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Old 08-06-2007, 02:16 AM
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Default zpi lightweight crank pulley

should i get one for my tc ?
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Old 08-06-2007, 02:25 AM
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honestly with the way that zpi is going i'd go with the agency power lightweight pulley.

http://www.agency-power.com/catalog/...roducts_id/136
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does really gain 10hp ?
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Originally Posted by engifineer
i would love to change my gauge colors to blue
how did you do that and what do i have to buy ?
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Haha.. engifineer, I remember seeing you on some other forum talking about pulleys.
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Yeah.. it gets old, so I really post little on it any more. This thread says it all (including explaining why although reducing rotating mass can improve acceleration, it adds no power whatsoever, and how it fools many dynos due to thier inherent flaws). Lots of good links to read in that one.

http://www.yoursciontc.com/forums/in...pic=14934&st=0
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haha if i didn't do it somebody would have, just giving people options

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Is the Agency Power Pulley good as the ZPI pulley?
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well like nebster said, AP is your only choice if you wanna stick with the OEM size pulley.
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AP is actually a better product than the zpi. much better made (i have seen both)
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yea true that!! Thanks!
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The ZPI pulley is a copy of the AP pulley. The AP pulley is a good option and will give you some weight reduction and throttle response.

Or if you want the best pulley on the market you should go check out www.NonStopTuning.com.
You can buy them from NST, Garage1217, or Dezod. All of which are very reputable sources.
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NST would be the best... Without a doubt, hands down. But jeez you ppl need to search more. Damn these topics have been posted so many times it aint even funny.
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Originally Posted by Sleep3r
well like nebster said, AP is your only choice if you wanna stick with the OEM size pulley.
you forget about NST, they specialize in pulleys and offer an OEM sized crank pulley as well. their price is lower then AP's crank pulley without sacrificing performance or quality either. NONE of NST's pulleys have ever failed (unlike ZPI's).
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^^ i agree, but aren't they only special order? maybe some people are impatient, i know i am.
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lol he'll read it. just reminding you about NST
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haha sorry im using 56 k right now and you posted before me before i edited my last post i was refering to blue challaupa, telling him to tell the original poster to search.
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lol it's cool

Originally Posted by Sleep3r
^^ i agree, but aren't they only special order? maybe some people are impatient, i know i am.
well due to the demand, NST will be stocking both the underdrive and OEM lightweight crank pulleys. it wont be necessary to place special order on that item anymore. NST will be re-stocked in a couple of weeks. trust me when i say that NST's products are worth the wait. their customer service is unbeatable and you will be a happy customer when dealing with them
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yeah i agree man, i did a lot of reading and if i ever decide to get pulleys it will be the NST s/c kit
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