what harmonic balancers are people using?
what harmonic balancers are people using? Theres a lot of different price ranges on them, $20 for used stockers, $150, Summit house brand to $200ish TCI brand to $380 ATI ones. For the most part im trying to be somewhat realistic here and trying to get my car finished without buying John Force parts that is over kill. Thought about buying a stocker now to get my motor finished and upgrade later on down the road or buy a mid grade one now and use it even later down the road. Dont think i need a fluid damper....or do i? Is this a perticular part i can go middle of the road and be fine? Whats everyone else using and how does it work? I only plan on spinning to 6500rpm-ish so no 7k pulls for me.
You'll prolly get a bunch of different answers as what is used and which is best.
Personally, I went w/the ATI Super damper on my new motor. It has a good track record.
Harmonic frequency vibration isn't your friend whether you're spinning to 8500 or 6800.
You've already spent a good chunk of cheese on a new build, don't skimp on the balancer..... get the best you can afford.
Personally, I went w/the ATI Super damper on my new motor. It has a good track record.
Harmonic frequency vibration isn't your friend whether you're spinning to 8500 or 6800.
You've already spent a good chunk of cheese on a new build, don't skimp on the balancer..... get the best you can afford.
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the summit pulley is sfi approved. that is what i will be running, but have not tested it past 6k yet.
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ATI is the one to get. Just make sure you get the one for your application (rpm's, engine stroke length, etc). I don't know about the ls1 balancers, but for a gen 1 smallblock they have different diameter and different elastomer o-rings in them for different applications.
