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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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? on pulley kits

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What are some opinions on pulley kits in market?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Unorthodox is complete and high quality but expensive and the main pulley is dangerous to replace on a FD unless you have the motor out.

GReddy makes some blue pulleys for the water pump and alternater while removing the air pump. Not much gain from underdriving these accessories but this kit is popular. I would NOT recommend removing the air pump if your mostly stock

Personally I would recommend getting the $50 (aluminum finish) Ebay accessory pulleys which I have and mine work well. I would recommend the http://www.rotaryextreme.com main pulley because I like the design where the bolts don't stick out and are shorter while making the whole pulley lighter. I like the aluminum finish too. You might find a main pulley in the for sale section just stay away from the Unorthodox.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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I have the greddy pulleys and like them, but Ive removed my emissions stuff and took out my a/c
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Hey
Unorthodox is complete and high quality but expensive and the main pulley is dangerous to replace on a FD unless you have the motor out.
No need to fear the pully anymore. Unorthodox has a new style main pully that doesn't require you to pull the front hub. It attaches just like the Rotary Extreme pully.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Sweet, which stores sell the new style?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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I got the Greddy pulleys too, great, dunno how much hp I reclaimed, BUT, it def. puts a toll on my electrical load (I have like 50 gauges, amps subs, blah blah)
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