MrE36

BMW E36 · Modifications

Underdrive Pulleys

MrE36 house reference

Underdrive pulleys — a lighter, smaller crank pulley (sometimes alternator/water-pump too) — free up a few hp by spinning the accessories slower and cutting rotating mass. The gain is real but small: think 3–5 hp and a slightly freer-revving engine, not a transformation.

Are they safe long-term on an M52?