Quick review of NST Pullies for 370Z with dyno

370Z JT · 01-12-2012, 12:31 AM

Went to Specialty Z today and had Seb install the NST pulley set. Was interested to see if pullies made a difference at all. The NST thread had dynos, but for a 350Z.

Bought the NST pulley set for a very good price through a vendor WESELLCARPARTS, and pullies were shipped directly by NST in Texas. I was ticked that the pullies came scratched up and the crank pulley even had a small chip. Talked to Seb@SZ and Mike@NST, and both said it will not affect the Z. So whatever, I went through with the install.

There was a blip at 6.5K RPM which gave a false reading of TRQ, so please disregard the Peak Torque number (blue line).

Solid gains were made from 4.2K RPM, all the way to redline. AVG gains were about 6 whp/6wtq. At 6.2K RPM, and 7.1K RPM, gains were about 10whp/10wtq. Peak gain of +6 WHP and about +1 WTRQ.

Car seems to rev up easier. Besides that, can't really feel the small bump in power. I will see if my MPG imroves at all. All in all, for the money spent ($400 installed), not too bad.

anthonyy · 01-12-2012, 12:45 AM

I'd be pissed if it was scratched up and chipped too

370Z JT · 01-14-2012, 10:13 PM

Here are some NST VS OEM Nissan Weight comparisons to consider.

OEM: 5 lb 2 oz
NST: 1 lb 5 oz

Difference of: 3 lb 13 oz or 61 oz total

370ZilverZ · 01-14-2012, 10:50 PM

Did you notice that your serpentine belt was loose after the pulley install? My belt tensioner is fully relaxed and I seem to have about 1/2" flex in the belt. I don't want to start the car as I have the exhaust off awaiting new CBE. I know that NST offers a belt, but I saw no indication that a shorter belt was a necesity.

370Z JT · 01-14-2012, 11:50 PM

i bought the shorter Gates belt just in case. Im not using the OEM belt.

370ZilverZ · 01-15-2012, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

i bought the shorter Gates belt just in case. Im not using the OEM belt.

What size belt did you get? I'll go get one and install it before my CBE gets in.

370ZilverZ · 01-16-2012, 09:49 PM

Today I picked up the shorter Gates belt to go with the NST Pulley installation.

I used a 3/8" drive breaker bar and fit a deep well socket over the handle then add a long extension to give more leverage when releasing the tension. Once I get it pulled over center, I add another extention that I wedged against the floor to hold it in the released position.

Now that the tension on the belt is relieved and my hands are both free, I then remove the coolant catch container under the hood so that I have complete access to the belt to remove.

Using the chart shown in a thread above, I routed in the new belt and released the tensioner. With the shorter belt, the tensioner is now putting correct tension on the belt.

Next I reinstalled the coolant catch canister, connected the battery and relearned the power windows.

Now I wait for my CBE, install it and listen to the music play through the pipes and let my butt dyno feel the fruits of my labors.

01-12-2012, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 379	Quick review of NST Pullies for 370Z with dyno Went to Specialty Z today and had Seb install the NST pulley set. Was interested to see if pullies made a difference at all. The NST thread had dynos, but for a 350Z. Bought the NST pulley set for a very good price through a vendor WESELLCARPARTS, and pullies were shipped directly by NST in Texas. I was ticked that the pullies came scratched up and the crank pulley even had a small chip. Talked to Seb@SZ and Mike@NST, and both said it will not affect the Z. So whatever, I went through with the install. There was a blip at 6.5K RPM which gave a false reading of TRQ, so please disregard the Peak Torque number (blue line). Solid gains were made from 4.2K RPM, all the way to redline. AVG gains were about 6 whp/6wtq. At 6.2K RPM, and 7.1K RPM, gains were about 10whp/10wtq. Peak gain of +6 WHP and about +1 WTRQ. Car seems to rev up easier. Besides that, can't really feel the small bump in power. I will see if my MPG imroves at all. All in all, for the money spent ($400 installed), not too bad. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

01-14-2012, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 379	Here are some NST VS OEM Nissan Weight comparisons to consider. OEM: 5 lb 2 oz NST: 1 lb 5 oz Difference of: 3 lb 13 oz or 61 oz total __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

01-14-2012, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Did you notice that your serpentine belt was loose after the pulley install? My belt tensioner is fully relaxed and I seem to have about 1/2" flex in the belt. I don't want to start the car as I have the exhaust off awaiting new CBE. I know that NST offers a belt, but I saw no indication that a shorter belt was a necesity. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

01-14-2012, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 379	i bought the shorter Gates belt just in case. Im not using the OEM belt. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

01-16-2012, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Today I picked up the shorter Gates belt to go with the NST Pulley installation. I used a 3/8" drive breaker bar and fit a deep well socket over the handle then add a long extension to give more leverage when releasing the tension. Once I get it pulled over center, I add another extention that I wedged against the floor to hold it in the released position. Now that the tension on the belt is relieved and my hands are both free, I then remove the coolant catch container under the hood so that I have complete access to the belt to remove. Using the chart shown in a thread above, I routed in the new belt and released the tensioner. With the shorter belt, the tensioner is now putting correct tension on the belt. Next I reinstalled the coolant catch canister, connected the battery and relearned the power windows. Now I wait for my CBE, install it and listen to the music play through the pipes and let my butt dyno feel the fruits of my labors. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

01-12-2012, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	I'd be pissed if it was scratched up and chipped too

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