Perrin Pulley help

**Bozeman** · 03-18-2005 05:16 AM

I researched and all i really found was some guy lifting the motor for a sec i was wondering if there was any other easier way to install the perrin pulley.

***Trainrex*** · 03-18-2005 10:57 AM

Installation of a crank pulley is cake. Remove the black plastic intake piece that covers half of the radiator. Remove all drivebelts. Put the car in 5th gear with the e-brake on, and use a breaker bar to remove the crank bolt. Wiggle the old pulley off making sure you dont lose the key when you finally remove it. Coat the end of the crank with a little oil and reverse the procedure.

**ryland** · 03-18-2005 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Trainrex

Installation of a crank pulley is cake. Remove the black plastic intake piece that covers half of the radiator. Remove all drivebelts. Put the car in 5th gear with the e-brake on, and use a breaker bar to remove the crank bolt. Wiggle the old pulley off making sure you dont lose the key when you finally remove it. Coat the end of the crank with a little oil and reverse the procedure.

Yes, that works very well, it's how I did mine.

However, the part about "wiggle the old pulley off" may take you about 30 minutes, 2-3 bandaids and some knuckle skin. Maybe some radiator fins too. Not like it happened to me or anything......

Those things are on there tight!

***Trainrex*** · 03-18-2005 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by ryland

Yes, that works very well, it's how I did mine.

However, the part about "wiggle the old pulley off" may take you about 30 minutes, 2-3 bandaids and some knuckle skin. Maybe some radiator fins too. Not like it happened to me or anything......

Those things are on there tight!

I was very fortunate with mine

**ScoobyBoy2** · 03-24-2005 09:44 AM

how do you guys like your pulley's im contemplating getting one

***Trainrex*** · 03-24-2005 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by ScoobyBoy2

how do you guys like your pulley's im contemplating getting one

I love it

**scooby-x** · 03-24-2005 09:54 AM

did you guys go with the Perrin or someone elses, cus AEM has one but it is underdriven, so I am afraid of charging, but then they have a kit to with all new pulleys, but I dont know anything about that...

***Trainrex*** · 03-24-2005 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by scooby-x

did you guys go with the Perrin or someone elses, cus AEM has one but it is underdriven, so I am afraid of charging, but then they have a kit to with all new pulleys, but I dont know anything about that...

I don't have any personal experience with the underdrives, but I've heard of the charging problems associated with them.

**uncle lewie wrx** · 03-24-2005 02:57 PM

Heres a newb question (sorry) what does the perrin pulley do in cases of hp or increased performance?
Uncle Lewie

**WRXreX** · 03-25-2005 04:33 AM

I didn't notice any power gain when I got my Perrin.

**orwrx** · 05-04-2005 04:28 PM

I know the pulley won't mess up the charging part, but what about the timing or anything related to performance? That's what my concern is, do you guys have remap your ECU in order to work with it properly.

**Rice Boi** · 05-13-2005 11:27 AM

The function of a lighter pulley releaves the load on the motor. It doesn't really gain power directly but allows it to put the existing hpt to use. Which offers a more responsive and smooth engine performence.

**wrxyang** · 08-01-2005 11:15 AM

Have and/or do you guys noticed any wobbling. I have a Perrin but now I noticed that my 22 mm bolt wobbles quite a bit. For those who have the stock crank pulley still on, does it wobble? Any suggestions to the problem? Or is it a problem at all.