Code3 Supercharger Pulley Review
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No worries fellas ,
This is a free country and we're all entitled to our personal opinions. I felt my experience with the CODE3 clutch pulley would best serve our C32 community if I shared it. Hence my thread. It has nothing to do with a company preference. I needed a part, located it and purchased it. Simply as that.
Albert Hernandez.
This is a free country and we're all entitled to our personal opinions. I felt my experience with the CODE3 clutch pulley would best serve our C32 community if I shared it. Hence my thread. It has nothing to do with a company preference. I needed a part, located it and purchased it. Simply as that.
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I have a great time with my Code 3 pulley, and it fits me better since I still have warranty on my car. Makes no sense for me to change the crank pulley, and as a result, kill my warranty.
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True - agree with jturkel.
That said, Koru Kinshi's point might be that it'd take a sharp-eyed tech to notice the upper S/C pulley (especially one of the later versions, without the notches), whereas an aftermarket crank pulley kit is much more obvious, even to an untrained observer.
That said, Koru Kinshi's point might be that it'd take a sharp-eyed tech to notice the upper S/C pulley (especially one of the later versions, without the notches), whereas an aftermarket crank pulley kit is much more obvious, even to an untrained observer.
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I had 185mm pulley and only made 193whp/204wtrq on that day. My car runs like **** now. Hiccup all time when WOT. I need a return real bad!!! Just waiting if LET's comming back to the Bay.
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I hope that's a typo, and the "1" is supposed to be a "2" on the rwhp and the "2" is supposed to be a "3" on the rwtq?!? You're literally over 100 rwhp/rwtq below what would be low-normal performance for a C32.
IMHO, this suggests either a problem with the dyno (what did other cars dyno that day, if any were present?) or a problem with your car. Goes without saying, but hopefully it's the former.
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I'm having the same problems too. I thought it was just me, but it seems that both CLKCLK and I have the hiccups. I rebuilt the throttle body, regapped the plugs, throttle body harness adaptor. And yes, battery unplugged various times. It's not as bad now, still happens sometimes.
We were thinking that since it was so hot, it messed up the tune since it's normally not that hot here? Like when my car gets really hot, it doesn't seem to happen. Is that possible?
BTW, it was a Land and Sea Dyno and that day I put out 290RWHP.
TIA!
We were thinking that since it was so hot, it messed up the tune since it's normally not that hot here? Like when my car gets really hot, it doesn't seem to happen. Is that possible?
BTW, it was a Land and Sea Dyno and that day I put out 290RWHP.
TIA!
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BTW, it was a Land and Sea Dyno and that day I put out 290RWHP.
TIA![/QUOTE]
Greg,
I thought my reading was a bit too low (depressing) but I guess I feel a bit better knowing your results that day.
I know you put out way much more that.
I wonder what Dan (Overdrive) put out that day.
L8R
TIA![/QUOTE]
Greg,
I thought my reading was a bit too low (depressing) but I guess I feel a bit better knowing your results that day.
I know you put out way much more that.
I wonder what Dan (Overdrive) put out that day.
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As most of you know, i've been in the market for a pulley to replace my worn and noisy stock unit. I decided to order the Code3 piece and could not be happier! 
The installation was very smooth. I followed the procedure as found on the Code3 pdf. almost exactly. The only modification I made was replacing the crow bar with a strap wrench to hold the pulley in place. The pulley came off without a hitch and went back on the same way. I installed the included shim for the spacing and torqued the main bolt to 20nm with my torque wrench.
Driving impression, WOW... This thing really hauls now. The power delivery at lower rpms are also amplified tremendously. It feels like there is more torque all the time. I highly recomend this product to anyone looking to boost the C32 to a new level. Thanks to the members who contributed with info and to Brandon for the great customer service.
Now...Time to install the package from APE. It's a good weekend!
Albert Hernandez.
The installation was very smooth. I followed the procedure as found on the Code3 pdf. almost exactly. The only modification I made was replacing the crow bar with a strap wrench to hold the pulley in place. The pulley came off without a hitch and went back on the same way. I installed the included shim for the spacing and torqued the main bolt to 20nm with my torque wrench.
Driving impression, WOW... This thing really hauls now. The power delivery at lower rpms are also amplified tremendously. It feels like there is more torque all the time. I highly recomend this product to anyone looking to boost the C32 to a new level. Thanks to the members who contributed with info and to Brandon for the great customer service.
Now...Time to install the package from APE
. It's a good weekend!Albert Hernandez.
congrats.. (customer issues aside and disputes)
It is a great working mod for any C32/SLK3/SRT6. Tune will make it even better.
For those that have issues with CP3, I can understand the sour business transactions.
For the record, Brandon is still selling products and he is working on modifying cars. Over the week-end I met up with him so that LET (jerry) and Brandon flash my E55 with a newer file. They unlocked torque limiter and smoother power delivery.
Wheather or not LET is selling parts CP3 is unkown to me.. but when it comes to tuning.. they are very much in business not only in MB, but with BMW too.
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Greg,
I thought my reading was a bit too low (depressing) but I guess I feel a bit better knowing your results that day.
I know you put out way much more that.
I wonder what Dan (Overdrive) put out that day.
L8R[/QUOTE]
Hey Doug,
I believe Dan put out about 310 that day. Not positive, but I think I remember that number.
Hope all's well with you!
I thought my reading was a bit too low (depressing) but I guess I feel a bit better knowing your results that day.
I know you put out way much more that.
I wonder what Dan (Overdrive) put out that day.
L8R[/QUOTE]
Hey Doug,
I believe Dan put out about 310 that day. Not positive, but I think I remember that number.
