I just got these on today and WOW they are great. The little Vibe is really coming together nicely. I was supposed to leave it stock. Next will be the rear sway bar.
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Congrats!!!Those are the alt and crank pulleys right? Were they a PITA to install?leave it stock... good luck with that welcome to the addiction that is modifying
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Yes it still works, because the alternator pulley is bigger than stock. As fare as what it does way better throttle response. This is only for the 1zz motor.
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Good to hear it freed the motor up a bit. Do you have an Auto or 5 speed? Have you had any issues or heard of any issues with battery charging or AC operation? I suspect if the pulley ratios have that big an impact without any downside, that Toyota would be using them stock as these should increase fuel economy as well. I run nearly 100% highway so I've considered these since charging should not be an issue with my driving and the extra power is always a plus.
Where did you find those pulleys realy could use a good site. just got the ARE stage 2 intake and a vibrant strut bar on mine this weekend. already had a silverline canister and custom piping from the cat back with the resonators cut off.anyway i would really appreciate some help finding parts so far the only places ive found them is http://www.autopartswarehouse.com and http://www.performancecenter.com. any others out there
i read on another site...9thgencorolla i think that they have new aluminum T70xxx or something which is lighter and stronger than the current T60xxx made ones. just a fyi
I looked under celica pulleys on eBay. They are $95.00 plus 15 for shipping. i am running the stock size belt because the alternator pulley is bigger. They work great, but I would change the seal when you do the pulleys.
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Quote, originally posted by vibe Freak » i am running the stock size belt because the alternator pulley is bigger. is there a certain belt you need if only changing the crank pulley or will the tensioner take up the slack?
The seal is so it will not leek. The old seal will be worn so a new one will be a nice tight fit. I had a little leek I had the seal replaced and no more leek. As fare as the belt I am really not shore.
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