03-12-2010, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Zsteve
Upgrades are good for those that want it but most will stay stage 1 due to emission tests, longevity and all. So if you dont plan to upgrade then that isnt a factor, but for some it will be so it will be a factor to some. Since I plan to stay stage one it wont be in my factoring.
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This is not true for emissions. Going up 1 or 2 sizes (well, down actually to a smaller pulley on the blower) with proper tuning (and CATs still on the car) will pass every sniffer test out there. Specifically to California and visual inspections - you would have to go to a smog testing center that actually knew the correct diameter of the stock pulley and remember to measure for it. Same with getting a hood popped by a cop. This is really a non-issue. Absolute worst case is you change pulleys and get reinspected.
As to additional wear on a vehicle, we can look to the 350z community and see how many people went to atleast the 3.12" pulley as an upgrade and how the engine has held up.
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