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Feb 18, 2004

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So.....even if I take this to a shop, and have them install it, I still won't get macimum performance out of the pulley. All I need to do is mark it, then take it to go get dyno tuned?

Feb 18, 2004

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in general your car if dyno tuned with the vafc 2 will of course yield better performance then just putting some on

Feb 18, 2004

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So.....even if I take this to a shop, and have them install it, I still won't get macimum performance out of the pulley. All I need to do is mark it, then take it to go get dyno tuned?

if you install the pulley correctly you dont change your timing, and it will serve its purpose and make more hp than the stock one without any tuning. the tuning everyone is talking about consists of advancing or retarding the timing, after the pulley is installed.

thanks for the explanation guys i understand now

Feb 18, 2004

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So we can just slap it on and it wont screw up the engine if we don't worry about this timing crap? My shop can figure it out once i get it in there to dyno tune the VAFC II, etc.

The timing can't get screwed up, unless you are changing the timing belt, or cam gear. And you aren't touching those.

It's really not hard to find TDC though. It won't take that long, and if you're installing the pulley anyway, you are already in the position to rotate the crank to find TDC. It'll be a lot less labor for the shop to go back under the car to do it (should you ever feel like adjusting timing and stuff).

I'll post up directions on how to find TDC, just so you know how easy it is.

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Finding TDC:

1. Remove ignition coils and spark plugs (makes it easier to turn the crank when air isn't being compressed)

2. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor

3. Remove the cam gear cover.

4. Rotate the crankshaft until the word "UP" on the camgear is in the uppermost position, and the two timing marks on the camgear are level with the head.

5. Contratulations, you've found TDC.

6. Mark the crank pulley in the position that lines up with the notch on the timing cover.

That's all it is.

Feb 18, 2004

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Hey, that's hella easy!!! You are god!!!

Feb 18, 2004

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Made is so easy for me. Thanks

Feb 19, 2004

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Haha - I can't believe all of this - Simple solution, SHARPIE marker to the pulley to make a TDC timing mark.......Duh....

Feb 19, 2004

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My mom called to let me know my pulley came in. Grr. It's only 1pm and I don't get out of the hospital until 9am tomorrow morning. Gonna try to get it installed tomorrow.

Feb 19, 2004

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Mine came in yesterday and was waiting for me on my porch. I don't have time to get it installed at the moment because of work, but it's sitting on my desk next to me. Yea it's an expensive paper weight.

Feb 19, 2004

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Timing should be simple for everyone once they do it. Just trying to imply that it is very important in tuning your cars.

Feb 19, 2004

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so did u guys find out the belt size?

Feb 19, 2004

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Sure are right about the paperweight-this thinkg is sooo small and light, wow! Thanks again Josh and Dave!!!

Feb 19, 2004

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I looked in the Honda Allmotor Data Program, and it said nothing about the timing. It said that this is simply pull off old one, install new one. Even the Nissan tech I work with said thats how he does it.

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I looked in the Honda Allmotor Data Program, and it said nothing about the timing. It said that this is simply pull off old one, install new one. Even the Nissan tech I work with said thats how he does it.

Ok - LISTEN - its REALLY SIMPLE. You do not have to set your timing, HOWEVER - with the crank set to the TIMING POSITION (with the timing mark o the crank), you can have a REFERENCE as to where the crank is when you install the pulley. If you just pull the pulley off, and slap the new one on you might screw yourself over for more work down the road. If you don't know where the timing mark is on the stock pulley when you pull it off, you're just shooting yourself in the foot......be a dumbass, don't be a dumbass - its all relative to me....

Oh yeah - one more thing, this only works IF YOU HAVE A MARK ON THE NEW PULLEY to align where the old one was....otherwise its pointless...

Feb 19, 2004

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Im gettin my pulley installed tomorrow. Ill post the belt sizes late friday night/early sat morning.

Im taking the initiative, hehe

Feb 19, 2004

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finally

tell us about the gains too, im eager to hear how good this thing is.

Feb 19, 2004

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I still don't understand the timing thing, but oh well. So after you install the new pulley, you turn the crank to line up the piston and THEN make the mark on the pulley? I still don't get why this is important for later.

Oh and I'm picking mine up today from UPS

Feb 19, 2004

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I still don't understand the timing thing, but oh well. So after you install the new pulley, you turn the crank to line up the piston and THEN make the mark on the pulley? I still don't get why this is important for later.

Oh and I'm picking mine up today from UPS

Lemme take a crack at explaining this. You do NOT have to set the timing with the pulley. The stock pulley has a mark on it that shows you where Top Dead Center is.

So basically all you are doing is making a new mark on your DH pulley so that tuners will know where TDC is when they tune your car or change the timing.

It would probably be best to turn the crank to TDC before you remove it. Then you can slap on your DH pulley and it will already be at TDC. Just make sure you don't move it when putting the new pulley on!!!!

Feb 19, 2004

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Just got my pulley today. Looks sweet. Thanks Fly. Your explanation makes sense. So basically you just make a mark on the new pulley so it lines up with the timing cover after turning the crank to the right spot. I got it. So tuners wound know the position.