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S5 Supercharger pulley

Your S5

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This page covers US S5s only. The S4 has its own page.

+30–60 whp (est.)
Expert$199–$1994–6 hrs
All S5 mods

Why do it

A smaller pulley spins the supercharger faster for much more power, once it's tuned.

Heads up

Needs a matching tune.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • This raises boost, so it needs a matching tune before you drive hard.

Steps

  1. Remove the belt

    • Release the tensioner and take off the belt.
    Watch this step (on a B8/B8.5 S4) (0:00–1:04)
  2. Take apart the front end

    • Remove the bumper and what's in the way.
    Watch this step (1:04–3:40)
  3. Move the front to service position

    • Slide the radiator support forward.
    Watch this step (3:40–6:10)
  4. Swap the pulley

    • Pull off the stock pulley and fit the new one.
    Watch this step (6:10–8:30)
  5. Refit the belt

    • Put the new belt on.
    Watch this step (8:30–11:03)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.