ATI damper pin kit
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ATI damper pin kit All, for my upcoming H/C setup, I am planning on running the ATI pulley/damper. I noticed on Thunder Racing's site, they sell a "damper pin kit" for the ATI piece... does anyone know what is involved in installing this?? Is it similar to a "crank key" on traditional SBC's where there has to be a groove in the snout of the crank, or...??
More importantly, would it be overkill for an average (G5) H/C setup, or would the extra $120 be worth the peace of mind?? I am already SERIOUSLY overkilling the whole project (already have Jesel SS rockers, just ordered Schubeck lifters, will order Katech timing chain within a couple of weeks, etc...), so a little bit more won't hurt... however, if I don't need it, that's another $120 that's still in my pocket.
Thanks.
<small>[ November 13, 2002, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: BurnOut ]</small>
More importantly, would it be overkill for an average (G5) H/C setup, or would the extra $120 be worth the peace of mind?? I am already SERIOUSLY overkilling the whole project (already have Jesel SS rockers, just ordered Schubeck lifters, will order Katech timing chain within a couple of weeks, etc...), so a little bit more won't hurt... however, if I don't need it, that's another $120 that's still in my pocket.
Thanks.
<small>[ November 13, 2002, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: BurnOut ]</small>
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All, for my upcoming H/C setup, I am planning on running the ATI pulley/damper. I noticed on Thunder Racing's site, they sell a "damper pin kit" for the ATI piece... does anyone know what is involved in installing this?? Is it similar to a "crank key" on traditional SBC's where there has to be a groove in the snout of the crank, or...??
More importantly, would it be overkill for an average (G5) H/C setup, or would the extra $120 be worth the peace of mind?? I am already SERIOUSLY overkilling the whole project (already have Jesel SS rockers, just ordered Schubeck lifters, will order Katech timing chain within a couple of weeks, etc...), so a little bit more won't hurt... however, if I don't need it, that's another $120 that's still in my pocket.
Thanks.
<small>[ November 13, 2002, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: BurnOut ]</small>
More importantly, would it be overkill for an average (G5) H/C setup, or would the extra $120 be worth the peace of mind?? I am already SERIOUSLY overkilling the whole project (already have Jesel SS rockers, just ordered Schubeck lifters, will order Katech timing chain within a couple of weeks, etc...), so a little bit more won't hurt... however, if I don't need it, that's another $120 that's still in my pocket.
Thanks.
<small>[ November 13, 2002, 09:52 AM: Message edited by: BurnOut ]</small>
As they say, better use the search function instead of making dupes. Last edited by xjaguar; Aug 16, 2010 at 10:29 AM.
I don't think it will be overkill if your application is constant mid-high RPMs like road racing. AFAIK both the ATI damper and the pin kit serve the purpose of better endurance for your engine's bottom end for sustainted periods of mid-high rpms, as well as protecting your timing chaing on H/C scenarios, and a must for supercharged apps.
Thanks! Didn't knew how that pin kit fit.
As they say, better use the search function instead of making dupes.
Thanks! Didn't knew how that pin kit fit.
As they say, better use the search function instead of making dupes.
It's not to bad of a job, just remove the crank pully bolt, leve the stock pully on and install the die on the front of the crank. Drill the hole and remove the stock pully, install the ati damper. Also measure the depth of the key slot cut into the ati hub and then put a piece of duct tape around the drill bit about 1/8" shorter. This will tell you when to stop drilling so you dont hit the timing chain gear on the crank with the drill bit.
