3.4 " Pulley Installed....

Yup that about sums up my response when I hit the gas. I cant believe about 30 minutes of work would yeild that much power. This mod is incredible if you have not done it yet...WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!

Now whats next? The car seems to perform fine no knock or anything to be concerned about. (I experienced a loss in fuel mileage but I just cant keep my foot out of the gas....its too much fun.)

Tomorrow night will be the first time at the drag strip since the pulley swap. My best previous run has been 14.6. Ill deffinately keep everyone updated on how my runs go.

Congrats on the pulley! You've got a bit more torque now, which should give a better 1/4 mile, but makes launching the car a bit more challenging.

Just curious, when you say "no knock", are you saying your scans show zero KR at all times, or is this just your opinion?

congratulations. Definitely the best bang for the buck mod.

0 - KR on the scanner.

Im sure its just the cool weather. But Im sure it wont get that bad in the summer months. Would my low altitude also contribute to low KR?

Low altitude makes KR go up, so you're doing well if it's zero. Did you scan at WOT up to 100 mph or so? Was your engine up to operating temp?

I'd say a 3.3" would be a good next step...

Haha 100 mph here? Jacksonville PD is everywhere. I took a hard launch up to 65.

Try this: rolling at 45, drop the hammer. See if any thing shows up. I usually don't see any knock in 1st. It's not till the mid/top of 2nd (80+ mph... 5000+RPM) that I get KR. You gotta worry about that stuff when you're going to the track. Take the scanner with you if you can.

Do you remember your coolant temps? KR doesn't register until 158ºF and above.

If it turns out you've got zero KR, that's awesome, man. You appear to have a real freak on your hands... Might be time to step down to 3.3"!!!

The car was running at operating temperature (180-190) Ill see if I can rent the scanner over night. How much KR are you running with your setup?

Under 0-2º KR with 3.4" pulley, under 3-5º with 3.2". I'm working on that though. Hope to tune it out real soon.

It seems you may be in the clear. You'll do well at the track if that's the case. If you can rent the scanner, try and see what your MAP, LTFT, and O2 values are doing.

Will do I have the day off tomorrow and street legal night is tomorrow night.

Cant wait to see what she runs.

98riv65lark wrote:

Yup that about sums up my response when I hit the gas. I cant believe about 30 minutes of work would yeild that much power. This mod is incredible if you have not done it yet...WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!

Now whats next? The car seems to perform fine no knock or anything to be concerned about. (I experienced a loss in fuel mileage but I just cant keep my foot out of the gas....its too much fun.)

Tomorrow night will be the first time at the drag strip since the pulley swap. My best previous run has been 14.6. Ill deffinately keep everyone updated on how my runs go.

ok this will definately be my next thing. please tell me why this puller is special and where i can get it

Check FAQ on pulley puller. It takes around 6 tons of force while regular pullers have about 3.

Its just as hard explaining to people that the s/c needs a special puller as it is to explain why s/c rivieras need premium fuel only. Don't think you are the first to be skeptical of a 100 dollar puller. You will only end up messing your s/c up.

Sorry for the semi rant but it makes me mad how stubborn people can be on these subjects.

Puller can be bought at ZZP online store.

98riv65lark wrote:

The car was running at operating temperature (180-190) Ill see if I can rent the scanner over night. How much KR are you running with your setup?

kwik question WHERE HAVE u rented or used a scanner and what kind is it??

I didnt take notice of the brand of the scanner. Next time Im at the auto hobby shop here on base Ill look for it. Its a pretty nifty tool.

If it says "TECH II" on it, and they let you borrow, can you send it to me for a few days?

HAH I wish. Its not a TECH II. I know what they look like I used to work at a few pontiac dealerships.

98riv65lark wrote:

HAH I wish. Its not a TECH II. I know what they look like I used to work at a few pontiac dealerships.

so this isnt that AUTOZONE scanner that does OBDII stuff or what is it

TECH II is the God of scanners. It does just about everything.

I went to the Pontiac Buick dealership and the guy with the tech 2 was never able to adjust the magnasteer setting. Apparently you can though.

can't i just plug my gameboy into it and turn up the HP setting or something

turtleman wrote:

can't i just plug my gameboy into it and turn up the HP setting or something

Close...I would do what Jack Bauer would do, plug your phone in and yell. "cloe give me some HP!!" Works every time, except when those damn ruskies jam the signal.