Sorry not a Euro question but if I were to do this Mod in my 96 EK Civic would I need to change the belts aswell?
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Sorry not a Euro question but if I were to do this Mod in my 96 EK Civic would I need to change the belts aswell?
depends what kit you get.
You should be reminded that the crank shaft on a D series and B series engine needs the harmonic balancer (which is part of the crank pulley) otherwise the engine will see increased wear.
Its a good idea to stick with the OEM crank pulley but feel free to change to light weight AC, PS and alternator pulleys. :thumbsup:
beeza - if you get undriven pulleys (similar to the ones i purchased) you will need a smaller belt as the PS and air con pulleys are smaller...
Whenever you change the diameters of the pulleys, you should get the proper belt for it. Even with the UR pulleys which try to keep the overall belt length the same, there is still a small difference, thus needing a slightly shorter belt.
Sweet,Thanks heaps guys.
Got my UR pulleys installed today.. first impressions, very sexy! they look sweet! especially with brand new gates belt :)
cant really notice any difference while driving, i might get a little more top end power out of them, we'll see how theyre going after the computer has recalibrated to the lighter weight...
ill get pics up of my engine bay once the rest of my "bling" arrives :p
i just ordered my pulley sets and contact gates australia they dont import K070683 1735mm belt anymore will 1740mm fit alright ? just off by 5mm ? cheers
Contact the shop that you bought the pulleys from, and ask them to include the gates K070683 belt at extra cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by felixd
Im keen to try this mod:
Whats the best brand bang for buck and where do you buy it? Cost?
Whats an estimate of install costs?
Whats the verdict in whether it does anything?
UR pulley is probably the way to go. I've test driven an auto with it and I couldn't feel the difference. I'd put my money elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
Im lost im refering to the OP meaning its an underdrive pulley set yes?
So you are saying its the way to go but i should put money elsewhere???
Yes, the UR pulleys are a lightweight underdrive pulley set.Quote:
Originally Posted by Suntzu
If I had to buy one, I'd pick the UR. But since I have the choice, I won't buy one because I didn't feel that it was worth it. :p