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Originally Posted by NonStopTuning
Has anyone else from the NST GB had a chance to install their kit yet?
If so, feel free to post a review with us!
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Well, I tried. I got the crank and water pump pulleys on, and they're working fantastically! I'll get a video up soon.
Directions
I used this
pdf from RallySportDirect and Perrin for installing the accessory pulleys. These
install and
warning threads helped me with crank pulley installation.
Install Process
I lack an impact wrench or strap wrench for the alternator pulley bolt(24mm), so I still have the stock one on. The crank bolt (22mm) was on there really tight, and took quite a long breaker bar to get off. The water pump pulley bolts are easy enough to remove with a regular ratchet and a 10mm socket. I also accidentally removed the o-ring with the stock crank pulley, and installed my NST crank pulley before I noticed. This pulley is machined very tight, and it was a fight to get it off. I used a bit of Liquid Wrench silicone spray lube and a screwdriver as a lever to get the NST pulley off the crank spacer. with that accomplished, I replaced the stock o-ring, and all was right.
Review
The engine seems to spin up a bit more freely when blipping the throttle during a downshift. I thought I noticed a new noise, and checked the intake system, noting nothing wrong. I'll keep an eye on the pulleys for any abnormalities.