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Originally Posted by Motormouth
so the keyway on the pulley stripped? I didn't see the reason posted (I might be retarded, sorry).
There is no evidence that a keyway slot was ever even there lolol. Thankfully, since the pulley is far softer of a material than the crank. it just rounded the inner 'hub' of the pulley out, and didn't do any damage to the crank. Once that happens though, the next thing to start wiggling is the timing chain sprocket, and of course the crank seal itself. All of these components are being replaced.
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Originally Posted by Zquicksilver
Z1... I've been following this thread for a while. Why did you choose ATI over Fluidampr's pulley? I would think that the fluid dampening pulley would help smooth out vibrations in a high RPM setup such as yours.
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We sell both Fluidampr, and ATI, but the Fluidampr one is currently backordered, and since ATI had one in stock, I went with that
Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
As far as I've researched, they are different means to the same end. I have zero vibration issues at any rpm point in my engine...it runs smoother in fact than a bone stock Z does, by virtue of how much care was spent in balancing all the rotating parts (down to even the clutch, pulley, etc). My main consideration for choosing an alternate pulley this time around was I want something stronger than what I had, and stronger than stock. I've seen stock pulleys literally snap at the "forks" in the center, and obviously don't want that happening.
We sell both Fluidampr, and ATI, but the Fluidampr one is currently backordered, and since ATI had one in stock, I went with that
We sell both Fluidampr, and ATI, but the Fluidampr one is currently backordered, and since ATI had one in stock, I went with that
I'm trying to cover everything for a solid n/a build that will produce 290whp+ for another 100k... wishful thinking, lol!
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got the pulley in today, so all the parts are here now, ready to go in
crank pulley outer section

crank pulley inner sleeve/accessory pulley - you can see the keyway. All steel pulley = this thing should be strong

shown with the miscellaneous BS stuff I had to get new - new keyway, new timing chain sprocket, new bolt for pulley, new crank seal, and a bunch of o rings for the front cover

The way it works is basically you press the smaller diameter "inner" section onto the crank, and then bolt the larger, outer diameter to it. Secure with the crank bolt, and viola.
Stock crank pulley measured 5 lbs, the new ATI measures 5.4 lbs, so nothing noteworthy there. The outer section of the ATI (with the logos on it) is aluminum, the inner section that rides on the crank is steel. According to my math, the crank section is underdriven by 30% (4.5" diameter for ATI vs 6.5" diameter for stock), and the alternator is overdriven by about 13%. So I should even get a bit more headroom out of my stereo now...nice
. Might even pick up a few hp at the top end too !
I'll post up the belt sizes I end up with once its on the car
Hopefully this all solves it
Oh - here is a pic of the timing chain sprocket...you can see where this would sorta be a problem. I'm amazed the car even started! Notice how much wider the keyway gap is as a result of it bobbling around. Of course all this also means the front main seal was trashed too...hence all the oil. Nothing some brake cleaner and a rag won't take care of quickly though


Again, thank god the crank is so strong...no burs on it at all, no damage to the snout, and the keyway is still in place. I think I can safely say I avoided disaster!
crank pulley outer section

crank pulley inner sleeve/accessory pulley - you can see the keyway. All steel pulley = this thing should be strong


shown with the miscellaneous BS stuff I had to get new - new keyway, new timing chain sprocket, new bolt for pulley, new crank seal, and a bunch of o rings for the front cover

The way it works is basically you press the smaller diameter "inner" section onto the crank, and then bolt the larger, outer diameter to it. Secure with the crank bolt, and viola.
Stock crank pulley measured 5 lbs, the new ATI measures 5.4 lbs, so nothing noteworthy there. The outer section of the ATI (with the logos on it) is aluminum, the inner section that rides on the crank is steel. According to my math, the crank section is underdriven by 30% (4.5" diameter for ATI vs 6.5" diameter for stock), and the alternator is overdriven by about 13%. So I should even get a bit more headroom out of my stereo now...nice
. Might even pick up a few hp at the top end too !I'll post up the belt sizes I end up with once its on the car
Hopefully this all solves it

