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Old 11-10-2012, 07:40 PM   #1476
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Overall how hard would you say the install was and how long did it take you? I seriously doubt my own abilities in installing this myself.
It was easy! Relieve pressure on the tensioner, take the belt off, hold the pulley in place and remove the bolt. Install is the exact reverse. You will need a 22mm for the bolt, a 12 for the two bolts on the fans, and a 14 for the tensioner. I would recommend a second person to remove the bolt for the pulley, I really messed up my back doing it alone haha. It took me no longer than an hour. With a friend I would be surprised if it took you longer than 30 min.

The stock pulley weighs 4.9 lbs. I'll have pics in the morning
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Old 11-10-2012, 08:32 PM   #1477
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8000? I bet it would be bluer! I got 5000.
It is I used my phone for the picture and it didn't get the blue very well.
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Old 11-10-2012, 09:35 PM   #1478
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It was easy! Relieve pressure on the tensioner, take the belt off, hold the pulley in place and remove the bolt. Install is the exact reverse. You will need a 22mm for the bolt, a 12 for the two bolts on the fans, and a 14 for the tensioner. I would recommend a second person to remove the bolt for the pulley, I really messed up my back doing it alone haha. It took me no longer than an hour. With a friend I would be surprised if it took you longer than 30 min.

The stock pulley weighs 4.9 lbs. I'll have pics in the morning
Seems easy enough in written text but doing it would be a different story. Most garages should be able to do this, maybe I will just go that route.
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Old 11-11-2012, 08:41 AM   #1479
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Sorry it took me so long to get some pictures up! I just noticed ill have to clean my rad hose
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Old 11-11-2012, 09:28 AM   #1480
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I just noticed ill have to clean my rad hose
Why?
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Old 11-11-2012, 10:30 AM   #1481
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Why?
I smashed my knuckle when I finally broke the threads and must have got a little blood on it by the hose clamp lol! I always seem to damage myself whenever I work on a car, but thats half the fun
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Old 11-11-2012, 09:17 PM   #1482
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I smashed my knuckle when I finally broke the threads and must have got a little blood on it by the hose clamp lol! I always seem to damage myself whenever I work on a car, but thats half the fun
Detail your engine bay while you're at it. Looks like a tight fit there, for my hand.
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Old 11-12-2012, 12:33 AM   #1483
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So what does a lighter pulley do exactly besides shaving a few pounds off the front of the car?
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Old 11-12-2012, 04:10 AM   #1484
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So what does a lighter pulley do exactly besides shaving a few pounds off the front of the car?
According to Perrin:

The PERRIN Performance Crank Pulley weighs just 1.2 lbs, which is 4-pounds lighter than the stock OEM crank pulley. This reduction in weight from the crank shaft is equal to removing more than 100 lbs of vehicle weight! Throttle response, horsepower and torque are all increased with this easy to install part.
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Old 11-12-2012, 04:12 AM   #1485
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It was easy! Relieve pressure on the tensioner, take the belt off, hold the pulley in place and remove the bolt. Install is the exact reverse. You will need a 22mm for the bolt, a 12 for the two bolts on the fans, and a 14 for the tensioner. I would recommend a second person to remove the bolt for the pulley, I really messed up my back doing it alone haha. It took me no longer than an hour. With a friend I would be surprised if it took you longer than 30 min.

The stock pulley weighs 4.9 lbs. I'll have pics in the morning
You ordered directly from Perrin?
http://www.perrinperformance.com/sub...a-crank-pulley

Is there anything else that would be required for the installation process? Do we need this install tool? http://www.perrinperformance.com/par...tallation-tool

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Old 11-12-2012, 05:28 AM   #1486
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You ordered directly from Perrin?
http://www.perrinperformance.com/sub...a-crank-pulley

Is there anything else that would be required for the installation process? Do we need this install tool? http://www.perrinperformance.com/par...tallation-tool
I could be wrong, but I don't think that's the tool you need. You may need this one:
http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id=231

It's also on amazon for a few bucks cheaper.
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Old 11-12-2012, 09:02 AM   #1487
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You don't need the stretch tool because they used an automatic tensioner so to get the belt back on you relieve the tension on the tensioner. You can get them for a good price from infamous performance with nasioc code for cheeper than direct from perrin. The grim speed tool you will need
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Old 11-13-2012, 08:27 AM   #1488
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quick question for anyone with the headlight armour over fog lights. did light output decrease due to having the yellow flilm over lights. debating getting these but don't want to loose the available light especially in low visibility conditions.

