Micro Image crank pulley - prototype complete! - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

goliath1812 · 11-14-2011, 12:24 PM

I was referring more to another case that had come up on here, about an NST w/p pulley that had fallen apart. I'm not sure if that issue was ever resolved or not. I would just like some piece of mind that if this pulley ever did crack or completely fall apart, it would be replaced.

CrankyOldMan · 11-14-2011, 12:28 PM

Aah, I wasn't aware of that issue. That's a valid point then, but I'm sure that the good people (person?) at microimage will stand behind their product.

mazilla · 11-14-2011, 02:02 PM

Micro Image crank lightweight crank pulley review

Install was a breeze, but I’m not going to go into the details as there is already a comprehensive thread on that.

http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/showthread.php/173-DIY-Nonstop-Tuning-CR-LITE-Crank-Pulley

It took me less than an hour from start to finish, using only hand tools.

The review:

I installed the Micro Image lightweight crank pulley prototype on my 07’ manual trans 3 door and ran it for about 1,000 miles(a little more at this point). There are no issues to report, install was straight forward and fit and finish are superb!
I didn’t notice any additional noise, or increase in vibration( I’m running a lightweight flywheel which did increase vibration over stock, I did not notice any additional vibration on top of that).
I do notice a significant increase in rev speed(on top of the initial increase from the FW). The improvement was noticeable from the first start. The flywheel/pulley combination have transformed the engine from something that was embarrassing to throttle up at a light, to something that strikes fear into the heart of the driver next to you.

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On top of all that the car is still very much streetable(It‘s not an issue whatsoever). My wife drives the Yaris once or twice a week without complaint and I commute with it a minimum of 400 miles per week, generally through bumper to bumper Los Angeles traffic.

I cannot think of any reason you’d not want to upgrade to a lightweight pulley. In my opinion it should be on everybody’s “to-do” list, right near the top.

cali yaris · 11-14-2011, 05:01 PM

@ goliath -- we would replace it immediately if it broke within a year. After that "official" warranty period, I'd probably do it anyway, because that's how I roll.

Altitude · 11-14-2011, 05:43 PM

Even though I have an NST crank pulley (no longer installed) I may just have to pick one of these up. Not liking the extra load on the engine since I removed the NST, and I was going to reinstall it at some point, so I might as well support MI and grab one of these instead!

cali yaris · 11-14-2011, 05:45 PM

^ Like.

detroiter · 11-14-2011, 11:15 PM

Would this make any difference on an Autotragic transmission? And are the shifts on the auto trans ECU assisted, like telling it when it's best to shift or is it still old fashioned torque converter decided?

Reason I ask is because if it's ECU decided shifting, how would the ECU know when to shift since it's programmed for a stock part but now it has something alot different?

I hope that's not too far fetched, I just thought I read somewhere before that the shifting on the auto trans Yaris is electronically assisted. Flame me for stupidity if I'm wrong lol

*Astroman* · 11-14-2011, 11:30 PM

Yes you will notice an improvement even with the slushbox! I have had the NST-lite version on my auto for quite a while now... I got mine back in 2007/08 and have used it for approx 75k miles and I love how it revs. This version is even lighter than the NST so it should be even better.

Worthwhile upgrade!

Viperoni · 11-16-2011, 12:12 AM

Any plans for an Echo version? :D

03Z33 · 11-16-2011, 01:22 AM

Echo uses same pulley as the Scion bB/xB/xA, they already have 3 or 4 companies making those.

crazyandroid · 12-13-2011, 06:14 PM

Garm was there ever a price established for this bad boy?

cali yaris · 12-13-2011, 06:45 PM

intro price will be $129.95 shipped. It will go up after the first 1-2 months.

mazilla · 12-13-2011, 09:08 PM

Just an update, STILL RUNNING STRONG! No issues to report. I'm happy as a clam.

*MAD DOG* · 02-01-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

here's some Prototype Pulley Porn

Damn sexy pulley Garm.

cali yaris · 02-01-2012, 08:45 PM

Thank you sir. We had a little problem with the smoothness of the grooves and are having that fixed. Very sorry for the delay everyone, but the part that touches the belt IS kind of important.

malibuguy · 02-01-2012, 08:48 PM

Damnit...grrr

Spidermandud · 02-01-2012, 10:41 PM

What he really wanted to write up was these bad boys:

http://shop.microimageonline.com/RS-...-RS-REFL01.htm

Thought we wouldn't notice the new body kits section, eh, eh?! :)

mazilla · 02-02-2012, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spidermandud

What he really wanted to write up was these bad boys:

http://shop.microimageonline.com/RS-...-RS-REFL01.htm

Thought we wouldn't notice the new body kits section, eh, eh?! :)

I have a set of the LED ones, they should be in by the weekend!

