is it difficult to replace the pullies?

[crownvic96]

i was going to buy a full RJC pulley set. was just wondering if there were any special tools i'd need and how difficult it was. will i have to take the intercooler out to get any of the pullies on and off?

 

[NJTurbo]

Funny you should ask, I just installed mine Saturday from Jason. Just make sure you have a decent P/S puller for the P/S Pulley as not to scratch it putting it on. You will be amazed at the quality and light-weight of his pulleys

I was lucky and already had my Turbo off and all my pipes as I sent them out to be coated, so getting in there was very easy. If you do not mind working a little tight, you should not need to take intercooler off. I would however take the up-pipe off and the Maff pipe, it makes it much easier to get in there.

Here is a crappy picture, but gives you a idea of how they look. My crank pulley arrived today so I will post a decent picture when all are done.

Hope this helps

 

[NJTurbo]

1st

 

[crownvic96]

thanks for the pic! i'm getting ready to put my pte slic on so i may put those on while that is coming out of the car.

 

[jsta6]

This is definately on my to do list. Probably gonna pull the trigger the next time they go on sale.

 

[NJTurbo]

Originally posted by jsta6
This is definately on my to do list. Probably gonna pull the trigger the next time they go on sale.

Do it, I know $380.00 a tough pill to swallow for pulleys. However when you feel how light they are and how well built they are, you will be happy. I think a pack of smokes weighs more than the idler pulley. I just had to buy them all including the new alt fan and nut

I am going to do the crank pulley tonight, so I will give you guys a better picture off the entire deal

 

[Boston GN]

I was going to ask where the crank pulley was.

Definitely do the pulleys. I almost fainted when I felt how light the crank pulley was compared to stock. Not only do they perform but they look awesome too. Another killer product from RJC!!

 

[jsta6]

The weight difference is bizzare. Crank pulle goes from 8+ to 1lb.

Can you still use the intercooler fan with the RJC pulleys?

http://www.rjcracing.com/RJC_Buick_Products/RJC_Billet_Alum__Pulleys/rjc_billet_alum__pulleys.html

Pulley Weights (All of our pulleys are 100% stock dia.)

Factory Stock Crank Pulley with intercooler fan; 8+lbs.
Factory Stock Crank Pulley no intercooler fan; 6 lbs. 2 oz.
RJC Billet Aluminum Stock Style Crank Pulley no fan. 1 lb. 10 oz.
RJC Billet Aluminum Race Style Crank Pulley Razor 1 lb. 1 oz.
RJC Billet Alum. Race Style Crank Pulley Undersize 15oz.

Factory Stock Steel Water Pump Pulley 1 lb. 8 oz.
Competitors Billet Aluminum Water Pump Pulley 8 oz.
RJC Billet Aluminum Water Pump Pulley "Razor Style" 7oz.

Factory Stock Steel Power Steering Pump Pulley 1 lb. .
RJC Billet Alum. Power Steering Pulley "Razor Style" 7oz.

Factory Stock Steel Idler Pulley 10 oz.
RJC Billet Aluminum Pulley "Razor Style"with bearing 4oz.

Factory Stock Steel Alternator Pulley 7 oz.
Competitors Billet Aluminum Alternator Pulley 3 oz.
RJC Billet Aluminum Alternator Pulley "Razor Style" 2.3oz.

By going to RJC Billet Aluminum Pulleys you can loose over 9 Lbs. of reciprocating weight.
This is equivalent to removing 95 lbs. of non reciprocating weight.

 

[NJTurbo]

Okay I made this as easy as I could for you.

Here are the specialty tool needed, I have the Snap-On however any decent puller will work.

On the left is the puller used to remove the Old P/S pulley

On the right is the tool used to install the new pulley

 

[NJTurbo]

Here are pictures of the finished product, I installed the crank pulley last night. Just have to get a belt today as I replaced the under-drive pulley that was on car to Jason's race pulley.


Makes the AC compressor look ugly

 

[NJTurbo]

2ND

 

[NJTurbo]

3RD

 

[NJTurbo]

4TH

 

[NJTurbo]

Last

 

[NJTurbo]

Can you still use the intercooler fan with the RJC pulleys?

Yes it bolts right on

 

[crownvic96]

thats some happy goodness right there

 

[jsta6]

Time to get that chrome alternator...

 

[jsta6]

 

[NJTurbo]

Originally posted by jsta6
Time to get that chrome alternator...

Funny I am kicking it around, SE Turbo has them for $289.00. The problem is once you start with Chrome, it is like a drug. You cannot stop

 

[jsta6]

Originally posted by NJTurbo
Funny I am kicking it around, SE Turbo has them for $289.00. The problem is once you start with Chrome, it is like a drug. You cannot stop

True. It is a lot of fun. I wanted Mark's chrome windsheild wiper motor cover, but da*n, that is big $$$.

I got my chrome alternator from Kirban's. They told me it was the last one and they weren't selling them any more.

SE has a lot of stuff, but some of their prices seemed kind of high high.

I need to update that pic, becuase I just changed from blue to black and I added more chrome, ceramic coated headers, etc.

I need the radiaor support cover next: