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*Astroman* · 06-14-2007, 04:36 PM

NST, are there any plans for a group buy on the next pulley set? If there is, count me in!

curik · 06-14-2007, 06:56 PM

Yep count me in too! By the way since all the pulleys are Lite pulleys, that means everything is the same as stock size pulleys but much lighter?

*tk-421* · 06-14-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curik

Yep count me in too! By the way since all the pulleys are Lite pulleys, that means everything is the same as stock size pulleys but much lighter?

http://www.nonstoptuning.com/infoPageLite.htm

curik · 06-22-2007, 01:38 AM

Sorry if this is a basic knowledge. Is that the Water pump pulley? If it is then it must weighs a lot, and upgrading it to NST means a significant reduction?

ChinoCharles · 06-22-2007, 02:21 PM

curik,

That is the a/c compressor pulley. The water and alternator pulleys are located just above it. It certainly does weigh a lot. Other than the crank pulley that is the largest pulley on the 1NZ. If you are planning on tracking the car, the solution that would bring the highest power gain would be to outfit your engine with NST pulleys, find the proper size belt and bypass the a/c compressor altogether. For track purposes it is only leeching your power. Swapping the belt out would only take a matter of minutes, and the benefits of not running your a/c compressor when racing are very tangible. You will feel a difference.

curik · 06-22-2007, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the excellent explanations Chino! Since the A/C pulley looks massive, why doesn't NST make a replacement for it as well? I mean, it looks more parasitic than the WP or ALT pulleys together.

cali yaris · 06-22-2007, 07:38 PM

correct me if I'm wrong, but the A/C pulley is on a clutch that is directed by the ECU when to turn "on" and "off"? I think this makes it problematic to re-engineer for aftermarket use.

*Astroman* · 06-22-2007, 07:49 PM

You're not wrong, but NST has already said they are not making a A/C pulley. The pulley set will be for the alternator & water pump. Their post is on here somewhere about it.

OxyG3nE · 06-22-2007, 08:18 PM

ive not seen a lot of performance car with A/C ... lol

YarisGuy · 06-24-2007, 01:33 AM

Track only race cars do not have a/c systems at all. And like others have said, if you want to build yourself a hardcore street car you will eventually end up taking your a/c out to save a few pounds of dead weight.

I have the NST crank pulley now and I'm anxiously waiting to get the alternator and water pump pulleys later this summer. I don't think I could ever go without my a/c during the summer heat!

curik · 06-24-2007, 05:51 AM

We are going off topic slightly here, I was wondering if there are issues for making a lightweight A/C pulley that make it not possible to do. It looks like the 2nd heaviest pulley in the whole system and why doesn't NST consider making it at all?

Sabretooth · 06-24-2007, 10:11 AM

I want my A/C to blow a whole 2mph faster on max AC speeds!!!

I demand Lighweight A/C pully now!

Actually I dont see why not, it would just mean more $$ in the bank for NST!!
I would buy, but the point is not to use A/C while in High Performance use.

OgDogg · 09-03-2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I want my A/C to blow a whole 2mph faster on max AC speeds!!!

I demand Lighweight A/C pully now!

Actually I dont see why not, it would just mean more $$ in the bank for NST!!
I would buy, but the point is not to use A/C while in High Performance use.

I live in the desert and my a/c is ALWAYS on. I think if this piece were to be built, it'd motivate me to do the entire pulley set. :)

NonStopTuning · 09-03-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OgDogg

I live in the desert and my a/c is ALWAYS on. I think if this piece were to be built, it'd motivate me to do the entire pulley set. :)

Such a pulley would cost more than three times that of the crank pulley. The OEM a/c pulley has a clutch mechanism built into the pulley and unfortunately this design is very costly.

1. I would not feel comfortable asking you to fork over $350 for one single pulley which will not improve your performance.

2. I would not feel comfortable building 100 pieces when 97 of them would sit on the shelves for the next 3 years

I suggest spending your $350 on the pulleys we currently offer, and saving the other $350 for other goodies which will make your car much more enjoyable. Better yet, save it in your "what will NST build next" savings account.

curik · 06-24-2007, 11:15 AM

I agree with you Sabretooth, but sometimes we want to maximize performance with the least sacrifice in comfort. So if NST makes the A/C pulley, putting a whole pulley kit on a completely stock yaris will be a significant addition in performance and fuel economy. However there will always be trade off like increase in vibration, but this is minor and I am sure it is worth the trade off.

OxyG3nE · 06-24-2007, 01:26 PM

do a search. they allready told us why they have not planned to built a/c pulley

Black Yaris · 06-25-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I want my A/C to blow a whole 2mph faster on max AC speeds!!!

