had the pulley kit on my car for almost two years without EVER experiencing this. My Honda battery is also about three or four years old, too. I only ask because a lot of things get thrown around where this or that might happen and then people tell that to other people because it's only what they've heard.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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Mine goes dim too at idle. They came with my swap, so I'm not too sure if they make any difference. They do look good though.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daniel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Do you have firsthand experience with this? Because I have had the pulley kit on my car for almost two years without EVER experiencing this. My Honda battery is also about three or four years old, too. I only ask because a lot of things get thrown around where this or that might happen and then people tell that to other people because it's only what they've heard. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i have experience w/ this, but i have an underdrive crankpully on too... so, i put my stock alternator pully back on, still dims sometimes @ stop lights, rarely though.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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I guess I've lucked out then.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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no help unless you have a crazy built motor/turbo.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by citrEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i have experience w/ this, but i have an underdrive crankpully on too... so, i put my stock alternator pully back on, still dims sometimes @ stop lights, rarely though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

diodes in the alternator are either bad or on their way out. Replace or rebuild your alternator.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Honda_Tengoku &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

diodes in the alternator are either bad or on their way out. Replace or rebuild your alternator.</TD></TR></TABLE>

was replaced w/ 99 ITR alternator from brian wong, i think i had 30k or so on it. my dimming could be due to my stereo though, even w/ a 1 farad cap. then again i'm not huge on bass, so its turned down all the time.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The G2 Racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">He's right not going to see much of gain. Doubt you'll even notice it.
The only place I've seen pullies work is on a V8.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah it only works on bigger displacement engines.
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