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Old Sep 15, 2024 | 02:25 PM
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Hi all,
I am wanting to install an upgraded supercharger pulley on my 2001 XKR. There are so many to choose from, anywhere from 6% to 12% boost. Some need machining some don't...what pulleys have you all purchased and what are the best brands? I don't want belt slippage, just a quality pulley. Machining not a problem.

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Old Sep 15, 2024 | 03:15 PM
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I only ever did one for a customer and he got the larger crankshaft/damper pulley.(got it from the U.K.)

It did 'pull' very hard at low RPM. Did not try highway speeds, just a quick test drive.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2024 | 03:35 PM
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I would prefer to upgrade the lower pulley, but I cannot figure out how to remove the crank pulley...and then re-torque it to the 300-something ft lbs it needs to be at.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 05:22 PM
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Stainless steel pulleys are much better than alu pulleys regarding belt slippage.
I bought my lower bigger pulley at Powerhouse.uk.
They have +6% and +10% upper pulleys, and +18% lower pulleys for sale at their webpage.
 
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