I demand Lighweight A/C pully now!

Actually I dont see why not, it would just mean more $$ in the bank for NST!!
I would buy, but the point is not to use A/C while in High Performance use.

Quote:

Originally Posted by curik

We are going off topic slightly here, I was wondering if there are issues for making a lightweight A/C pulley that make it not possible to do. It looks like the 2nd heaviest pulley in the whole system and why doesn't NST consider making it at all?

Quote:

Originally Posted by curik

I agree with you Sabretooth, but sometimes we want to maximize performance with the least sacrifice in comfort. So if NST makes the A/C pulley, putting a whole pulley kit on a completely stock yaris will be a significant addition in performance and fuel economy. However there will always be trade off like increase in vibration, but this is minor and I am sure it is worth the trade off.

If one is so concerned about shaving weight the A/C compressor would be gone, the A/C pulley it's self does not weigh much it is the cluch that has all the weight. Even if there was a lightened AC pulley you would be adding the weight right back on by reinstalling the clutch so the AC will function properly, and has anyone else here changed a compressor clutch with out breakin open the system? it does not look fun on our car... A lightened AC pulley would be a useless mod, like color matched piston rods

curik · 06-25-2007, 07:30 AM

I must be a noob at searching. Mind to provide a link oxyg3ne?

06-14-2007, 04:36 PM	#1
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06-22-2007, 07:38 PM	#7
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06-22-2007, 07:49 PM	#8
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	You're not wrong, but NST has already said they are not making a A/C pulley. The pulley set will be for the alternator & water pump. Their post is on here somewhere about it. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

06-24-2007, 01:33 AM	#10
YarisGuy Drives: 2006 Yaris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 203	Track only race cars do not have a/c systems at all. And like others have said, if you want to build yourself a hardcore street car you will eventually end up taking your a/c out to save a few pounds of dead weight. I have the NST crank pulley now and I'm anxiously waiting to get the alternator and water pump pulleys later this summer. I don't think I could ever go without my a/c during the summer heat! __________________ It's a red yaris

06-24-2007, 10:11 AM	#12
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	I want my A/C to blow a whole 2mph faster on max AC speeds!!! I demand Lighweight A/C pully now! Actually I dont see why not, it would just mean more $$ in the bank for NST!! I would buy, but the point is not to use A/C while in High Performance use. __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

06-14-2007, 06:56 PM	#2
curik Drives: 06 yaris AT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	Yep count me in too! By the way since all the pulleys are Lite pulleys, that means everything is the same as stock size pulleys but much lighter?

06-22-2007, 01:38 AM	#4
curik Drives: 06 yaris AT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	Sorry if this is a basic knowledge. Is that the Water pump pulley? If it is then it must weighs a lot, and upgrading it to NST means a significant reduction?

06-22-2007, 02:21 PM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	curik, That is the a/c compressor pulley. The water and alternator pulleys are located just above it. It certainly does weigh a lot. Other than the crank pulley that is the largest pulley on the 1NZ. If you are planning on tracking the car, the solution that would bring the highest power gain would be to outfit your engine with NST pulleys, find the proper size belt and bypass the a/c compressor altogether. For track purposes it is only leeching your power. Swapping the belt out would only take a matter of minutes, and the benefits of not running your a/c compressor when racing are very tangible. You will feel a difference.

06-22-2007, 07:22 PM	#6
curik Drives: 06 yaris AT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	Thanks for the excellent explanations Chino! Since the A/C pulley looks massive, why doesn't NST make a replacement for it as well? I mean, it looks more parasitic than the WP or ALT pulleys together.

06-22-2007, 08:18 PM	#9
OxyG3nE Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada Posts: 373	ive not seen a lot of performance car with A/C ... lol

06-24-2007, 05:51 AM	#11
curik Drives: 06 yaris AT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	We are going off topic slightly here, I was wondering if there are issues for making a lightweight A/C pulley that make it not possible to do. It looks like the 2nd heaviest pulley in the whole system and why doesn't NST consider making it at all?

06-24-2007, 11:15 AM	#15
curik Drives: 06 yaris AT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	I agree with you Sabretooth, but sometimes we want to maximize performance with the least sacrifice in comfort. So if NST makes the A/C pulley, putting a whole pulley kit on a completely stock yaris will be a significant addition in performance and fuel economy. However there will always be trade off like increase in vibration, but this is minor and I am sure it is worth the trade off.

06-24-2007, 01:26 PM	#16
OxyG3nE Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada Posts: 373	do a search. they allready told us why they have not planned to built a/c pulley

06-25-2007, 07:30 AM	#18
curik Drives: 06 yaris AT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 43	I must be a noob at searching. Mind to provide a link oxyg3ne?