Which size crank pulley to get with only H/E, pump, small res upgrade?

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Jul 20, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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Searched for this answer like crazy but could not find it... Currently I have the PLM H/E, Bosch 010 pump (running constantly), and split with BMW res. I also plan on getting mid-length headers from Shardul.

What size crank pulley could I get away with for occasional WOT, or occasional red light blasts? Not planning to ever go to the track or do back to backs. Would a 175 be okay?
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Jul 20, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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Headers will wake up the engine enough to not want a pulley. LT's really made my car a monster (stock pullies)
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Jul 20, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Quote: Searched for this answer like crazy but could not find it... Currently I have the PLM H/E, Bosch 010 pump (running constantly), and split with BMW res. I also plan on getting mid-length headers from Shardul.

What size crank pulley could I get away with for occasional WOT, or occasional red light blasts? Not planning to ever go to the track or do back to backs. Would a 175 be okay?
168 or 172 would be ideal for consistent power. And with the mid lengths and a good tune you'll be golden.
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Jul 20, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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Quote: 168 or 172 would be ideal for consistent power. And with the mid lengths and a good tune you'll be golden.
Nice... So no go on the 175? If I were to go to the track (but wont), roughly what would I run with the 172/tune/mid headers?
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Jul 20, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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175 is ok .... but 168 or 172 is perfect
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