Underdrive Power Pulleys work to 'free up' horsepower. Any accessory that spins from the main drive belt is using up power. That's power that could otherwise be used to move the car. By giving some of that power back to the engine, you can make the car faster! It's like FREE HORSEPOWER !
Underdrive pulleys for your BMW will slow down engine-mounted accessories - the water pump, power steering pump, and alternator*. These systems contribute to 'parasitic losses' - power lost from what the engine could produce if it did not have these systems. Since less energy is used to move them, that power is transferred back to the engine and used to propel the car. Our pulleys give a 10-20% reduction in rotation, releasing 10hp on the E46 M3. There's also a small but noticeable improvement in throttle response too! We have done extensive testing and development work, both on and off the track, to ensure that the accessory systems function as they should. On our Racing pulley kits we actually underdrive certain components more so we feel our Street pulleys are an ideal compromise between power/torque gains, reliability, and system performance. Our pulley kits have been on the market for over ten years, and used in all of our own cars, with zero component failures related to their use.
Our pulleys are made from T-6061 aluminum and finished in a durable black hard anodize that is very resistant to wear, chemical exposure, and heat. We designed our pulleys to look similar to the factory parts but also to be stronger and, in most cases, slightly lighter too. For example, a Turner alternator pulley is less than half the weight of the stock steel pulley! With our hardcoat aluminum you will never have to worry about a serious failure of a stock plastic pulley. A 'stealth' approach to aesthetics was our goal and we let the results speak for the pulley design. Installation is straight forward and easy with simple hand tools. Removal of the fan is required for access to the front of the engine. Total install time for a 3-piece pulley set should be around 1.5 hours. A new longer belt is included and we also recommend replacing the separate A/C belt, belt tensioners, and the guide and deflection pulleys at the same time.
Fits 2001-2006 E46 M3 coupe & convertible
2001-2002 MZ3 Z3 M Roadster / Z3 M Coupe (S54 engine)
Domestic Shipping
Free Standard Shipping around Australia for items under 20kgs
For all other shipping please see our flat rate guide below
- Standard Australian Shipping (under 20kgs) - Free
- Express Shipping (under 20kgs) - $29
- Standard Large Item Shipping (over 20kgs) - $20
- Express Large Item Shipping (over 20kgs) - $99
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Outback Exhaust Systems - Free Shipping to NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT Business Addresses or Freight Depots. Private residences incur a surcharge. WA, NT and TAS $59 to Business Addresses or Freight Depots
Please note - some of the products are drop shipped directly from overseas warehouses and these may take additional time to be processed, they still qualify for free standard shipping to Australian addresses. We'll let you know if there will be any unforeseen delays as soon as possible.
*An example of a large item that would not qualify for free shipping would be our Coilover kits or Cat Back Exhaust Systems.
Australian Expected Shipping Times
- Standard Shipping: 7 - 14 business days
- Express Shipping: 3 - 7 business days
COVID-19 Update: Shipping times are being affected and while deliverys are being made they are not within the normal expected timeframes and in some cases products are placed on backorder without notice. This is across the board and is affecting Aus Post, Courier and DHL / Fedex Express Services. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but it is out of our control and is affecting the whole supply chain process.
If you require a part faster than the above times, please contact us for an expedited shipping quote.
We also offer flat rate international shipping
- Standard International Shipping (under 20kgs) - $30
- Large Item International Shipping (over 20kgs) - $49
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