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Old 11-13-2012, 12:44 PM   #1489
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quick question for anyone with the headlight armour over fog lights. did light output decrease due to having the yellow flilm over lights. debating getting these but don't want to loose the available light especially in low visibility conditions.

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I have the headlight armor ones. The light is easier to see more with the yellow film
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Old 11-13-2012, 01:54 PM   #1490
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Has anyone heard anything about the axleback from moore?? Im itching for it
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Old 11-13-2012, 05:04 PM   #1491
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I have the headlight armor ones. The light is easier to see more with the yellow film
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:27 AM   #1492
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You don't need the stretch tool because they used an automatic tensioner so to get the belt back on you relieve the tension on the tensioner. You can get them for a good price from infamous performance with nasioc code for cheeper than direct from perrin. The grim speed tool you will need
I'm assuming you had bought your pulley from infamous performance, the price is good but shipping is expensive but it's still cheaper than Perrin. I'm also looking on eBay and Amazon, is the part# listed on your package PSPENG101?

So I would need the Grimmspeed crank pulley removal tool (just wondering if I can I make do without? Kind of sucks how it will be only used once) are there any other special tools I would need to purchase beforehand? Thanks.

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Old 11-14-2012, 10:11 AM   #1493
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I'm assuming you had bought your pulley from infamous performance, the price is good but shipping is expensive but it's still cheaper than Perrin. I'm also looking on eBay and Amazon, is the part# listed on your package PSPENG101?

So I would need the Grimmspeed crank pulley removal tool (just wondering if I can I make do without? Kind of sucks how it will be only used once) are there any other special tools I would need to purchase beforehand? Thanks.
You can make do without however I would use it anyway. It was strenuous with it so I can't imagine how much harder it would have been without. You will need 2 breaker bars, all the sockets, a half inch ratchet, and a torque wrench. That is the part number
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Old 11-14-2012, 06:03 PM   #1494
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I'm assuming you had bought your pulley from infamous performance, the price is good but shipping is expensive but it's still cheaper than Perrin. I'm also looking on eBay and Amazon, is the part# listed on your package PSPENG101?

So I would need the Grimmspeed crank pulley removal tool (just wondering if I can I make do without? Kind of sucks how it will be only used once) are there any other special tools I would need to purchase beforehand? Thanks.
Maybe you can rent a pulley pulling tool at your local auto parts store that would work?
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Old 11-14-2012, 06:11 PM   #1495
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Maybe you can rent a pulley pulling tool at your local auto parts store that would work?
I rented one to test it. I actually still have it in my garage, thanks for reminding me! They aren't compatible unfortunately I can take a picture when I get home from work.
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Old 11-15-2012, 03:20 AM   #1496
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I rented one to test it. I actually still have it in my garage, thanks for reminding me! They aren't compatible unfortunately I can take a picture when I get home from work.
So you rented a pulley pulling tool which didn't work and ended up buying the grimmspeed one? I pulled the trigger and bought the crank pulley.
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Old 11-16-2012, 02:32 PM   #1497
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Figured I would post and update. 300 miles with out the PZEV mesh filter, no codes, no change in MPG and no seat of the pants improvement with city driving. Until an there is an exhaust option or a none baffled intake tube I'd venture to say there are no gains by removing it.
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Old 11-16-2012, 03:00 PM   #1498
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Good to know. Thanks.
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Old 11-16-2012, 09:35 PM   #1499
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Figured I would post and update. 300 miles with out the PZEV mesh filter, no codes, no change in MPG and no seat of the pants improvement with city driving. Until an there is an exhaust option or a none baffled intake tube I'd venture to say there are no gains by removing it.
Why did you remove it in the first place?
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Why did you remove it in the first place?
because I could. Some on asked about it a few pages back about it. So I figured I'd remove it and see what happens. You never know unless you try.
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