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Drivetrain Best aftermarket pulley?

Old May 21, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Best aftermarket pulley?

I really want to get a smaller pulley and I know there are quite a few brands. (Alta, Mini Madness, M7, etc) Which do you guys prefer?

Im leaning towards the M7 tuning pulley just because it is cheaper, and I have their strut brace. I really like the quality of the strut brace so I take it their other products are just as good. Plus its only $123 and its a 16% not a 15%.

edit: I searched through a similar thread and didnt find that much
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Pulleys are all the same. The only difference is the one that Helix13 has. But besides that, their all the same quality.
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MrCooperS
Pulleys are all the same. The only difference is the one that Helix13 has. But besides that, their all the same quality.

yea, I sort of figured that. Is Helix 13 a member? What does he have?
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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The M7 one is actually a very nice piece compared to some of the others.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by minirooferS
yea, I sort of figured that. Is Helix 13 a member? What does he have?
helix is a vendor here http://www.helix13.com/mini

they happen to be my favorite
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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I have a Helix 19%, No problems, great tech support!

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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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There are several design difference in pulleys but it is mostly for marketing purposes. Collet style (most on the market) or split ring (Alta v2 and Helix?) attachment, all stainless steel or aluminum/stainless (Mini Madness). They all have pros and cons but in the end they do the same thing. From an engineering point of view the all stainless steel collet style is the simplest design and probably the most reliable. However I purchased from a fellow NAM'er a Dinan pulley which appears to be the same as the Mini Madness pulley.
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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I'm liking my Webb Motorsports pulley, but went to his site and nada, not sure if Randy is open(?)
 
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Old May 22, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Have to say I like our's the best, avail in 15% or 17%

http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...cat=272&page=1

Fits the first time everytime and all stainless to last forever.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by miniconcarne
I'm liking my Webb Motorsports pulley, but went to his site and nada, not sure if Randy is open(?)

I talked to him about 2 weeks ago, so he is around. Randy is a really nice guy and recommend him for any questions regarding pulleys.
 
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