Did it in about 2 hours, taking my time. I actually made a friend during the install (guy came up and started talking to me), so I kinda too my time with the install and talked to him more than actually working on the car. I honestly had little idea what I was supposed to do when I started in on the install, and at a few points I was ready to give up. The 12mm bolts on the bottom of each tensioner pulley are a B!TCH to get to from the top of the engine bay. Eventually I got it all together, and best of all, no squeal on startup, just a tad bit of squeal on a uturn I made, any ideas on this? I highly recommend this mod, I feel a slight increase in power, and lots better idle/takeoff and better throttle response. Great product, and great DIY project for someone who isn't afraid to break into their motor.

PS: Get some mechanix gloves for this. My hands look like they've met a weed eater...

 

just a question do i need a new pulley belt if i were to just install a crank pulley?? cause i know i need the belt if i get the pulley ss kit just wondering cause i only want the crank don't need the other

 

Yes, you need new belts.

 

is there any changes in Noises from inside or outside? Either when idle or Driving?

 

no noise change from inside or outside..

 

Is a $80.00 a fair labor quote for this mod.
What size belt did you use?

 

I don't think $80 is out of the question. However, any mechanic with a lift and the proper tools could do this in a half hour IMO.

 

I did the pulley swap-out at home too. It was a beeeeotch to get that crank pulley bolt off! I actually followed the instructions provided by U/R with the pulleys and removed the radiator fan (which also required removing the bottom hose to the radiator.... VERY messy). With the fan off you have A LOT more room to get at things. I actually don't see how you could do the install with the fan there.

I didn't really notice any difference in sound or performance, but they sure do look nice. Maybe a real dyno would show an increase, but the butt-dyno registered a "0".

-Chris

 

Heh, yeah, I didn't remove the fan. It was crazy, I am glad I had some short 12mm wrenches for the two underside tensioner bolts. I had to pull contortionist moves to reach them, and then I'd turn until I got tired of turning, and chat with my new friend for a while. I honestly don't know how I did it either.

There is zero noise change from inside, outside, or in the engine bay.

I would NOT pay $80 for someone else to do it, even if I had the $80 to spend... being brokeass college student does have its disadvantaged. Then again, it IS friday night, so there are advantages too.


As for my slight squeeling when I made a uturn, any ideas on that? Do I need to tighten/loosen either belt, and if so, which one? Thanks.

 

Your belt just prolly slipped for a sec, I wouldnt stress over it. I would say it is a little loose, re-tighten it in a few days....

 

i felt the difference on mine about a week after install. all of a sudden it was like whoa this is different. i felt this mod made as much of a difference as my test pipes did. how long have you had yours on?

 

Well, I installed the pulleys... then about 2 weeks later I installed the KINETIX plenum, then took it off and put the stock back on (small leak in seal with KINETIX plenum). I installed the KINETIX cats about 2 days later, then about 4 days after that, I put the KINETIX plenum back on.

Out of the 3 mods, the plenum is really the only one that I immediately "felt" a difference with. The cats make a nice sound, but I don't notice any performance gain (although that's not to say one doesn't exist).

It's possible that since I installed all 3 within a short period of time, I am feeling the effects (gains) of all 3 combined rather than individually? The pulleys sure look nice though!! I just wish I could figure out a way to swap out the alternator pulley. I only got the crank and the other one installed.

-Chris