GarageLine Prototype Pulley Review

NitrousZ34 · 04-23-2013, 11:56 AM

So I got chosen to test and give a review on the new GarageLine prototype pulley kit. The kit consists of a crank and alternator pulley, stock size, just light weight and made out of 6061 aluminum. They are anodized black for corrosion protection. I am not sure on how much they weigh exactly, I will let Jermaine from GarageLine chime in and give full details on the product, price, etc. The crank pulley does seem pretty light though! I will be installing these tomorrow and will give driving impressions as soon as I get the car back. I am familiar with light weight pulleys and I'm expecting nice solid gains from these, along with the car being able to rev up quicker. My car is a 6MT also. Here are some teaser pictures from when I first got them. I will continue my review tomorrow on how well the car drives.

The pulleys were packaged very nicely. The black anodizing looks great, and the pulleys had no damages, scratches, marks, anything.

N0SL3N · 04-23-2013, 01:39 PM

If the crank pulley is stock size, what is the need for an alternator pulley?

NitrousZ34 · 04-23-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by N0SL3N

If the crank pulley is stock size, what is the need for an alternator pulley?

I believe that the alternator pulley is also light weight. It's not going to shave a lot of weight because its so small, but anything helps

GarageLine.com · 04-24-2013, 12:28 PM

Sweet Keep me posted.

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GarageLine.com

Sweet Keep me posted.

Hey, I PM'd you a while back... What happened?

GarageLine.com · 04-24-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Hey, I PM'd you a while back... What happened?

I replied back???

NitrousZ34 · 04-24-2013, 06:58 PM

The pulleys will be finished up tomorrow! Unfortunately my stock crank bolt will not come off without removing the radiator and fan assembly. Stupid bolts

We are working on pulling that stuff off so that I can get the car back around noon tomorrow. I really wanted the car back today to test my new found power

but it looks like tomorrow will be the day. Stay tuned!

GarageLine.com · 04-24-2013, 07:13 PM

Ok, that sucks.

Nixlimited · 04-24-2013, 08:55 PM

Highly suggest you do some research on the crank pulley before installing...

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GarageLine.com

I replied back???

No reply ;-(

I'll resend the message! Thanks again guys!

SS_Firehawk · 04-24-2013, 10:53 PM

Are these strong enough to work with superchargers? Had to remove my NST's and I loved them.

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Are these strong enough to work with superchargers? Had to remove my NST's and I loved them.

It's not worth the risk, or the gains. THAT's why they have you take it off

SS_Firehawk · 04-24-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

It's not worth the risk, or the gains. THAT's why they have you take it off

It is underdriven and underdrives the SC. Adding a supercharger helps absorb resonant frequencies. I'm just wondering if it was designed strong enough to support the additional torque from the SC's. Watching a couple sub par pulleys fail (spokes failed), I would def side with the conservative route. This is def a hot topic with divided sides.

GarageLine.com · 04-25-2013, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Are these strong enough to work with superchargers? Had to remove my NST's and I loved them.

I personally wouldn't install a different pulley on a SC car. A lighter crank pulley when you have an additional item 1 or 2 being driven by the crank pulley doesn't really make sense. If underdriven it will make supercharger spin slower making less power and if same as stock diameter you probably won't notice it at all.

DEpointfive0 · 04-25-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GarageLine.com

I personally wouldn't install a different pulley on a SC car. A lighter crank pulley when you have an additional item 1 or 2 being driven by the crank pulley doesn't really make sense. If underdriven it will make supercharger spin slower making less power and if same as stock diameter you probably won't notice it at all.

Exactly what I was saying. The risk isn't worth the gain.
And while lets say T-6061 aluminum ("aircraft grade aluminum" usually used in these sort of parts) is strong, it ain't that strong. Machined aluminum won't be half as strong as if it was forged.

04-23-2013, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	GarageLine Prototype Pulley Review So I got chosen to test and give a review on the new GarageLine prototype pulley kit. The kit consists of a crank and alternator pulley, stock size, just light weight and made out of 6061 aluminum. They are anodized black for corrosion protection. I am not sure on how much they weigh exactly, I will let Jermaine from GarageLine chime in and give full details on the product, price, etc. The crank pulley does seem pretty light though! I will be installing these tomorrow and will give driving impressions as soon as I get the car back. I am familiar with light weight pulleys and I'm expecting nice solid gains from these, along with the car being able to rev up quicker. My car is a 6MT also. Here are some teaser pictures from when I first got them. I will continue my review tomorrow on how well the car drives. The pulleys were packaged very nicely. The black anodizing looks great, and the pulleys had no damages, scratches, marks, anything.

04-23-2013, 01:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	If the crank pulley is stock size, what is the need for an alternator pulley? __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

04-24-2013, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
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04-24-2013, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
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04-24-2013, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 26	Highly suggest you do some research on the crank pulley before installing... elperuano and Sway like this. __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

04-24-2013, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	The pulleys will be finished up tomorrow! Unfortunately my stock crank bolt will not come off without removing the radiator and fan assembly. Stupid bolts We are working on pulling that stuff off so that I can get the car back around noon tomorrow. I really wanted the car back today to test my new found power but it looks like tomorrow will be the day. Stay tuned!

04-24-2013, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Are these strong enough to work with superchargers? Had to remove my NST's and I loved them. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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