What are the differences between a 15, 16, 17 & 19% pulley..?

Reedy · 24-07-08, 12:16

Could someone please explain to me what the differences are between 15, 16, 17 & 19% pulleys.

Cheers

Chris

luca · 24-07-08, 12:24

The first difference is the sizes. Each pulley is a reduced size compared to stock ie 15%reduced size, 17% reduced etc.
When the pulley gets smaller the power is shifted lower down the rev range. Also the smaller the pulley, the higher the boost. But with running a high boost with the e45 supercharger it can make it run too hot and make it inefficient and ultimately lose power if it gets too hot.
I ran a 15% on mine as i wanted to be on the safe side and when i had it fitted it was in the middle of summer so was quite warm.
Most people on here run the 17% which seems to be the best for good midrange power.

MiniPetrolHead · 24-07-08, 16:29

I have a 15% reduced pulley, i remember the day i had it fitted, i drove it very slowly to a petrol station (i was very low on fuel) put £20 and nailed it out of the petrol station (after paying obviously), i was grinning like the cheshire cat!

Alex

Reedy · 24-07-08, 17:36

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Originally Posted by MiniPetrolHead

I have a 15% reduced pulley, i remember the day i had it fitted, i drove it very slowly to a petrol station (i was very low on fuel) put £20 and nailed it out of the petrol station (after paying obviously), i was grinning like the cheshire cat!

Alex

lol

Reedy · 24-07-08, 17:44

so i guess if your running a 15% pulley you can run it with stock I/C ...but a 17% or 19% requires a uprated I/C..??

I've been looking at the M7 16% pulley....why do they not have a 15 or 17% one..??

Chris.

R53mcs · 24-07-08, 17:53

Just that they chose to go inbetween the 2 most common sizes. Webb motorsports do a 11 or 12 % as thats what they chose. Alta did 15 and 17 etc and GTT do 17% ... its each tuners preferred size. Many say avoid 19% pulleys, however with the right kit to keep it cool and fueling to mtch it the 19% can be very very fast... as seen on perms BBR car

PS my stock IC car on a 15% with optimised bypass valve, was cooking in the summer.... a JCW GP IC and an M7 scoop really helped this. Even the stock MINI S pulley can cook the IC in the summer, so if you go up to 15 get colder plugs and get an IC as soon as you can afford it as you'll then see the real difference between stock and -15 etc. If you get a 17% then defo do the IC at the same time IMO, although I have seen very very good times from 17% GTT 220 (no IC upgrade) on a hot day at the drag strip!

luca · 24-07-08, 18:30

I still ran bigger intercooler on mine with 15% pulley

Jaw_F430 · 24-07-08, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reedy

so i guess if your running a 15% pulley you can run it with stock I/C ...but a 17% or 19% requires a uprated I/C..??

I've been looking at the M7 16% pulley....why do they not have a 15 or 17% one..??

Chris.

I woudn't recommend running any extra boost with stock I/C.

Reedy · 24-07-08, 23:05

Good job i got a GP I/C coming

Jaw_F430 · 24-07-08, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Reedy

Good job i got a GP I/C coming

Top work

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MiniPetrolHead Becoming Addicted Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 1,782 Thanks: 194 Thanked 106 Times in 103 Posts	I have a 15% reduced pulley, i remember the day i had it fitted, i drove it very slowly to a petrol station (i was very low on fuel) put £20 and nailed it out of the petrol station (after paying obviously), i was grinning like the cheshire cat! Alex __________________ 262.5bhp and 209.2 lb/ft of Torque makes it MiniTorque's most powerfull standard head Mini

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R53mcs Becoming Addicted Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,219 Thanks: 21 Thanked 58 Times in 56 Posts	Just that they chose to go inbetween the 2 most common sizes. Webb motorsports do a 11 or 12 % as thats what they chose. Alta did 15 and 17 etc and GTT do 17% ... its each tuners preferred size. Many say avoid 19% pulleys, however with the right kit to keep it cool and fueling to mtch it the 19% can be very very fast... as seen on perms BBR car PS my stock IC car on a 15% with optimised bypass valve, was cooking in the summer.... a JCW GP IC and an M7 scoop really helped this. Even the stock MINI S pulley can cook the IC in the summer, so if you go up to 15 get colder plugs and get an IC as soon as you can afford it as you'll then see the real difference between stock and -15 etc. If you get a 17% then defo do the IC at the same time IMO, although I have seen very very good times from 17% GTT 220 (no IC upgrade) on a hot day at the drag strip! Last edited by R53mcs; 24-07-08 at 17:56..

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24-07-08, 12:24	#2 (permalink)
luca Frequent User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 531 Thanks: 43 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	The first difference is the sizes. Each pulley is a reduced size compared to stock ie 15%reduced size, 17% reduced etc. When the pulley gets smaller the power is shifted lower down the rev range. Also the smaller the pulley, the higher the boost. But with running a high boost with the e45 supercharger it can make it run too hot and make it inefficient and ultimately lose power if it gets too hot. I ran a 15% on mine as i wanted to be on the safe side and when i had it fitted it was in the middle of summer so was quite warm. Most people on here run the 17% which seems to be the best for good midrange power.

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luca Frequent User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 531 Thanks: 43 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	I still ran bigger intercooler on mine with 15% pulley

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