Drivetrain 15% pulley
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Originally Posted by Bikeguy57
Don't mean to hijack but since this is heading off topic anyway...Is there a REAL seat of the pants increase in low end torque by just adding a 15% pully to a stock car? I want to feel a real diference, not a "Gee, I think it might be quicker" feeling.
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From: Georgia/UK-2008
Don't mean to hijack but since this is heading off topic anyway...Is there a REAL seat of the pants increase in low end torque by just adding a 15% pully to a stock car? I want to feel a real diference, not a "Gee, I think it might be quicker" feeling.Today 07:31 PM
Does anbody know what octane is needed for GIAC? I'm limited to 91 octane here.
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From: a canyon, south Bay Area
Originally Posted by VoiD
Wouldn't engine speed still be at the same RPM when you're cruising at 60mph whether you have a stock, 15% or 19% pulley? Just because it's making more power at the same RPM does not mean it will cruise at a lower RPM. 
Cooper_Ski, if I'm not mistaken, GIAC did their extensive testing here in CA, on 91. So, they should have something for ya! Don't hold me to it, but I'm quite certain of that...
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Originally Posted by Cooper_Ski
Yes, that is what I meant.
I remember reading that too, I believe Alta themselves had released this info. I would like the chip, but my gas here is limited to 90 octane; possibly when I get back to the states.
I remember reading that too, I believe Alta themselves had released this info. I would like the chip, but my gas here is limited to 90 octane; possibly when I get back to the states.
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by Cooper_Ski
It looks like I will go w/ the GIAC to satisfy my "fix", but before that I will need a better intake.
Does anbody know what octane is needed for GIAC? I'm limited to 91 octane here.
Does anbody know what octane is needed for GIAC? I'm limited to 91 octane here.
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:smile: I just had an Alta 15% pulley installed yesterday morning at Mini of Towson. They are now offering Mini Mania pulleys at the dealership & will install these or the customers own pulley. The fact that the Mini dealership is offering these pulleys & installing them for their customer with no affect on the warrenty should be proof enough that there is no problem with the pulley upgrade.
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I just had an Alta 15% pulley installed yesterday morning at Mini of Towson. They are now offering Mini Mania pulleys at the dealership & will install these or the customers own pulley. The fact that the Mini dealership is offering these pulleys & installing them for their customer with no affect on the warrenty should be proof enough that there is no problem with the pulley upgrade.Today 12:37 AM
I called my dealership today to book an appointment and I explained my problem and that there was 15% pulley in now, her words were "Why did you do this?" my reply "Why not!"LOL, anyways this should be fun Tuesday morning listening to them rant at me.
I don't think dealerships here in the UK are "Mod Friendly"
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Originally Posted by Cooper_Ski
LOL! WEll, I tried to retighten my pulley because of squealing from the belt and to no help, it still squeals.
I called my dealership today to book an appointment and I explained my problem and that there was 15% pulley in now, her words were "Why did you do this?" my reply "Why not!"LOL, anyways this should be fun Tuesday morning listening to them rant at me.
I don't think dealerships here in the UK are "Mod Friendly"
I called my dealership today to book an appointment and I explained my problem and that there was 15% pulley in now, her words were "Why did you do this?" my reply "Why not!"LOL, anyways this should be fun Tuesday morning listening to them rant at me.
I don't think dealerships here in the UK are "Mod Friendly"
I don't see how a dealership could contest a warrenty claim on a part that they sell & install!
Good luck on Tuesday!
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by twinimini
:smile: I just had an Alta 15% pulley installed yesterday morning at Mini of Towson. They are now offering Mini Mania pulleys at the dealership & will install these or the customers own pulley. The fact that the Mini dealership is offering these pulleys & installing them for their customer with no affect on the warrenty should be proof enough that there is no problem with the pulley upgrade.
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not at all idle stays exactly the same
Originally Posted by mdsbrain
With a smaller pulley does the engine rev at a lower rpm because hp is created at a lower rpm? If so wouldn't allow for bettr mpg due to lower rpm?
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well my dyno pull proved that to be completely safe!!! air fuel is just fine!!
Originally Posted by Cooper_Ski
I just had my 15% installed this past Sunday. I have been told that it was not safe in regards to fuel management to run a 15% w/out tuning. I think there are plenty of folks out here who just have a 15% w/out any tuning who have gone problem free,right?
Could this be one of the concerns the mechanic was trying to talk about?
Could this be one of the concerns the mechanic was trying to talk about?
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will be exactly the same
Originally Posted by VoiD
Wouldn't engine speed still be at the same RPM when you're cruising at 60mph whether you have a stock, 15% or 19% pulley? Just because it's making more power at the same RPM does not mean it will cruise at a lower RPM.
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you will feel it pleanty:smile:
Originally Posted by Bikeguy57
Don't mean to hijack but since this is heading off topic anyway...Is there a REAL seat of the pants increase in low end torque by just adding a 15% pully to a stock car? I want to feel a real diference, not a "Gee, I think it might be quicker" feeling.
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its comepletely safe as my tunner told me after the dyno pulls
Originally Posted by Cooper_Ski
I just had my 15% installed this past Sunday. I have been told that it was not safe in regards to fuel management to run a 15% w/out tuning. I think there are plenty of folks out here who just have a 15% w/out any tuning who have gone problem free,right?
Could this be one of the concerns the mechanic was trying to talk about?
Could this be one of the concerns the mechanic was trying to talk about?
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exactly the same the pulley dosnt speed up anything but the supercharger.
Originally Posted by VoiD
Wouldn't engine speed still be at the same RPM when you're cruising at 60mph whether you have a stock, 15% or 19% pulley? Just because it's making more power at the same RPM does not mean it will cruise at a lower RPM.
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that funny from one dealer to another my dealer wants to know nothing unless its made by mini
Originally Posted by twinimini
:smile: I just had an Alta 15% pulley installed yesterday morning at Mini of Towson. They are now offering Mini Mania pulleys at the dealership & will install these or the customers own pulley. The fact that the Mini dealership is offering these pulleys & installing them for their customer with no affect on the warrenty should be proof enough that there is no problem with the pulley upgrade.
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pulley isnt lined up perfectly with the other pulleys thats why it squeals belt will break quickly if not fixed
Originally Posted by Cooper_Ski
LOL! WEll, I tried to retighten my pulley because of squealing from the belt and to no help, it still squeals.
I called my dealership today to book an appointment and I explained my problem and that there was 15% pulley in now, her words were "Why did you do this?" my reply "Why not!"LOL, anyways this should be fun Tuesday morning listening to them rant at me.
I don't think dealerships here in the UK are "Mod Friendly"
I called my dealership today to book an appointment and I explained my problem and that there was 15% pulley in now, her words were "Why did you do this?" my reply "Why not!"LOL, anyways this should be fun Tuesday morning listening to them rant at me.
I don't think dealerships here in the UK are "Mod Friendly"
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