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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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SC pulley

Been thinking....look out

BUT the eaton supercharger is a common supercharger so there has to be many companies out there that make pulleys for it. Pulleys for most superchargers can be found for like 50-60 bucks so why are we paying a premium, this is a common supercharger. Lets face it this isnt the first year production our SC,

I challenge everyone to do research and send email to the manufacures' find these pulleys for cheap.

Just saying............
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 12:03 AM
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There are many. And, there is tons of info in the performance forum.

Try visiting a few of the sponsors of this site, most carry pulleys

Definately worth the small investment!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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It may be true that there are lots of Eatons out there, but we may have a unique pulley mounting. I've got an Eaton on my Miata, and it utilizes a nut and a keyed passageway. Due to the minimal clearance the MINI has to vehicle hardpoints, it's a press fit (and requires a tapered fit replacement.) That's two pieces instead of one (six if you count the screws! ) and more machining.
BRPerformance, a Miata shop in a very mature market, sells their one piece pulley for $95. So $120 doesn't bother me for a two piece pulley.

So let me throw your challenge right back at you - go find a cheaper manufacturer of a taper fit pulley and report back!
 
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