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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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Looking for some input on UD Balancers i have read allot of pros and cons about all the brands. I am ready to pull the trigger on a Powerbond which is the same as SLP's which gets goods reviews then there is ASP which gets mostly good reviews but has had issues with belts popping. ATI has one which is only 10% UD which is twice the cost but quality and i also found a March fluid UD which i dont see much info. on anyone use the March? and how much difference is the 10 to 25% Pulley?
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The smaller the dia the less ability it has to dampen the vibration.
I had a slp and now have a ATI the engine is much smoother with the ATI. Plus ATI will match the balancer to your exact needs.

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I dont really have any exact needs besides freeing up a few HP and i figured being the engine is apart now is the time to replace the stocker plus the lower end is geting rebalanced and the machine shop wants the balancer i plan on using.
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i have the March 25%.....it's a very nice piece, but i'm not really sure if the HP claims are true.....i can't tell a difference....if i could do it all over again, i'd keep the stocker and put my money towards other go fast parts
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Well i went with a ATI UD damper lots better reviews than the other brands!

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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thats the route I went brother. how did you get yours? I just called ati and set it up but some other people who I have told to do this havent had much luck. The 10% of the ati may not seem like much but it has been proven to out dyno the 25% pulleys because of how well it actually dampens the engine which also frees up hp. I love mine lol
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I called to get their recommendations and ordered it thru my supplier

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I got a guy at Ati contact info and just asked he said he had the parts to make one up right away! Also this one is a 25% UD for the acc. And 10% UD on the A/C!
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any ud pulley kits use stock belts so i dont waste me gatorback belt
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I have a ASP UD with belts that I would sell for $175 shipped if your interested
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No i think most UD's require different belts but you could probably sell it here!
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Funny thing i just got the tracking info. from ATI and they are 25 min away from my house i had no idea or i would have picked the damper up!
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