Tools & Fabrication - Hawk LS Series Harmonic Balancer Installation Tool & Other Stuff

Hawk LS Series Harmonic Balancer Installation Tool

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Here is the Hawk LS Series Harmonic Balancer Installation Tool. It has been on market for 8 years now and proven itself to be a must when installing a harmonic balancer. Universal installer tool kits do not work well with the GM LS Series motors. No longer do you have to chance stripped or damaged crank threads trying other installation methods.

There are two versions offered, the GM LS1, LS6, LS2 & LS3 or the GM LS7. The GM LS7 version is approximately 3 inches longer due to the deeper crank threads in the GM LS7. So the tool needs to be longer. The GM LS7 version can be used on other LS motors but there may be clearance issues with the added length of the tool during use.

HOW TO ORDER? PLACE YOUR ORDER

HERE FOR GM LS1, LS6, LS2 & LS3 (http://www.coloradospeed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3654&products_id=10976)

HERE FOR GM LS7 (http://www.coloradospeed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3654&products_id=18291)



COMP Cams Camshaft Degree Kit (GM Gen III/IV LS-Type Kit)

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This kit contains everything needed for camshaft degreeing when the cylinder heads are OFF of the engine.
Kit includes the following:
• #4790 − 9" Degree Wheel
• #4901 − Heads Off Degreeing Fixture
• #4909 − 0-1" Travel Dial Indicator
• #4912 − 5" Dial Indicator Extension
• #4933 − Plate Style TDC Stopv
• #4794 − Wire Degree Wheel Pointer
• One Crankshaft Socket

HOW TO ORDER? PLACE YOUR ORDER
COMP Cams Camshaft Degree Kit (GM Gen III/IV LS-Type Kit) (http://www.coloradospeed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3654&products_id=18263)




COMP Cams LS Valve Spring Compressor

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Exclusive new valve spring removal tool engineered specifically to work with all GM Gen III/IV LS-type engines. The easy-to-use custom design enables the removal of one or two valve springs at a time without the hassle of removing the rocker stand or any of the other installed rockers. The tool works both with cylinder heads installed on an engine in a vehicle or with the cylinder heads off. The simple design facilitates easy usage in vehicles where other tools are incapable of reaching the tight spaces. This tool is a “must have” for all LS engine builders and enthusiasts.

HOW TO ORDER? PLACE YOUR ORDER
COMP Cams LS Valve Spring Compressor (http://www.coloradospeed.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3654&products_id=18257)



If you have any questions, please do e-mail us or call us as we may not be readily available on LS1TECH to answer questions you may post here. Note that order update requests are not answered here, please e-mail or call us direct.

+1 for Hawks.

I bought 2 of these back when they first hit the internet. A must-have for A4 cars.

Friendly tip. Oil the threads before every use. It makes them last longer.

Please tell me why it would matter on the trans type :D

There seems to be a bit of confusion why there are two versions.

There are two versions offered, LS1, or LS7 note the LS7 version is approximately 3 inches longer due to the deeper crank threads in the LS7. So the tool needs to be longer.

*The LS7 version can be used on a LS1 but there may be clearance issues with the added length of the tool during use.

*The price difference between the version’s is due to the add cost of material and method of shipping. This is why a LS1 version is offered at a much lower cost.

Please tell me why it would matter on the trans type :D

Because M6's can be put in 4th, thread the stock bolt in, TQ pulley, install new bolt. Done. No install tool required ;)

I never use this tool on manual cars. Only automatics.

Ah I gotcha, I use mine on M6s and A4s (I have the only A4 F-body I have ever worked on :() Still doesnt change the fact that I do not want to pull the pulley on by a spinning bolt. And that is the reason I have the tool. I have a Kent Moore flywheel holding tool for keeping the motor still ;)

Im definitely going to buy one soon.

I got to use the tool last week end putting the balancer on my LS6 and it worked fanstatic. Just thought it was great I'm so glad it bought it. I've read some terrible stories about installing the balancer but the Hawk tool makes it so easy.

Thank You for the kind words!

This is a must have tool and is made with with excellent professional quality... AWESOME tool and at a great price especially for how well it is constructed. If you don't have one hit up BYUNSPEED and buy yours.... Thanks 618HAWK and BYUNSPEED

Hawk for president :nod:

Just got my balancer installer today. Worked great, good product.

Just ordered mine, This is my first ls build and am trying to complete the shortblock myself :)

Best post of the day

Just wanted to quote this part for clarity.

I *thought* I had the baddest, macdaddy balancer installer kit in my toolbox. It came in a nice plastic case, with all kinds of adapters, plates, bolts, washers, etc... but guess what ?

The dang thing wouldn't work on my LS2. :toetap:

I actually took the OEM crank bolt, cut the head off, turned it down in a lathe and threaded it to fit inside my installer tool. Probably wasted 1-2 hours dicking around trying to make it work... (and eventually it did)

In hindsight, it would have been much easier/smarter to just buy the Hawk installer tool. :lol:

I just wanted to post my two cents in this thread, since it might help someone from running into the same problems I had with a "universal" kit.

when ever I try to click the link to check out the price of the balancer, I get a 403 forbidden page...

Just ordered mine, This is my first ls build and am trying to complete the shortblock myself :)

We got a bunch of these ready to go and now there is the option to purchase an OEM LS balancer bolt or an ARP LS balancer bolt. Thanks!

I tried to checkout on the Colorado Speed website and it keeps asking me to change the ship to address. I'm in Vancouver, BC Canada if that makes any difference.

I tried to checkout on the Colorado Speed website and it keeps asking me to change the ship to address. I'm in Vancouver, BC Canada if that makes any difference.

Shoot us an email and we'll fix it pronto so we can unlock it so it'll ship to Canada. Thanks.

Why you need one of our ls1 balancer tools

http://youtu.be/nLIB14jaORY

What a jackass.

I was also waiting for the motor to slide off that block of wood as he was hitting it so he could bust up the cast oil pan.

FYI, there will be a 1-2 day delay on shipping the balancer tools. We'll get caught up soon. Thanks.