:: ECS Tuning :: ECS 2.5L Lightweight Crank Pulley - Now Available !!!

[pawpawx4]

I meant bolts not nuts.

[a7xogg]

Quote, originally posted by pawpawx4 »

It's a very easy install guys. All I did was use a clamp on the pulley to loosen the nuts. (no damage done) It took me an hour and I just had shoulder surgery!

How did you clamp it???? what angle did you do? How does it feel nw? noticeable gains?

[pawpawx4]

I just used vice grips and clamped close to the other pulley so it couldn't spin. Very noticable power quicker to the wheels. I see you have the test pipe. Was it worth it? Any gains?

[a7xogg]

test pipe is well worth it.
Very noticeable gains through the whole rev range.

[pawpawx4]

Great, that's what I was hoping to hear. I should have one by next Friday.

[BkzTim88]

I'm having a little problem with the install trying to get those bolts off does the tensioner have to be loose so that the bolts come out easier or whats the method here ? bentley doesn't tell me crap and all thats happening is the pully turns and i strip the bolts after a wile

anyone have a better method ?

[youngkal]

havent done the install yet but you guys should be loosening the bolts/nuts on the actual pully before you losen and remove the bely so the pulley cant spin freely when u try to take off the bolts

[pawpawx4]

I noticed the bolt does not have a very deep recess, and would easily strip. I was very careful about that. Once again a pair of vice grips close to the other pulley with the belt on was what I did. It caused no damage whatsoever and made it a very easy install. Also, you don't have to really get down on the vice grip. Just a little pressure kept it from turning.

[a7xogg]

i think im an idiot. i tried to use the vice grip method but i really don't know where to plant the vice grips. If there could be some provide pictures that would be great or another description.

[a7xogg]

Ok i got to install my lightweight pulley last night and now car feels more responsive, little faster revs and thats it. You do feel the increase through the whole rev range especially above 4800

[ECS Tuning]

[~kInG~]

ordered mine yesterday

[nvsbandit]

lol still waiting on mine even though i had one of the first batch that had to be put back....

[racerbunny24]

does anyone know what size the triple squares are on the pulley?

[a7xogg]

10mm or code m10.

[racerbunny24]

ok so the tool i used was pretty weak, stripped the last bolt pretty bad.

[tewkewl75]

I'm sorry, but what is the advantage of putting one of these things in... forgive my ignorance. Is there more horsepower or is it simply a rev thing?

[ECS Tuning]

The main advantage of lightweight pulleys is the reduced rotational mass which offer quicker revs and better throttle response.

[nvsbandit]

somone needs to throw a step by step directin up for me...im hoping by the time i get back from throwin my buddies mazdaspeed6 DP on ill have some sort of idea how to get this thing done.

[racerbunny24]

has anyone thrown a belt on the LIGHTWEIGHT pulley?

[Xyphyr]

Will this work on a turboed 2.5?

[ECS Tuning]

Yes, these will work fine on turbo cars.

[Xyphyr]

Quote, originally posted by ECS Tuning - Sales »

Yes, these will work fine on turbo cars.

Sweet, ill look into that down the line, tires are first, need traction.

[mk5jetta4fun]

You guys really don't care about your warranty?

[youngkal]

you are on a forum mostly about modding cars nooooooo none of us give a damn about our warrenty

[LVDSM]

In my Rabbit, I am running a 10" sub, small amp, aftermarket HIDs, and sometimes a radar detector. Could this be considered too much of a draw on the alternator if used with the lightweight underdrive pulley? I want the most bang for my buck so want to order this instead of the standard lightweight pulley if possible. Any recommendations???

[a7xogg]

i run 2 8 inch subs with a 900watt amp with the lightweight pulley kit.
Doesn't seem to affect it at all.

[ItsAWhEEEL]

just ordered the standard crank pulley today

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks again for the orders everyone!

[LVDSM]

Thanks for the reply. I am ordering the underdrive today. Hope the backorder isn't too long.....

[Bryoc]

did the underdrive pulley mess up your set up at all?

[~kInG~]

Quote, originally posted by ECS Tuning - Sales »

We are working on getting exact torque specs for the bolts, unfortunately ETKA nor the Bentley has any information on the exact torque specs. As far as the install goes, it is fairly easy to gain access by removing the passenger wheel and splash guard, everything should be right there.

update?

[BluMagic]

i finally installed my underdrive a couple of weeks ago.... car seems to rev nicer... idles/drives normal.

but made me realize i need an intake even more. car is def not breathing well enough to take full advantage of the tune & everything else

torqued mine to 30 ft/lbs btw...

i don't know why people are using clamps to hold crap down... all you have to do is put a socket wrench on the alternater pulley w/ a belt on and nothing moves.


Modified by BluMagic at 6:07 AM 8-4-2009

[LVDSM]

I removed and installed mine with an impact wrench with the torque set just below midway. If I had to guess and from experience, I would say 70 - 80 ft lbs.

[5_Cent]

If it matters to anyone I ran ECS light weight pulleys on my 1.8T for like 70K miles withe a pile of other mods, and I literally beat the snot out of it daily and never had a single issue other than coil packs which is totally unrelated. And I've been running Neuspeed lightweight and underdrive pulleys on my VR for 100k again no issues. Nice to see an option for the 2.5, I'll have to ad that to my list in the near future.

And this may sound a little nutty but in the past to break the crank bolt free I used a long breaker bar against the ground, unplugged the coilpack and just gave the engine a quick crank, just enough to get a rotation in and it broke it free nice and clean every time. Re-installation of said crank bolt with air gun was what I used and no issues.


Modified by 5_Cent at 10:44 PM 8-4-2009