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awesome post mike!

 

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Hey Mike, any way there could be an updated DIY for the Si pulley install? The most detailed DIY on this site (with text and pictures) no longer has their pictures appearing - broken link. I think I have the install under control (gonna attempt soon!), but would be nice to have the added help. Thanks!

 

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Having said all of the above, may I recommend a tool to help the DIY guys...
Crank Pulley Holding Tool for Honda and Acura

I think this may be the cheapest around...if anyone is considering getting that tool...

Amazon.com: Powerbuilt 648796 Honda Crankcase Pulley Removal Tool: Home Improvement

 

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Installed a set of the NST K20 Pulleys over the weekend.

The install took some effort. We had the most difficulty with getting the alternator pulley off...took some time and muscle. The crank pulley was not too bad considering how tightly it is installed from the factory. We utilized a honda/acura crankcase holding tool (shown in this thread). I think this tool is a must and I am not sure how you would be able to get that pulley off without it. I held the crankcase holding tool while my brother loosened the crank pulley nut with a torque wrench. And the idler pulley was super easy to remove.

**Make sure if you are installing this yourself, don't misplace or lose the "key" from the crank pulley...that thing is tiny but extremely important and needs to be reinstalled.**

I have had the pulleys on for 2 days now, and I am liking them a lot. I think the best way to describe them is "smooth." I find both idling and acceleration much more smooth and crisp now. I have also noticed a minor improvement during vtec...seems to race thru vtec a little quicker (especially in lower gears). During my first drive with them on, my passenger and I noticed that the car seems to hit a little harder in 2nd gear also.

I think its important to note I had no changes to my radio or A/C.

I am very happy with the results and glad I decided to install them!

Also, thanks to Mike and his MST crew. Their customer service via AIM was extremely prompt and helpful!!!

 

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Starter trick, baybeee! I think I might have had a small static shock when I put the key in the ignition :laughing:



REMOVED torque with a torque wrench? Definite no-no! :readtherules: #1 rule (besides not using it as a hammer) is to only use a torque wrench to apply torque, not remove torque. Unless you had a torque wrench that was dialed to "release" (click) at more torque than it took to remove the bolt, you may have damaged the wrench.

Yeah, thats definitely a typo...helps to proof read. My brother was pulling with a breaker bar. We used a torque wrench to put the new crank pulley on, followed by a 90 degree turn with a regular wrench.