Oh - here is a pic of the timing chain sprocket...you can see where this would sorta be a problem. I'm amazed the car even started! Notice how much wider the keyway gap is as a result of it bobbling around. Of course all this also means the front main seal was trashed too...hence all the oil. Nothing some brake cleaner and a rag won't take care of quickly though

Again, thank god the crank is so strong...no burs on it at all, no damage to the snout, and the keyway is still in place. I think I can safely say I avoided disaster!
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
been WAY too hot to work on the car....we'll get to it when it cools off a bit 

Prob. be 50 tomorrow 
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been WAY too hot to work on the car....we'll get to it when it cools off a bit 

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that's certainly a great #...but I don't have a stroker, and I've also learned not to compare one dyno to another a long time ago
As for their build being cheaper, I'm not sure what you're basing that off of, since my car has alot more done to it than just the engine. If you are talking motor work alone, I bet you're wrong - I'd guess that we are both at roughly the same amount. Putting sleeves in, which the BC stroker requires you to do, is not a cheap process, neither is good headwork.
But def. props to them....hopefully the NA stroker we're doing eclipses it
As for their build being cheaper, I'm not sure what you're basing that off of, since my car has alot more done to it than just the engine. If you are talking motor work alone, I bet you're wrong - I'd guess that we are both at roughly the same amount. Putting sleeves in, which the BC stroker requires you to do, is not a cheap process, neither is good headwork.
But def. props to them....hopefully the NA stroker we're doing eclipses it
Last edited by Z1 Performance; Jun 18, 2008 at 07:29 AM.
the tq curve on that thing looks teribble. sure it makes a good deal, but whatever happened to a flat curve? thats camel humped worse than ive seen in a while, disappointing that with a stroker they dont really get effective tq. peak #'s arent the whole story
also wanted to point out to dropped, thats on a dynapack and its reading REALLY high, just look at the before. it was making 280 whp, with what? a spacer, intake and exhaust? i dont think so
also wanted to point out to dropped, thats on a dynapack and its reading REALLY high, just look at the before. it was making 280 whp, with what? a spacer, intake and exhaust? i dont think so
Last edited by Hoooper; Jun 18, 2008 at 08:03 AM.
Originally Posted by Motormouth
nice dick move there buddy.
and since that is HP, not WHP, I bet it's right around 320-330 or so to the wheel so not that impressive... and it only revs to 7k. different dynos, different builds... no comparison.
and since that is HP, not WHP, I bet it's right around 320-330 or so to the wheel so not that impressive... and it only revs to 7k. different dynos, different builds... no comparison.PS: i agree, dick move and an ignorant one at that
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Don't stock Z's dyno around 220s on a DD anyway?
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Originally Posted by Motormouth
nice dick move there buddy.
and since that is HP, not WHP, I bet it's right around 320-330 or so to the wheel so not that impressive... and it only revs to 7k. different dynos, different builds... no comparison.
and since that is HP, not WHP, I bet it's right around 320-330 or so to the wheel so not that impressive... and it only revs to 7k. different dynos, different builds... no comparison.
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Originally Posted by Hoooper
the tq curve on that thing looks teribble. sure it makes a good deal, but whatever happened to a flat curve? thats camel humped worse than ive seen in a while, disappointing that with a stroker they dont really get effective tq. peak #'s arent the whole story
also wanted to point out to dropped, thats on a dynapack and its reading REALLY high, just look at the before. it was making 280 whp, with what? a spacer, intake and exhaust? i dont think so
also wanted to point out to dropped, thats on a dynapack and its reading REALLY high, just look at the before. it was making 280 whp, with what? a spacer, intake and exhaust? i dont think so
Last I checked, I didn't do this build, or write this thread for it to be a sword fight
Good luck to them, seems like a nice project
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