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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Default Harmonic balancer question...
At what point/power level should I worry about replacing the factory balancer? When all is done on my current project, I'm hoping to have roughly 800hp at the crank.

I know that there are plenty of people on this site that are running just as much power (and even more), so I'm curious as to what would be recommended.

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When you get one get a 10% UD from ATI. They are the ****.
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When you get one get a 10% UD from ATI. They are the ****.
I was looking at a few different ones, but am unsure of which one to get....and if I even need one?? I noticed that a couple are even "Tuneable" and rebuildable? This is all-new territory for me, so keep the comments coming.
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Bump. Anyone else have any ideas?
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Interested in hearing as well.
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They are not cheap but next time you are at the track look at what is on 90% of the dedicated racecars. ATI is on them for a reason....... I like my March OK but it is heavy.
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