NST (NonStopTuning) 370Z VQ37HR Pulley Kit Review w/ Dyno Charts

GZ3 · 02-25-2011, 12:00 PM

KENDRA!

birdmanx1 · 02-25-2011, 02:48 PM

Excellent & Speedy transaction right on time for scheduled install. All, due to a situation with belt shortage, I was getting worried that I wouldn't get my pulley kit and belt on time for my appointment tomorrow.

Mike was very professional, reassuring and was able to overnight my items right on time for install tomorrow.

He even added soem m&m chocolate in the package

Install review to come...A++ sponsor and will definitely do business with again.

Nissan 370Z Forum - birdmanx1's Album: NST Pulley Kit + Belt

NonStopTuning · 02-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Excellent & Speedy transaction right on time for scheduled install. All, due to a situation with belt shortage, I was getting worried that I wouldn't get my pulley kit and belt on time for my appointment tomorrow.

Mike was very professional, reassuring and was able to overnight my items right on time for install tomorrow.

He even added soem m&m chocolate in the package

Install review to come...A++ sponsor and will definitely do business with again.

Nissan 370Z Forum - birdmanx1's Album: NST Pulley Kit + Belt

Awesome pics! Thanks man

NonStopTuning · 02-25-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockStarKick

So whats the method you used to remove the factory pulleys ?

i.e; air tools or hand tools ? what all needs to be removed in order to access
the pulleys ?

Air tools are a definite must.

darrinps · 02-26-2011, 01:28 PM

I am here at a garage. They have been working on this thing for an hour now and haven't even gotten the old pulley off. Said they were going to need to remove something (think he said alternator but he is Japanese and has a strong accent so I could be wrong).

How did you guys get this thing on? Did you go through the wheel well?

They are going from underneath.

darrinps · 02-26-2011, 01:40 PM

Well they have it off but the new one will not go on. The key slot is too small. Going to have to widen it. Ugh.

JB-370z · 02-27-2011, 11:26 AM

These guys rock. They came out to the Baker Tuning meet in Houston the other weekend. These are for sure top notch parts! Bet there would be some nice gains with my TT

daisuke149 · 02-27-2011, 11:40 AM

Finnally got around to installing mine yesterday. Old pulleys came off smooth and new one went in smooth.

Weights:

Oem crank 4.75lb
Nst crank 1.25lb (thats with the powdercoat!!)

Oem alternator .45lb
Nst alternator .2lb (with the powdercoat )

So yes my pulleys are powdercoated pearl white. Why? Cus im a crazy a$$.

Did not dyno. But feels different in a good way. Maybe its mental but it def felt peppier on initial surging.

darrinps · 02-27-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

Finnally got around to installing mine yesterday. Old pulleys came off smooth and new one went in smooth.

Weights:

Oem crank 4.75lb
Nst crank 1.25lb (thats with the powdercoat!!)

Oem alternator .45lb
Nst alternator .2lb (with the powdercoat )

So yes my pulleys are powdercoated pearl white. Why? Cus im a crazy a$$.

Did not dyno. But feels different in a good way. Maybe its mental but it def felt peppier on initial surging.

Curious. Did you do the work or did you have someone do it for you?

How long did it take?

My crank pulley required quite a bit of finish to get it to fit.

daisuke149 · 02-27-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrinps

Curious. Did you do the work or did you have someone do it for you?

How long did it take?

My crank pulley required quite a bit of finish to get it to fit.

wasnt able to simply push the crank in but you can start it in. then just put in the crank bolt and turned the wrench and it pushed it in without trouble.

NonStopTuning · 02-28-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

wasnt able to simply push the crank in but you can start it in. then just put in the crank bolt and turned the wrench and it pushed it in without trouble.

+1. The NST pulleys are made to be a tighter fit than stock. Making sure that the pulley is lined up STRAIGHT and using the crank bolt to walk it on the rest of the way usually works. A light bit of sanding also helps in certain rare cases.

Good luck and have fun with all your projects!

NonStopTuning · 02-28-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z

These guys rock. They came out to the Baker Tuning meet in Houston the other weekend. These are for sure top notch parts! Bet there would be some nice gains with my TT

The Baker day was fun!

Check out the short video... GTM Nissan Car Meet on Vimeo

See you next time!

birdmanx1 · 03-15-2011, 09:31 AM

The thread appears to have cooled off a bit, so this might be a good time for an initial review of the NST pulleys post install.

Installation: I had the install done at Hills Garage (highly recommended shop) in Baltimore by Frank (Nissan Master Technician) and Suzanne; the install went as smooth as baby skin. I was worried about fitment, sanding issues or having to take the alternator out but luckily none of that happened. Install took a little over an hour and the car was ready to be picked up.

Parts: I went for the kit with the 2 pulleys and belt stock grayish finish, the parts looked great and very clean plus Mike@NST did provide a fantastic customer service along the way, kudos to you Mike.

