Are AEM Pullies really worth it? - Honda Prelude Forum

LudedudeSi · 09-10-2002, 07:44 PM

There has been to much mixed discussion in the past about these things and i still dunno if i want them. whatcha think????

SLICK96 · 09-10-2002, 08:05 PM

Have you done a detailed search on this here? Although you don't get a helluva lot of hp gains, most people would agree that there is a SMALL gain earned from installation of the pullies. If anything, it'll give your car a smoother feel at idle (car is a bit quieter, as well). I'd go for the pullies after you've done all of the other bolt-ons, but that's your call. I think the biggest gains from pullies can be realized by installing a crank pulley, but crank pullies have been known to destroy engines, as aftermarket crank pullies get rid of the harmonic balancer, I believe.

J

RedSiVtec · 09-10-2002, 08:17 PM

I've had my AEM pullies for about a year now and when I first installed'em I noticed a very small difference but at the time I only had an intake. I dont know if it matters what mods you have prior to the installation. Theres a lil difference in power to your accessories also, like the headlights are a lil dimmer and brighten as you press the accelerator. As far as an aftermarket stereo system, that I dont think is the gr8est idea with the pullies since your using less power on your accessories but thats just an assumption so dont take my word for it.

brendon2k · 09-10-2002, 09:13 PM

Dr J dyno tested these and I think he said he got somewhere between 4-6 in hp gains across most of the powerband.

RedSiVtec · 09-10-2002, 09:36 PM

dam well in that case about $120 for 4-6hp is worth it.

MNludeDVR · 09-10-2002, 10:21 PM

i also have the pulleys and haven't had any problems with them....not to mention they look good!

LudedudeSi · 09-10-2002, 10:50 PM

hmmm. im leaning towards the pullies. anymore input??

slp mode · 09-10-2002, 11:00 PM

what about your A/C does that still work as good?

PreludeNYC · 09-10-2002, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by RedSiVtec
dam well in that case about $120 for 4-6hp is worth it.

wow, I just bought a Whisper Carbon Fiber Lid, cost me $120 I got about 15 hp gain... hahah I love v8's

I miss my Prelude tho

Jose

red92si · 09-10-2002, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by slp mode
what about your A/C does that still work as good?

The AC pulley is not changed. The stock AC pulley is clutch design so that when AC is off the pulley is under no load so it spins freely. Only when the AC is on is there a load on that pulley, which will in turn rob horsepower.

wutangben · 09-11-2002, 12:50 AM

ive seen a dyno of a guy who got 7 or 9 (cant remember) hp gain throughout vtec (no gain before vtec) from JUST the aem pulleys. (on a 5th gen lude) i have them and frankly i dont care for them.

peace

SLICK96 · 09-11-2002, 10:56 AM

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Originally posted by PreludeNYC

wow, I just bought a Whisper Carbon Fiber Lid, cost me $120 I got about 15 hp gain... hahah I love v8's I miss my Prelude tho

Jose

Damn you, Jose!!! Hahahahaha....just kidding.

J