62 mm install, now having issues
62 mm install, now having issues
Hi Guys,
Had this great idea the other day while my buddy and I were hanging out in the garage. Why not install the 62 mm pulley???
Well we installed it and now I'm hearing some funny noises. He described it as a boost leak, whereas to me it sounds more like a "sucking" noise (Intake sucking air, not the other sucking noises).
Things I've noticed:
1) No major increase in performance. Probably due to the belt slipping?? looking into Tighed1 DIY Belt Wrap.
2) The sucking noise, or boost leak as my buddy described it. How well do the metal intake gaskets hold?? I did remove my intake manifold to check for a leaking intercooler and reused the factory gasket.
3) I got on the car once, right after the install. It acted like the IC pump was bad (which I know is not the case, I recently replaced it). After getting on it, it lost a lot of power, delay in throttle response, couldn't feel no boost.
I need to stop tinkering with my cars.
Thanks for the help gentleman!
Had this great idea the other day while my buddy and I were hanging out in the garage. Why not install the 62 mm pulley???
Well we installed it and now I'm hearing some funny noises. He described it as a boost leak, whereas to me it sounds more like a "sucking" noise (Intake sucking air, not the other sucking noises).
Things I've noticed:
1) No major increase in performance. Probably due to the belt slipping?? looking into Tighed1 DIY Belt Wrap.
2) The sucking noise, or boost leak as my buddy described it. How well do the metal intake gaskets hold?? I did remove my intake manifold to check for a leaking intercooler and reused the factory gasket.
3) I got on the car once, right after the install. It acted like the IC pump was bad (which I know is not the case, I recently replaced it). After getting on it, it lost a lot of power, delay in throttle response, couldn't feel no boost.
I need to stop tinkering with my cars.
Thanks for the help gentleman!
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Oh, no I didn't. Anyone have a part number?
Edit: found it needs wings site.
if I buy the belt now, and buy a psk in the future, will I need to replace the belt again?
I think the answer is yes I just want to confirm.
Edit: found it needs wings site.
if I buy the belt now, and buy a psk in the future, will I need to replace the belt again?
I think the answer is yes I just want to confirm.
Last edited by 05srtsix; 11-29-2016 at 07:50 PM.
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Yes, when you order the PSK needswings is going to ask what current pulley you have on your car so he can supply you the right belt. Belt slippage means boost loss.
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Hi Guys,
Had this great idea the other day while my buddy and I were hanging out in the garage. Why not install the 62 mm pulley???
Well we installed it and now I'm hearing some funny noises. He described it as a boost leak, whereas to me it sounds more like a "sucking" noise (Intake sucking air, not the other sucking noises).
Things I've noticed:
1) No major increase in performance. Probably due to the belt slipping?? looking into Tighed1 DIY Belt Wrap.
2) The sucking noise, or boost leak as my buddy described it. How well do the metal intake gaskets hold?? I did remove my intake manifold to check for a leaking intercooler and reused the factory gasket.
3) I got on the car once, right after the install. It acted like the IC pump was bad (which I know is not the case, I recently replaced it). After getting on it, it lost a lot of power, delay in throttle response, couldn't feel no boost.
I need to stop tinkering with my cars.
Thanks for the help gentleman!
Had this great idea the other day while my buddy and I were hanging out in the garage. Why not install the 62 mm pulley???
Well we installed it and now I'm hearing some funny noises. He described it as a boost leak, whereas to me it sounds more like a "sucking" noise (Intake sucking air, not the other sucking noises).
Things I've noticed:
1) No major increase in performance. Probably due to the belt slipping?? looking into Tighed1 DIY Belt Wrap.
2) The sucking noise, or boost leak as my buddy described it. How well do the metal intake gaskets hold?? I did remove my intake manifold to check for a leaking intercooler and reused the factory gasket.
3) I got on the car once, right after the install. It acted like the IC pump was bad (which I know is not the case, I recently replaced it). After getting on it, it lost a lot of power, delay in throttle response, couldn't feel no boost.
I need to stop tinkering with my cars.
Thanks for the help gentleman!
You will need a belt rap kit. Latemodel21 or Needswings.
Metal gaskets can break down over time. Try new gaskets with some copper spray. Torque to 7ftlbs I go 8, but 7 recommended.
Last edited by oledoc2u; 12-02-2016 at 09:11 PM.
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Did you upgrade your fuel pump and tune for it? It may starve for fuel on the top of the rpm band. Which means the car will die out.
You will need a belt rap kit. Latemodel21 or Needswings.
Metal gaskets can break down over time. Try new gaskets with some copper spray. Torque to 7ftlbs I go 8, but 7 recommended.
You will need a belt rap kit. Latemodel21 or Needswings.
Metal gaskets can break down over time. Try new gaskets with some copper spray. Torque to 7ftlbs I go 8, but 7 recommended.
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Olddoc2u - I did not upgrade the fuel pump, I know I run out of fuel on the top of the rpm band. I never got it on that much, but I do have an sl55 fuel pump and NW fuel filter. Would the DIY Belt wrap work or is the LM21/NW a must??
So far I need a belt wrap kit and new manifold gaskets with copper spray.
Thanks guys!
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Thanks bud!! Awesome DIY!!
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
Forgot about DJ's kit...I might still have his. I went to needswings when I put the 62 mm on.... Any of the 3 work well.... DJ's is a lot cheaper...lol.
Re: 62 mm install, now having issues
LM21's kit will give the most belt wrap and look the best, along with costing the most. I can't get behind the NW PSK because it removes a pulley completely and generally means a different size belt. We run a DIY BWK on the black roadster with no issues. The LM21 BWK has held up to 50+ runs at the track with no issues to speak of either.