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01-27-2013, 06:27 PM | #1045 | |
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Also tooter, do you still have the 1.75" exhaust piping after the factory resonator still in place? It might be worth paying the small amount to have that replaced with a 2" or 2.25" back to the axle-back. Also, I recently replaced my crank pulley with a MI crank pulley and I didn't notice much if any change in engine output. I did notice however that the car is easier to drive, matching revs and such. For having nothing but manual transmission cars my entire life, I drive my Yaris somewhat jerky. I would say I drive the car a bit smoother now as I go through the gears. Eventually I plan on getting a lightened flywheel, I've had them in multiple cars in the past and it makes a huge difference in the car. |
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01-27-2013, 07:55 PM | #1046 |
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If it's a horrible idea, why did Garm spend R&D building them?
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01-28-2013, 12:00 AM | #1047 | |
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When each cylinder chamber fires the force is transmitted through the piston down the connecting rod to the crankshaft. This force is not applied smoothly, but is a series of pushes. So when the crankshaft rotates from the cylinder pulses, the rubber connecting ring between the center of the pulley and the outer section allows the center to alternately rotate momentarily faster and slower than inertial weight of the outer section which rotates more smoothly. This helps to absorb the crank vibrations to make the engine run smoother. In high performance engines under racing conditions, this is not a consideration. So parts are engineered to meet high performance racing oriented priorities. |
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01-30-2013, 12:13 PM | #1048 |
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except that is not the case. That was the case in the 60's, and is still the case today in some larger v-8's, but it is in no way the case in a modern 4 cylinder engine.
Have you taken a look at the Yaris' pulley? There is basically no rubber on it at all. A modern 4 cylinder engine is balanced internally, that is the engine itself is harmonically balanced, and it does not need external harmonic dampeners of any type. how many millions of problem free miles do aftermarket pulleys need for this talk to finally be buried like the falsity it is?
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01-30-2013, 12:16 PM | #1049 | |
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I didn't know that the stock Yaris pulley was solid metal. So then it doesn't matter what you run. |
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01-30-2013, 07:36 PM | #1050 |
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a popular 4 cylinder factory balancing technique is to use balance shafts the are driven by the timing chain and turn in the opposite direction of the crank shaft. I'am not aware of any newer 4 cylinder engine that require external crank shaft dampening.
I'm with Why, there is no dampener pulleys on new age 4 cylinder engines.
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01-30-2013, 08:56 PM | #1051 | |
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Now you guys got me all curious, so I took an inspection mirror and actually looked at my pulley. It's got a rubber dampening strip in it. Maybe the 2012's are third gen that they have them now. I also found a pic of one like mine. It looks exactly like this... |
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01-30-2013, 10:31 PM | #1052 |
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having a crank damper has nothing to do with internal balance. The crank actually deflects...especially at higher RPMs & high power outputs. doesnt matter if is a old domestic motor or a k20a in a honda.
without typing out a huge thing about this subject ( I used to work for ATI Racing years ago, who makes the best crank dampers) Most lower output economy motors dont really feature a real crank damper, but rather an accessory damper. 4/20 i made good power (107/104) with a weapon*r header & my own full 2" mandrel-bent exhaust which seems to be a great match for our motor. 2.25" would most likely shift the power band upwards, but with minimal gain. I would test on mine, but Im working on a turbo kit now.
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01-30-2013, 10:42 PM | #1053 | |
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01-30-2013, 10:58 PM | #1054 |
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Either way you go is up to you but I've seen the stock pulley fail on a corolla where the rubber separated from the outer ring and left my friend stranded on the side of the road. A solid pulley will never fail. I'm sure the rubbers only there to lessen vibration to the belt driven accessories anyway. I've had mine for well over 100,000 km to no ill effect.
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01-30-2013, 11:54 PM | #1055 | |
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01-30-2013, 11:57 PM | #1056 |
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But in no way am I saying my car is gutless, I've surprised some of my friends with having a total of 4 people in my car. LOL
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01-31-2013, 11:34 AM | #1057 |
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^ buy my old exhaust from antho ;) hes selling it cheap
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01-31-2013, 12:48 PM | #1058 |
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Setting the record straight:
1. The Yaris stock pulley DOES have a small rubber damping strip. 2. Straight from a Toyota engineer: "The purpose is to reduce noise in the cabin ONLY; it has nothing whatsoever to do with engine longevity". 3. Conclusion: An aftermarket pulley might cause a bit more cabin noise/vibration, but that is all. 4. #3 is proven by the hundreds of aftermarket Yaris pulleys out there with not one provable engine failure or shred of evidence that a solid pulley causes damage on this car. 5. This has all been covered over and over again on this forum and many others -- anyone bothering to do a search first wouldn't need to rehash the argument, at least in reference to the Yaris. Are we good now?
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01-31-2013, 05:10 PM | #1059 |
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I'd love to since that's one of the best sounding exhausts on a Yaris I've heard. But, any extra cash (which is 0 right now) I have will have to go towards camera gear (camera gear can make me money, whereas modding my car eaets my money ).
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02-03-2013, 03:46 PM | #1060 |
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cant have ying without the yang ;)
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