Steeda Underdrive pulley install.

[Ice Cold]

I started the install around 5 and I would've finished, but it was too cold. All I have left to do is reinstall crankshaft pulley in the morning. I followed the advice of others and took the alternator to an auto parts store and had them remove the stock pulley and install the new pulley(no charge). Before I left I soaked the crankshaft bolt in PB Blaster. I tried to remove the bolt when I got home, but it wouldn't break loose. So I re-soaked it in PB Blaster, waited 20 minutes and it broke loose with the help of a 3ft. breaker bar. While I was at the auto parts store I picked up a Harmonic Balancer puller($15) and it made the job so easy. I know I'm not finished yet, but I think I have the hardest part behind me.
I've never done a pulley change before, but with tips from previous posts:SNSign: and the right tools it wasn't hard at all. If you can change a tire, you can do this mod. Also, did the Tunable Induction CAI install this morning and it wasn't the PITA that some had described it to be either.If you're thinking bout doing either install, go for it!

 

[BennyBlown2v]

Right after I installed my Steeda pulleys I was swapping in a cobra IRS and MM coilovers all around teehee!

Enjoy the pulleys, they are great for the price!

 

[Ice Cold]

Thanks, I've been bit by the mod bug. Hmmm, I think I need a new clutch now! Then, I'm going to need new tires to handle the excess spinning... And if it's biting harder I'm going to need a new rear end setup so I don't snap an axle.amnit: It's not gonna stop is it?

 

[Justin03GT]

damn, i did the install today and it took an hour total....the alt pulley pulled right off then went right on...haha and because of my "gorilla arms" according to my buddy i was able to break the crank bolt loose with a regular ratchet...and to those who say they dont help..that BS...they did exactly what i expected...helped the engine rev faster and helped the low end grunt....great mod for the $$

 

[SigmaPride]

On my 99, the crankshaft bolt was extremely hard to get off. Had to get my friend with his "gorilla arms" and he used a ~2ft long steel pipe on a ratchet, but it seemed like the car was going to come off the ramps before it broke loose. Then we go to do it on his 2000 and it comes off pretty easily. We did this multiple times on mine because the first time some oil leaked out and both times the bolt was hard to get out. Maybe we just needed a bigger breaker bar, but as far as getting that out with just a little ratchet I am impressed because I don't see it happening.

 

[BennyBlown2v]

I just used an impact on the alt I had to unbolt the coolant res to get clearence, other than that it was easy. The crank bolt was just as easy when using a 2-1/2' handled torque wrench. Oil leaking usually = no RTV in the keyway, or you didn't let it cure properly before driving it.

 

[03ghoststang]

i think they are worth it specially if you advance the timing they come alive down low and up the TQ pretty good

 

[Sable]

Does anybody have directions or a writeup on the install from begining to end?

 

[Smoken04]

Try this site to see if this helps you.. www.steeda.com/instructions/pulleys.htm

 

[mwilkes]

There's a complete how-to here:

http://www.musclecarblog.com/story-47-howto_install_steeda_underdrive_pulleys

 

[sgarlic]

Not a bad mod for a cash IMO. Sucks they gotta come off for supercharger apps though.

 

[mwilkes]

couldn't you get a smaller pulley for the supercharger to compensate for the smaller crank pulley?

 

[sgarlic]

Yes I suppose you could, but I think it might be difficult to figure out exactly what diameter blower pulley you would need to compensate. It may be like a really tiny pulley, and less pulley area could result in belt slip.. who the heck knows.

 

[mwilkes]

i imagine it would be a trial and error kind of thing, which could get expensive real quick.

There's a company, South Florida Pulley Headquarters, that makes interchangeable pulley system with a non slip pulley design, but it sounds like a lot of trouble....

Just do a turbo kit or NOS