[Anklebite]

I’ve seen a few underdrive pulleys sets over random searches and a hefty amount of info on them but I was scrolling on Axion’s website the other day and noticed unorthodox makes a lightweight pulley set that doesn’t underdrive. For the sake of scratching the itch while saving up for suspension would this be worth it? 280ish in price and not under driving should leave me in the clear for future mods right? At the moment I just have full exhaust and intake with an e-tune.
here’s the link

Unorthodox Racing Pulleys - Pulley Set K24z

stores.axionind.com

 

[TenZen]

Interesting. These work with Superchargers, might be something to look into later. If I had the cash and time, I'd go have a shop throw them on. Got nothing from using Google but mentions of the underdrive.

 

[Anklebite]

Exactly my point. Idk I’d like to grab them but I’m a bit hesitant.

 

[9thgensifamily]

Exactly my point. Idk I’d like to grab them but I’m a bit hesitant.

I've ran a underdrive pulley before. They like to squeal. Not sure if a normal size lightweight will do the same, but I would think it'd squeal the same.

 

[Anklebite]

I’ll keep looking around I suppose. Surprised there’s not much more information

 

[TenZen]

I’ll keep looking around I suppose. Surprised there’s not much more information

You have to go back to older generations. Could give you an idea.

 

[9thgensifamily]

You have to go back to older generations. Could give you an idea.

Yep. When I said I ran one before, I meant on another platform.

 

[Anklebite]

I’ll start with the 8th gen forum that should have something. Thank you!

 

[REDRICER1024]

I went with NST also not underdrive and I got a great deal with the available discount codes going around online (yahoo’s a good source) Good quality and its never squealed on me. The downshift rev match of the motor is amazing and is night and day vs factory!

 

[Anklebite]

I went with NST also not underdrive and I got a great deal with the available discount codes going around online (yahoo’s a good source) Good quality and its never squealed on me. The downshift rev match of the motor is amazing and is night and day vs factory!

I do like that they offer them anodized as well. May not ever rust anyway but it’s a nice insurance policy. How long have you had them on?

 

[Anklebite]

Follow up I ended up asking my tuner and he doesn’t have any documented engine failures from aftermarket pulleys so he gave me the green light to go for it. I ordered the ur stock diameter pulley that recently came out. Hopefully I don’t break stuff when I install it lol

 

[TenZen]

I went with NST also not underdrive and I got a great deal with the available discount codes going around online (yahoo’s a good source) Good quality and its never squealed on me. The downshift rev match of the motor is amazing and is night and day vs factory!

Is NST till around? I read somewhere where people were ordering from and not getting squat. Probably gonna jump on UR pulleys later.

 

[Anklebite]

Yes they are I emailed them about a stock diameter pulley and it would have to be custom and a semi hassle to get there. That and it’s $300. I got the ur pulley for 200 shipped 🤷🏻‍♂️. Not cheap but it should be solid. Pretty sure a shop is gonna have to put it in my torque wrench isn’t quite big enough to torque the bolt back down.

 

[TenZen]

Yes they are I emailed them about a stock diameter pulley and it would have to be custom and a semi hassle to get there. That and it’s $300. I got the ur pulley for 200 shipped 🤷🏻‍♂️. Not cheap but it should be solid. Pretty sure a shop is gonna have to put it in my torque wrench isn’t quite big enough to torque the bolt back down.

Yeah a shop is going to be putting them on, especially the crank. My little Lowes cordless impact probably won't do squat. Where did you get them for $200? Site you listed wants almost $300.

 

[Anklebite]

Funny story about that. I emailed unorthodox after I saw that listing to confirm because I noticed The price wasn’t listed on their website. They sent me to Xlr8 and they got it handled for me.

https://xlr8performance.com/i-74296-unorthodox-racing-crankshaft-pulley-stock-diameter.html

 

[TenZen]

Funny story about that. I emailed unorthodox after I saw that listing to confirm because I noticed The price wasn’t listed on their website. They sent me to Xlr8 and they got it handled for me.

https://xlr8performance.com/i-74296-unorthodox-racing-crankshaft-pulley-stock-diameter.html

Ah, I see. It's just the crank pulley, not a whole set.

 

[Anklebite]

Nope. It’ll be easier to just do the crank and belt. I’ll leave the alternator and idler alone

 

[TenZen]

Nope. It’ll be easier to just do the crank and belt. I’ll leave the alternator and idler alone

Interesting take. Let us know what happens after getting it put on.

 

[Anklebite]

@TenZen sorry it took a while but I just got the crank pulley install. Simple as long as you have the crank tool. We braced a bar in the tool and joined 2 jack handles with a 1/2 inch extension. Really funny looking but it came off with a huge snap. We have the sand down the pulley snout with a scotch brite for a quite a while but it went on great once we cleared it. Driving wise it seems like the 2nd year engine breaking is better and there’s a little less hesitance to start accelerating. Ex starting from stop and the intial movement after going wot seems to be a touch better. I have the idler pulley on the way and I’ll see if that helps at all in addition to the crank pulley. Here’s a pick for your laughing pleasure. Ps notice the snap on torque wrench we used as our support bar.

 

[TenZen]

@TenZen sorry it took a while but I just got the crank pulley install. Simple as long as you have the crank tool. We braced a bar in the tool and joined 2 jack handles with a 1/2 inch extension. Really funny looking but it came off with a huge snap. We have the sand down the pulley snout with a scotch brite for a quite a while but it went on great once we cleared it. Driving wise it seems like the 2nd year engine breaking is better and there’s a little less hesitance to start accelerating. Ex starting from stop and the intial movement after going wot seems to be a touch better. I have the idler pulley on the way and I’ll see if that helps at all in addition to the crank pulley. Here’s a pick for your laughing pleasure. Ps notice the snap on torque wrench we used as our support bar. View attachment 492719

Holy shit, lmao! If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid. Think I'll just take it to a shop lol