Between my 99 and 01 L, I have had a JLP 4,5,6,8,and 10 pounder. Excellent qualiy and easy to install.

 

6 # JDM Intechangeable.


VINNIE

 

I only use the 4# er but i got the interchangeable
4/6 # lightningforceperformance set up.so far iam happy ,but will most likely sell the setup to go with a cage setup,just MY opinion the cage is there for a reason and i definetly want my L to last, not that it wont with the uncaged version but , i will end up caged.

 

JL 4lb love it and shiny too lol, it was real easy to install took about 35 to 40 for the first time. Hardest part was getting the hex bolt out.

 

I just put a Lightning Force Performance pulley on my truck. Easy to install with great directions included. AND all of the tools that I needed that you wouldn't have. Plus saved me some money for other mods!

 

4# ASP who probably makes more of these pulleys than you realize.

 

I have a #3 and #5 from JL.

 

JL #8 daily driver beaten hard. Easy to get off and on. Awsome quality.

 

JDM Six Pound Pulley. I too like the support the cage gives. It is hard for me to believe the factory put a cage on just for the hell of it.

 

I am thinking about a lower pulley but all of the talk of caged pulleys and uncaged ones, has there been any negatives associated with uncaged pulleys. I know the jdm interchangeble ones are pretty expensive. Just wondering.

Chuck

2001 lightning
13.30@103
Diablo Chip
Magnaflow exhaust
Level 10 shift kit
9" k&n filter

 

Chuck
From what I have read, I saved my money and got an uncaged. Unless proven otherwise, I believe the cage necessity is a myth. Their purpose might be justified in a few years when people start getting into the 100k mile range, but untill then.........the uncaged hasn't given anyone any trouble. The main and possibly only reason for the cage would be "to protect the front main crank bearing". There are a few people on here that have run pulleys for many miles and opened up the engine to find no wear on any of the crank bearings. When you think about it, is the tension from the belt really going to mess up your crank bearings? The answer so far has been 'no way'. I believe the cage was put on there to either support the weight of the stock pulley (which is made of steel and rubber, much heavier than an aluminum pulley), or for some sort of sound regulation. The uncaged/caged pulleys work exactly the same, and I just haven't seen any problems with uncaged on any motors yet........so thats the way I went. If you need the peace of mind of having a big metal support behind the light pulley, then that is your desiction. But i've also heard of people having trouble getting the caged design off.......... For me signs just pointed to uncaged.

 

I run a 4# from PSP, but I also have a JL 6#er. They alike except for the color and size. BTW I want track time on the 4#er before changing to the 6#er.

 

Damn thats alot pf pulleys LOL!!! BTW I use a JL 5lber

 

The removal problem seems to be only on original OEM? Think I like idea of interchangeable pulley with cage,but a few posts list removal problems with this setup? If it's really that hard, doesn't seem to be too "interchangeable"?

 

I'm trying to remove my caged interchangeable pulley right now. It is a difficult uninstall. I'm not sure if I'll still run a caged pulley after this experience. It was the new design, and anti-seize was used..