Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain I just ordered the crank pulley from Randy

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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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I just ordered the crank pulley from Randy

WTF it's only an engine........seriously I trust Randy and his testing regiment. 5 hp and 2 lbs of torque for $150 is a steal.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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So Randy likes it? That's great news I'm going to read his review now.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SpiderX
WTF it's only an engine........seriously I trust Randy and his testing regiment. 5 hp and 2 lbs of torque for $150 is a steal.
I did too If my engine doesn't like it then it deserves to die. Survival of the fittest and all that....
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SCA
I did too If my engine doesn't like it then it deserves to die. Survival of the fittest and all that....
My sentiments exactly
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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Completely Agree!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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I expect the hype on this may well follow the same vein as the SC pulleys. Many people were concerned up front but as the reliability issues were put to rest, a supercharger pulley became the norm.

That said, I'm still on the fence on the crank pulley. I'm glad you all bellied up to the bar as that's what it will take to assure acceptance in the market. I will be watching this upgrade very closely.

Thanks, ripley.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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I've been happy with mine...had an issue with a nick on the pulley that chewed up the SC belt a bit on one side- not sure if it was an install issue or manufacture issue. Once the nick was taken care of I've had no problems...great product!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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one of you could have bought the 3% I have listed in the market place. I still have it if anyone is interested.

$115.00 +Shipped
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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Thanks SpiderX! I always appreciate my customers!!

detlman,

3% = No Webb Motorsports Warranty

Randy
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by detlman
one of you could have bought the 3% I have listed in the market place. I still have it if anyone is interested.

$115.00 +Shipped
I need a standard size...but thanks
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RandyBMC
Thanks SpiderX! I always appreciate my customers!!

detlman,

3% = No Webb Motorsports Warranty

Randy
No worries, I didnt buy it from you and didnt expect you to buy it.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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2% worked for me...

A 2% pulley worked for me. See this thread.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=51440
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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I had the crank fitted and I was using it for about more than a month. I can feel the acceleration is slightly quicker but the drawback is that I have to rev higher in the first gear. At the same time I get more vibration due to no vibration damper on the Alta Crank Pulley, not to forget some rough sound at the belting. I think the material used for the crank pulley is making that noise, rough surface.

I had an issue where my belt snapped when I was shifting from 5th gear to 6th at 5500 rpm. The tensioner damaged the crank pulley so I had to change back to the OEM. I think I prefer using the OEM crank pulley of coz slower acceleration but minus the vibration and bearing problems. Feels more comfortable driving the car. If I were to get lighter crank pulley, I might go for Pilo's since they have the vibration damper along with it.
 
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