Driving Review: The pulley kit is a great replacement for the vehicle so far, Triple nailed it when he stated something in his review about the car feeling smoother and having a better flow overall. Now compared to the stock pulleys, the NST pulley give a much better throttle and once again smoothness while switching gears and cruising. It may be just me but I feel like there is a power gain from the 3rd gear and above.

Overall, would I recommend the pulley kit so far based on the initial miles... absolutely yes. Will keep all posted on kit experience as mileage goes up.

jona1986129 · 03-17-2011, 10:13 PM

I am confused, so if I want to buy this mod off your website, do I just need to buy the set of 2 or do I need to buy a belt as well. If so, is the belt shown on the same page with the pulley the one that I need to have the set of 2 installed? I own a 370z

Once I pay for it how soon would you guys post them?

Please let me know so I can get this asap thanks

jona1986129 · 03-20-2011, 07:12 PM

bought and paid for them on Thursday but no email received yet. I thought u guys have them in stock?

02-25-2011, 12:00 PM	#331 (permalink)
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02-25-2011, 02:48 PM	#332 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	Excellent & Speedy transaction right on time for scheduled install. All, due to a situation with belt shortage, I was getting worried that I wouldn't get my pulley kit and belt on time for my appointment tomorrow. Mike was very professional, reassuring and was able to overnight my items right on time for install tomorrow. He even added soem m&m chocolate in the package Install review to come...A++ sponsor and will definitely do business with again. Nissan 370Z Forum - birdmanx1's Album: NST Pulley Kit + Belt __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble

02-27-2011, 11:26 AM	#337 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	These guys rock. They came out to the Baker Tuning meet in Houston the other weekend. These are for sure top notch parts! Bet there would be some nice gains with my TT __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

03-15-2011, 09:31 AM	#343 (permalink)
birdmanx1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 95 Posts: 3,175 Drives: 370z Nismo Rep Power: 24	The thread appears to have cooled off a bit, so this might be a good time for an initial review of the NST pulleys post install. *Installation:* I had the install done at Hills Garage (highly recommended shop) in Baltimore by Frank (Nissan Master Technician) and Suzanne; the install went as smooth as baby skin. I was worried about fitment, sanding issues or having to take the alternator out but luckily none of that happened. Install took a little over an hour and the car was ready to be picked up. *Parts:* I went for the kit with the 2 pulleys and belt stock grayish finish, the parts looked great and very clean plus Mike@NST did provide a fantastic customer service along the way, kudos to you Mike. *Driving Review:* The pulley kit is a great replacement for the vehicle so far, Triple nailed it when he stated something in his review about the car feeling smoother and having a better flow overall. Now compared to the stock pulleys, the NST pulley give a much better throttle and once again smoothness while switching gears and cruising. It may be just me but I feel like there is a power gain from the 3rd gear and above. Overall, would I recommend the pulley kit so far based on the initial miles... absolutely yes. Will keep all posted on kit experience as mileage goes up. __________________ 370Z NISMO #0462 \| ClearBra \| 3M tint \| Head/Taillights \| Dynamat \| Black Roof \| Tommy Kaira HB \| CF Parts \| Berk HFCs \| FI SS \| NST Pulleys \| Takeda aFe \| K&N \| H&R Spacers \| Swift Spec R \| SPC F&R \| Zuperman M370 Nismo Vid \| Nismo Journal \| Nismo Rumble Last edited by birdmanx1; 03-15-2011 at 11:43 AM.

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02-26-2011, 01:28 PM	#335 (permalink)
darrinps Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 2016 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I am here at a garage. They have been working on this thing for an hour now and haven't even gotten the old pulley off. Said they were going to need to remove something (think he said alternator but he is Japanese and has a strong accent so I could be wrong). How did you guys get this thing on? Did you go through the wheel well? They are going from underneath.

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Finnally got around to installing mine yesterday. Old pulleys came off smooth and new one went in smooth. Weights: Oem crank 4.75lb Nst crank 1.25lb (thats with the powdercoat!!) Oem alternator .45lb Nst alternator .2lb (with the powdercoat ) So yes my pulleys are powdercoated pearl white. Why? Cus im a crazy a$$. Did not dyno. But feels different in a good way. Maybe its mental but it def felt peppier on initial surging.

03-17-2011, 10:13 PM	#344 (permalink)
jona1986129 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 9 Drives: 370z yellow Rep Power: 15	I am confused, so if I want to buy this mod off your website, do I just need to buy the set of 2 or do I need to buy a belt as well. If so, is the belt shown on the same page with the pulley the one that I need to have the set of 2 installed? I own a 370z Once I pay for it how soon would you guys post them? Please let me know so I can get this asap thanks

03-20-2011, 07:12 PM	#345 (permalink)
jona1986129 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 9 Drives: 370z yellow Rep Power: 15	bought and paid for them on Thursday but no email received yet. I thought u guys have them in stock?