11-14-2011, 12:24 PM	#37
goliath1812 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Prius, 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 368	I was referring more to another case that had come up on here, about an NST w/p pulley that had fallen apart. I'm not sure if that issue was ever resolved or not. I would just like some piece of mind that if this pulley ever did crack or completely fall apart, it would be replaced. __________________

11-14-2011, 02:02 PM	#39
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	Micro Image crank lightweight crank pulley review Install was a breeze, but I’m not going to go into the details as there is already a comprehensive thread on that. http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/showthread.php/173-DIY-Nonstop-Tuning-CR-LITE-Crank-Pulley It took me less than an hour from start to finish, using only hand tools. The review: I installed the Micro Image lightweight crank pulley prototype on my 07’ manual trans 3 door and ran it for about 1,000 miles(a little more at this point). There are no issues to report, install was straight forward and fit and finish are superb! I didn’t notice any additional noise, or increase in vibration( I’m running a lightweight flywheel which did increase vibration over stock, I did not notice any additional vibration on top of that). I do notice a significant increase in rev speed(on top of the initial increase from the FW). The improvement was noticeable from the first start. The flywheel/pulley combination have transformed the engine from something that was embarrassing to throttle up at a light, to something that strikes fear into the heart of the driver next to you. < them < you On top of all that the car is still very much streetable(It‘s not an issue whatsoever). My wife drives the Yaris once or twice a week without complaint and I commute with it a minimum of 400 miles per week, generally through bumper to bumper Los Angeles traffic. I cannot think of any reason you’d not want to upgrade to a lightweight pulley. In my opinion it should be on everybody’s “to-do” list, right near the top. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

11-14-2011, 05:01 PM	#40
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	@ goliath -- we would replace it immediately if it broke within a year. After that "official" warranty period, I'd probably do it anyway, because that's how I roll. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-14-2011, 05:45 PM	#42
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ Like. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-14-2011, 11:15 PM	#43
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Would this make any difference on an Autotragic transmission? And are the shifts on the auto trans ECU assisted, like telling it when it's best to shift or is it still old fashioned torque converter decided? Reason I ask is because if it's ECU decided shifting, how would the ECU know when to shift since it's programmed for a stock part but now it has something alot different? I hope that's not too far fetched, I just thought I read somewhere before that the shifting on the auto trans Yaris is electronically assisted. Flame me for stupidity if I'm wrong lol __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

11-14-2011, 12:28 PM	#38
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Aah, I wasn't aware of that issue. That's a valid point then, but I'm sure that the good people (person?) at microimage will stand behind their product.

11-14-2011, 05:43 PM	#41
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Even though I have an NST crank pulley (no longer installed) I may just have to pick one of these up. Not liking the extra load on the engine since I removed the NST, and I was going to reinstall it at some point, so I might as well support MI and grab one of these instead!

11-14-2011, 11:30 PM	#44
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Yes you will notice an improvement even with the slushbox! I have had the NST-lite version on my auto for quite a while now... I got mine back in 2007/08 and have used it for approx 75k miles and I love how it revs. This version is even lighter than the NST so it should be even better. Worthwhile upgrade! __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

11-16-2011, 12:12 AM	#45
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	Any plans for an Echo version? :D __________________ 2006 Saturn Ion Redline 2005 Toyota Echo RS 4dr hatch - Cyl #3 bad - sold 2000 Toyota Echo 2dr coupe - The track car - rusty & scrapped

11-16-2011, 01:22 AM	#46
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	Echo uses same pulley as the Scion bB/xB/xA, they already have 3 or 4 companies making those.

12-13-2011, 06:14 PM	#47
crazyandroid Drives: 2007 Polar White Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 5	Garm was there ever a price established for this bad boy?

12-13-2011, 06:45 PM	#48
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	intro price will be $129.95 shipped. It will go up after the first 1-2 months. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-13-2011, 09:08 PM	#49
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	Just an update, STILL RUNNING STRONG! No issues to report. I'm happy as a clam. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

02-01-2012, 08:45 PM	#51
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Thank you sir. We had a little problem with the smoothness of the grooves and are having that fixed. Very sorry for the delay everyone, but the part that touches the belt IS kind of important. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

02-01-2012, 08:48 PM	#52
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	Damnit...grrr __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

02-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#53
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	What he really wanted to write up was these bad boys: http://shop.microimageonline.com/RS-...-RS-REFL01.htm Thought we wouldn't notice the new body kits section, eh, eh?! :) __________________ -Will-

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