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

[~kInG~]

FAILED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Three bolts came out... the other two are stripped!!!

Tried doing it yesterday using a socket wrench... could not do it. went out and bought an impact wrench...

Tried again today, results as stated above...

what's the size of the bolts? M10-1.5-xx??? I want to buy new bolts to install when I take out the two stripped ones...

[ECS Tuning]

We have replacement bolts available here on the website:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Searc...reply

[leszekr]

Quote, originally posted by mk5jetta4fun »

You guys really don't care about your warranty?

What warranty. I personally think its a joke, theyll break more than theylll fix.
At least thats how it works over at Irvine BMW. VW should be no different. Even with my limited car knowledge, Id rather fix things/mod things on my own, than pay someone, or have the dealer work on it.
Job i do myself= takes me maybe 1.5 times longer, but i know itll be done right, with no shortcuts.
Dealer/Mechanic i dont have any experience with= sketchy./

I only have one guy i take my car to and thats for body work. Very trustworthy guy. Darrell @ OC Body and bumper in irvine Very trustworthy guy!

[vivadonvito]

I want to get this pulley bad, is there a diy for it or is it pretty straight forward?

[BluMagic]

its easy... just make sure you have the triple square drive

i got my set off ebay for 20 bucks

[Terrence901]

I noticed a lil power difference and this odd sound around 4600 rpm that sounds like a high pitched growl or something.

[08 VduB WaBBiT]

What's this sound you guys are getting off this mod?

Is that normal?

[Jon1983]

There shouldn't be any different sound with this...

[08 VduB WaBBiT]

Will installing this make your AC not to blow out cold air like factory..I've Heard from someone with a NST pulley it doesn't blow as cold once installed cause it reduces the energy going into the AC?

[ECS Tuning]

The lightweight pulley should not effect the AC at all, it is the exact same size as the stock pulley, just lighter in weight.

[08 VduB WaBBiT]

what torque spec is reccomended for puting these on??

[ECS Tuning]

Unfortunately the Bentley does not list any torque specs, so the best answer I can give is tight. Snugging them up with a standard size 3/8 ratchet should put out more than enough torque to keep things in place.

[got_vdub]

Quote, originally posted by jon@ecstuning.com »

If you have more electronics that stock, I'd certainly go with the standard lightweight pulley instead of the underdrive lightweight. The standard lightweight pulley will not have any effect on the electronics.

i think you answered my question. with dual 380 viairs for my air ride, i dont think the smaller pulley would be the best for me car

[ECS Tuning]

Correct, if you are pushing the electrical system hard, I would stick with the standard lightweight pulley, not the underdrive.

[got_vdub]

Quote, originally posted by jon@ecstuning.com »

Correct, if you are pushing the electrical system hard, I would stick with the standard lightweight pulley, not the underdrive.

i do have to admit; if this item had free shipping i would buy it much quicker then waiting for a laundry list of stop to ship

[got_vdub]

Order placed!! Thanks ECS

what its going on

[ECS Tuning]

[got_vdub]

installed. so much more pep. between this and my ecs poly trans mount insert Im an extremely satisfied customer.

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks for the feedback!

[08 VduB WaBBiT]

What kind of milage you guys getting with this light weight crank pulley?? Does it improve MPG since there's less strain in the engine?

Placed Order Today Thanks Jon for helping me out with everything!


Modified by 08 VduB WaBBiT at 5:28 PM 2-24-2010

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks for the order, happy to help out!

[got_vdub]

Quote, originally posted by 08 VduB WaBBiT »

What kind of milage you guys getting with this light weight crank pulley?? Does it improve MPG since there's less strain in the engine?

Good question, im going to the Pocnos this weekend, I will try to keep track

[LVDSM]

I have had the underdrive pully installed for over 10000 miles. I commute about 150 miles every day, but haven't noticed a difference in milage. I'm also running 2 amps and a radar detector and have few issues doing that as well. So far, it's been a good product for me.

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks for the feedback!

[08 VduB WaBBiT]

everyone that's got the lightweight crank pulley post up your mpgs your getting with this mod.

[LVDSM]

My average would be 350 highway miles per tank of 93 octane. I could probably reach 390-400 if I wanted to gamble.

[got_vdub]

Quote, originally posted by LVDSM »

My average would be 350 highway miles per tank of 93 octane. I could probably reach 390-400 if I wanted to gamble.

roll them dice!!!

[08 VduB WaBBiT]

Def a good mod the car has no problems accelarating uphill in 5th gear!!Less downshifting to pass.

[ECS Tuning]

[Jon1983]

Quote, originally posted by 08 VduB WaBBiT »

everyone that's got the lightweight crank pulley post up your mpgs your getting with this mod.

I found that it didn't affect mileage, or at least not enough to register as significant.

The best thing about this mod is that the engine doesn't feel sluggish anymore, especially starting from a stop.

[FL_Jetta08]

Tag..... next mod

[ECS Tuning]

[zucchini]

I had mine installed today (lightweight) and what I felt is a quicker rpm increase, like if the engine was working "faster".
You can see that when gears seem to go up faster (auto).
Good investment....

[ECS Tuning]

Thanks for the feedback!

[got_vdub]

Quote, originally posted by zucchini »

Good investment....

This pulley and the NLS short shifter are the best $200 you can spend on a 2.5. I think they should be everyone's 1st mod