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tom @ eas
06-09-2009, 09:24 PM
As most know, the heart of every BMW is its engine. When you blip the throttle to ask for power, the engine responds with the power that BMW designed into it. Well, almost all of the power.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/Pulleys%203.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_334_352&products_id=1952)

The engine is also asked to drive specific accessories in the vehicle such as the A/C compressor, alternator, power steering pump and water pump. All of these crank pulley driven accessories inherently affect the engine's efficiency.

Underdriving the Overachievers
Rogue Engineering has developed a power pulley kit that reduces the drag on specific pulleys while allowing others to remain at their same efficiency. This allows for perfect operation in daily driven vehicles without a hiccup or stutter. However, when the demand of power is requested, the power pulley kit allows for the freed power to become apparent. To show the specifics of the Rogue Engineering Power Pulley Kits on a BMW engine, we show their effect and cause.

Rogue Engineering Power Pullies are machined from 6061-T6 heat treated aluminum and specially coated with a MIL-A-8625 Type III hardcoat anodize finish. This kind of anodizing is not to be confused with a Type II cosmetic anodize finish (typical colors such as red, black, blue, silver, green, etc.). The hardcoat anodize finish actually builds a small surface layer on top of the aluminum, preventing wear.

Until now, MIL-A-8625 Type III hardcoat anodize was not available in a deep, rich, black color. By working with our anodizing vendors, we have been able to implement a hardcoat anodize finish that we are proud to phase into our product line. This unique gloss, jet black anodize finish is unlike the "dark greyish-brown" of other dark hardcoat finishes. This unique finish is now standard on all Rogue Engineering pulleys.

Its all in the R&D
Rogue Engineering is proud of its motorsport association with its racing team partner ships which allow us to offer products used in professional racing. This association allows us to offer the BMW enthusiast the same parts being used in motorsport endurance racing. For example, our E46 M3 RACE pulley kit is a direct result of our involvement with Automatic Racing since 2005. Similar associations with Bimmerworld Racing continue to allow Rogue Engineering to develop parts that work in racing environments, not just bullet points on an internet based website.

Rogue Engineering Power Pulleys benefit all types of BMW models, not just manual transmission cars. BMWs including those equipped with Steptronic, SMG or All Wheel Drive can also benefit from the freed power of the pulleys.

Each Rogue Engineering Power Pulley kit comes complete with installation manual and high quality replacement serpentine belt.

tom @ eas
06-09-2009, 09:25 PM
2008-5/08 6SPD models (non DCT) belts included, not shown
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/Pulleys%203.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_334_352&products_id=1952)

6/08+ and all DCT models belts included, not shown
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/Pulleys%201.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_334_352&products_id=1952)

tom @ eas
06-09-2009, 09:25 PM
Lets begin:

Subject is a MY09 DCT-equipped M3, ready for new pulley installation:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley002.jpg

1. Remove screws holding upper intake snorkel

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley003.jpg

2. Remove upper intake snorkel

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley004.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley005.jpg

Supper snorkel removed, ready for electric fan removal

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley006.jpg

3. Remove PCV valve

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley007.jpg

4. Remove intake duct

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley008.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley009.jpg

5. Remove airbox

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley010.jpg

tom @ eas
06-09-2009, 09:26 PM
Downward view of pulley system, OEM crank pulley is silver in color

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley014.jpg

Downward view of pulley system, OEM power steering pulley is black in color

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley015.jpg

tom @ eas
06-09-2009, 09:26 PM
6. Remove electric fan mounting (1 bolt, 1 clip), making clear of coolant overflow tube

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley011.jpg

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley012.jpg

Slide electric fan out of channel in an upward position

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley013.jpg

7. With accessory belt still attached, break loose mounting bolts

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley018.jpg

8. Retract tensioner and remove power steering/AC belt

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley019.jpg

9. Remove idler pulley

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley021.jpg

10. With accessory belt still attached, break loose crank pulley mounting bolts. Similar to step 8, retract tensioner pulley and remove crankshaft pulley belt.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/e9xm3/pulley022.jpg

You're complete. Install new Rogue Pulleys and reverse previous steps for installation.

Enjoy your newfound power!

tom @ eas
06-09-2009, 09:27 PM
Belt routing:

2008-5/08 6SPD models (non DCT) belt routing
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/pre0608.jpg

6/08+ and all DCT belt routing
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/rogue/pulleys/post0608.jpg