07/11/2026
How much does your crank pulley upgrade weigh?
If you're upgrading your crank pulley, you have one goal: more power. So why would you install a heavy, oversized chunk of metal that actively robs you of the very performance you are trying to gain?
The Vorsprung Autowerk TruDrive isn't just another oversized pulley for your 3.0T, it is a meticulously engineered performance component designed to eliminate parasitic loss. Coming in at an incredibly light 3 lbs 10 oz, our massive 193mm crank pulley ensures that every ounce of boost translates directly to the pavement.
To put that in perspective, most competing 187mm pulleys tip the scales at a hefty 5 to 6 pounds, with larger sizes and some newer releases weighing even more.
The hidden cost of rotational weight adding 2 to 3 extra pounds of rotating mass directly to your crankshaft, acts like a parasite on your engine. Bolting a 6-pound competitor pulley to your crank can cost you the equivalent of 3 to 7 horsepower in parasitic drivetrain loss during hard acceleration (some claim up to 10-15). The TruDrive pulley eliminates that anchor, allowing your 3.0T to rev faster, respond quicker, and put more actual horsepower to the wheels. Did we mention it's stronger and cheaper too?
Lighter, yet uncompromisingly strong.
We stripped out the weight, but we didn't sacrifice durability. The TruDrive pulley is lighter than the competition, but it is also substantially stronger where it counts.
Unlike standard all-aluminum pulleys that can warp or compress under load, the TruDrive features a stainless steel hub. This hybrid construction completely eliminates the speculated aluminum compression caused by bolt torque and intense supercharger belt tension, ensuring true alignment and a lifetime of reliability. This was especially important when considering our 207mm pulley release.
179mm – $289.99
187mm – $299.99
193mm – $314.99
207mm – $329.99
Get yours here: https://www.vorsprungautowerk.com/products/audi-30t-overdrive-crank-pulley?variant=52034482897199
