I got around $180 (it is my birthday ) so im thinking about pulley from custommaxima but i want some opinions from the guys that they have it... any problem with a/c? how about the warranty? I think just void the pulley warranty like my exhaust system... thanks...

 

get the UDP from the Definitive or something like that.... it's cheaper then Unorthdox UPD. I don't have any problem with A/C at all...

as for the warranty it's all depends on the dealer....

 

get the pulley in black, and the dealer wont even know. although on the 02-03s, i keep hearing conflicting info..they work, they dont.

 

Personally UDP helped me out...... i have much better response and i got my best 1/4 time with it... so i'm a beliver in UDP for my car...

 

i felt a gain!!

 

Here is the biggest most important piece of advice I can possibly offer you about your car... Stay away from that Awful company! Get your Pulley from SouthWest Autoworks.
http://store.yahoo.com/southwestauto...ismaxunra.html

 

Don't mean to steal the thread but I was just wondring what kind of rims are those on that white max.

 

and if you're worried about the a/c get an OEM sized pulley that's lightened

 

sorry...pulley newbie here

does a pulley change your gears? to improve acceleration? and what does the ac have to do with it? Thanks in advance

 

I know that Southwestautoworks is a good company... but custommaxima has a better price and their store are located in CT so i can go in their store any time...

 

yes, but says unorthodox racing on it...

 

Enkei DM5 in Anthracite w/a macined lip.

 

The pulley works because it is lighter than your stock pulley. Less horse power to turn the pulley means more get up and go for your car. The pulley also under drives your accessories like your a/c, which means that the pulley is driving them at a slower rate than stock does. According to pretty much everyone who has one, they have noticed an increase in power w/o any affect in the daily driveability of the cars other accessories.

 

Ya as long as you don't have lot's of aftermarket stero stuff on it UDP will be fine....

and i forgot to mention...

NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM RVM.... ESPECIALLY THE UDP!!! just check out the sticky about the RVM UDP....

 

What do these things cost & what does the install typically cost? I would imagine you would need a new belt also. I'm also a newbie to this. Thanx.

S.L.

02 SE 6spd

 

There are TWO different types of pullies... one is just lightened and one is smaller and lighter. From reading around here, the OEM sized lightened one is less trouble.

 

I say defeintly get the Unorthodox UDP. I noticed a pretty good increase in power down in the lower rpm's. It will especially help if you get or already have an intake and exhaust. So yes it's worth it.

 

Very helpful ... this would be my next mod after the Y-pipe ...

 

who makes just the lighten crank pully that is same size for 2k2?

 

crap, I knew someone would ask... sorry, don't remember

but give this thread a day or two and someone will post it

 

2k2wanabe: I think Definitive (JBL-something) makes that one too...

I think a pulley is worth doing, but there are many other performance mods for around the same price, that will give you more gains...I'm not sure what mods you have, but the pulley shouldn't be too high up on the to-do list...

 

I got almost everything on my car... BUT no $180 anymore... i got only $70... da*n money... i think im gonna buy a front strut bar from custommaxima... I really want a UDP but not yet... i checked on their site and says 9HP and 11TQ... thats a nice number... I got warning on my birthday too... 65 in 50 but the cop was good with me

 

Get the pulley if you got the money and the knowhow to install it. Makes a nice difference in 1st gear and you wont get AC lag anymore either. But the AC still works just fine, along with my subs and stuff

 

Where in CT is custommaxima???

 

in danbury...

 

Im confused- does it help the A/C lag when A/C on ? Or does it make it worse?
So basically just adds more power off of first(lets u climb up first faster)?

 

The UDP will help you at all engine speeds...

Unorthodox Racing has 2 different ones for the 2002+ Maximas, and plenty more for previous generations.

 

I just meant dont get it in a color like red or blue that stands out a lot more than a black pulley...

 

according to the custommax site the belts would have to be replaced
also(since its smaller) what kind of a place could get this installed

 

Any general automotive mechanic can replace your belt(s) for you, and most of the quick lube places do it now as well (although I wouldn't go near them with a 100 Ft. pole). Do it yourself and gain some valuable knowledge about how your engine is assembled...