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Originally Posted by California98Civic
Even though 1% is a marginal gain, it is intriguing and thanks for adding your thoughts. Question: how would I research UDPs for my 98 Civic? The racing sites would all be giving me the opposite of what I need. There must be measurement specs for my stock pulley. Could I use them to search for just any like-sized, mountable and lighter pulley? I imagine I could. Do you know good sites or suppliers where I might start? I'm still looking... EDIT: here's an installation of larger pulleys: DIY: AEM Tru-Power under drive pulley kit install - Honda Civic Forum EDIT 2: since I only have the alternator still connected, here is a $60 option: Honda Civic Megan Racing Lightweight Pulleys |
Regarding Civic pulleys:
Archive from TheOldOne.com
pay attention to the long post near the bottom. TOO (The Old One) is THE Honda engine guru. The Civic pulley is a harmonic dampener and should NOT be messed with. I expect other cars are similar. There is lots of other good info on that site too.
The Old One - Energy Dynamics