thanks for the update =] i have to find my old pulley..miss placed it at my dads shop =/

 

any news about the new pully

 

Yes! I received the new pulley and it matches perfectly. 100%. Unfortunately, it won't go on till next week since the max is under the knife right now. I'll keep you guys updated.

 

Jim, now get Joe to send you our second pulley so I can get my 11 PSI back.

 

nice....so..how will this exchange work??? i still cant find my stock pulley =/

 

I've spoken with Joe at UR and here's how the exchange will work.

1. You need to have your original receipt clearly showing you bought a UR Ultra SC pulley at some point in time. If you don't have it, you’ll have to explain why to Joe.
2. Call Joe at UR (631) 586-9525 extension 12, and explain who you are and express that you would like to exchange your UR Ultra SC pulley for the "new and improved" (actual size) pulley.
3. Obtain a Return Authorization number from Joe. (Write this on the box you ship your stuff to him in)
4. Mail your old UR Ultra SC pulley, along with a copy of your receipt (if you have it), and a brief note reiterating the situation.

As a precaution, I would insure your package for $200 just in case.

Turn around time is 2 days.

Mail the items in step 4 to:
Unorthodox Racing, Inc.
11 Brandywine Drive
Deer Park, NY 11729
Attention: Joe

Let me know how it goes for you guys. Good luck!!

 

Jeez, it's about time you got to the bottom of this Jim and found a resolution to the problem for everyone. I did the dificult part of being the thread starter! All you did is what? - a little research, a few phone calls, acted as the test subject, kept people updated.... eh, that's all cake-walk compared to starting a thread and waiting.

 

have you ran your car toooo see if that solved the problem????

 

cool thanks for the info wizard! i dont even have the receipt anymore =/

 

Well, I hope you don't let that stop you. Give Joe at UR a call anyway.

 

will do. thanks. you feel any difference with the new pulley?

 

Well, Jim and I finally got around to taking off my smaller-than-stock-diameter UR pulley (Ultra SC) and, since I didn't want the car sitting for the week or two it will take to get the replacement pulley from UR Joe, we put back on my stock crank pulley. Sure enough, my power and boost came back. I am right back to my 10/11 (occasional 12) PSI. As mentioned previously, the wrong diameter pulley robbed me of 2 PSI. I mailed my wrong Ultra SC to Joe last week. We'll see how long the turn around is...

Thanks again James for doing all the phone work and setting up the exchange program.

The thing that is still really getting me is that these things have been for sale for several years now. Why are Jim and I the first and only ones to notice A.) The diameter of the Ultra SC is measurably smaller than stock, B.) There is a loss of noticeable power on the 'butt dyno' and C.) There is a measurable +/- 2PSI of boost loss? I don't get it.

 

Well, Ptatohed will be getting his new pulley today or tomorrow, shipped last Friday. That makes two of us now who have done the exchange. Anyone else gonna cash in?

 

i got mine 2 week a go and just put it in on monday and it work it was the right size so thank james for make this happen

 

Sweet. That makes 3 of us so far. Did your boost increase? How does it feel?

 

mine is still on my car...i cant even open up my hood now....LOL..loose cable looks like...and i have a cf hood....what to do? =/

 

Mine arrived yesterday (Friday 04-20) but I wasn't home to sign for it. It will be re-delivered on Monday......... when, again, I won't be home to sign for it.

 

It turns out that mine is smaller also. I was wrong.
I have made several calls to him and he has not called me back. I don't have the receipt, so I am trying to call as instructed.
Any ideas?

 

I found that he's the easiest to get in the mornings. Otherwise, keep trying. You'll get him.

 

I got thru. Sending the pulley today.

 

Can't get the pulley off the car!
OK, just to make sure. Normal threads, right?!?! not reverse threads.

How do you break the bolt loose?

Here is what I have done so far.
3-different 1/2 impacts (2 Snap-on & 1 Mac)
1-3 foot 1/2 breaker bar
1-5 ft 1/2 breaker bar

I think I am going to try and rent a 3/4 inch drive impact, but I am scared that I might break the bolt at this point.

Any ideas will be great, I am running out of ideas.

 

Torch and pb blaster maybe?

~Alex

 

Impact wrenches wouldn't cut it for me either. Josh and I had to resort to this method for his car (auto):

We used a quality breaker bar with an impact wrench socket and placed it on the crank pulley, making sure the end of breaker bar is facing towards the front of the car and approximately 6" from the ground. We then placed a block of wood on the garage floor where we anticipated the breaker bar would strike once the car is turned on. Also, make sure the breaker bar is perpendicular to the pulley. Josh then turned the car on for split second as I watched the crank pulley from a safe distance. Baam! The crank pulley bolt is now loose. Also, keep in mind that your battery must be very strong. We learned that a tiny Odyssey PC680 battery wouldn't cut it, so we had to hook up the car to a electric jump starter and put it on the "start car mode" to get some extra 'juice'. We've taken the pulley on and off now about 3 times now and this method works like a charm.

For my car (5spd) we were able to do a much easier method. I placed the car in 5th gear and pushed hard on the brake. Josh then was able to break the tension of the crank pulley using a long breaker bar and impact wrench socket.

Don't use an adapter between the breaker bar and the socket, it's guranteed to bust. Get a impact wrench socket which fits your breaker bar. Josh and I twisted and snapped two of them before we learned our lesson.

Good luck.

 

Thanks. I thought of that, but was not sure if it would work. I let you know.

 

Weeellllll. Tried the breaker bar & starter trick. (snap-on impact socket with a 30" 1/2 Snap-on breaker bar) and it did not work.

Then I rented a 1".. yes 1 inch impact with a 3/4 drive reducer and broke the cheap socked. I am thinking of buying a good 3/4 drive 3/4 inch socket, but worried that I might break the bolt off in the crank shaft.

I might have to live with the smaller crank pulley.

Also, if I go smaller on the SC. That pulley thread is reverse thread, right?

 

Damn. Sorry to hear you can't get that bastard loose. PB Blaster it to death every few hours for a day. Also, when you reinstall it, use oil on the bolt. I believe UR recommends anti-sieze, but I followed the directions in my 99 FSM which mentions the oil.

Who installed the UR crank pulley? Overtightened possibly?

Both the crank pulley and SC pulley are normal and NOT reverse threaded.

 

When I pulled off the crank pulley I did just as the wizard did. Used a long breaker bar with an impact socket. Place it on nut and held it onto the nut with my foot. The other end of the breaker bar was resting against the floor. Have someone crank a little (WITHOUT STARTING THE CAR). And it should just snap loose. :shrug:. You keep breaking tools? Is that the problem? By the way a craftsman 3/4 drive breaker bar was like $40. It has this weird shape with a sliding drive (blah), Good luck finding the socket for it though. The 3/4 rachet is like 90 bucks.

 

I finally won.

Here is what it took.

1" 1800 lb impact with a 1 in to 3/4 in reducer. A 3/4 socket.
Then we sprayed the aluminum pully with an entire can of Freon. then hit it with the impaact for about 3 min streight and the bold finally came loose.
I ship it tomorrow.