Hope all's well with you!
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Oh and BTW, I don't think anyone has ever disputed the fact that Code3's SC pulley was a great product, I had one myself which I really liked, but just got more POWER HUNGRY and got a 185 instead.
It was always a good product, it was just some people had problems with the company(not me).
It was always a good product, it was just some people had problems with the company(not me).
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I'm having the same problems too. I thought it was just me, but it seems that both CLKCLK and I have the hiccups. I rebuilt the throttle body, regapped the plugs, throttle body harness adaptor. And yes, battery unplugged various times. It's not as bad now, still happens sometimes.
We were thinking that since it was so hot, it messed up the tune since it's normally not that hot here? Like when my car gets really hot, it doesn't seem to happen. Is that possible?
BTW, it was a Land and Sea Dyno and that day I put out 290RWHP.
TIA!
We were thinking that since it was so hot, it messed up the tune since it's normally not that hot here? Like when my car gets really hot, it doesn't seem to happen. Is that possible?
BTW, it was a Land and Sea Dyno and that day I put out 290RWHP.
TIA!
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Now though, it's time to hit the track and see what "I" can do.
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It could be something wrong with the dyno operator. I hate to say that, but my dyno was around 215 hp and torque. (SRT-6) After the 2nd pull I was smelling something burning and the passenger side brake was glowing red. Not the drivers side. WTF! Pulled fuse 17 and 18 with the same result. They only charged me $20 for 3 pulls so I didn't complain. I still don't understand what was up but I run 13 flat at 107 at the strip so I have more hp than 215. Now I have a Code3 pulley and I love the power in the lower rpms. To be truthful I can't talk about higher rpms because the tires loose traction and the car shifts early to the next higher gear. The pulley works. No doubt about it. I'm putting more tire on the car soon. Perhaps it's better to buy the pulley used and not take the Code3 gamble that has bitten so many. For me dyno's are more for tuning and bragging. I'll be getting another one just out of curiosity in the next month. They just opened up a place with a 4 wheel mustang dyno near me. Love my Code3 pulley until further notice. (you never know what might happen)
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It was 293whp/304wtrq Still super low though. I want more.Jake, Yes I did reset the ECU. Last time the P0108 (Over boost
if I remember it right) showed up. I cleared the code and reset the ECU also, but the hiccup is still there. I also just had a LET headers installed so yes, I need it retune. Could not afford 2 day turn around for mail tune lol 
Hope you guys come back here before Christmas
Edit: Forgot to mention, the number was on 19" wheels, 5 pounds heavier than stock on each.
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My BAD!!! It was 293whp/304wtrq Still super low though. I want more.
Jake, Yes I did reset the ECU. Last time the P0108 (Over boost if I remember it right) showed up. I cleared the code and reset the ECU also, but the hiccup is still there. I also just had a LET headers installed so yes, I need it retune. Could not afford 2 days turn around for mail tune lol Hope you guys come back here before Christmas
It was 293whp/304wtrq Still super low though. I want more.Jake, Yes I did reset the ECU. Last time the P0108 (Over boost
if I remember it right) showed up. I cleared the code and reset the ECU also, but the hiccup is still there. I also just had a LET headers installed so yes, I need it retune. Could not afford 2 days turn around for mail tune lol Hope you guys come back here before ChristmasOK, that makes more sense now.
How does your car feel after the headers were installed?
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I wonder how many people are having issues with the 185mm pulley at WOT. What I'm trying to ask is, is a custom dyno tune necessary or would a mail in ECU tune suffice? I really want to get the 185 but my only option so far is to mail in my ECU...
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!
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True - agree with jturkel.
That said, Koru Kinshi's point might be that it'd take a sharp-eyed tech to notice the upper S/C pulley (especially one of the later versions, without the notches), whereas an aftermarket crank pulley kit is much more obvious, even to an untrained observer.
That said, Koru Kinshi's point might be that it'd take a sharp-eyed tech to notice the upper S/C pulley (especially one of the later versions, without the notches), whereas an aftermarket crank pulley kit is much more obvious, even to an untrained observer.
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New bearing in the SC
So I replaced the bearing in the SC. I went to a local shop and had the bearing pulled out and pressed in the new one for $5.00
Before I reinstalled the pulley, I noticed C3 Pulley has some loose sections in the flange. I know because I compared it to the OEM and if you tap on the flanges, the OEM didn't budge or make a noise. On the C3, if you wiggle the outer flange, it would make like a bell sound. And on top of that, C3 pulley flange had a wobble. And because I did not have an extra shim, the flange would rub on the S/C main body.
It would make a difference if I added another shim and resolve the flange rubbing at a certain spot. The result is a constant whine from the S/C which is really the C3 pulley clutch plate rubbing off the main S/C.
Heck, I just went ahead and finished the job!!!
Before I reinstalled the pulley, I noticed C3 Pulley has some loose sections in the flange. I know because I compared it to the OEM and if you tap on the flanges, the OEM didn't budge or make a noise. On the C3, if you wiggle the outer flange, it would make like a bell sound. And on top of that, C3 pulley flange had a wobble. And because I did not have an extra shim, the flange would rub on the S/C main body.
It would make a difference if I added another shim and resolve the flange rubbing at a certain spot. The result is a constant whine from the S/C which is really the C3 pulley clutch plate rubbing off the main S/C.
Heck, I just went ahead and finished the job!!!
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ok i find myself in the same situation as some of you have i konw about the code 3 company problem. I think my sc pulley about going to **** I NEED A NEW SC PULLEY WHERE CAN I BUY ONE. CODE 3 OR NOT I NEED A DAMN PULLEY.
