What damper to use with 416 LS3?
So you took an LS3...Invested time and money into stroking it. I'm sure you have some tasteful internal, head work and a cam....Yet you want to cheap out on probably one of the most vital parts that prevents engine damage? Seriously? Spend the money and get an ATI balancer. What's another $500??
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So you took an LS3...Invested time and money into stroking it. I'm sure you have some tasteful internal, head work and a cam....Yet you want to cheap out on probably one of the most vital parts that prevents engine damage? Seriously? Spend the money and get an ATI balancer. What's another $500??
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So you took an LS3...Invested time and money into stroking it. I'm sure you have some tasteful internal, head work and a cam....Yet you want to cheap out on probably one of the most vital parts that prevents engine damage? Seriously? Spend the money and get an ATI balancer. What's another $500??
So you took an LS3...Invested time and money into stroking it. I'm sure you have some tasteful internal, head work and a cam....Yet you want to cheap out on probably one of the most vital parts that prevents engine damage? Seriously? Spend the money and get an ATI balancer. What's another $500??
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ATI Dampener Tech Hi All, My choice is to fit an ATI Dampener with Key Way, reasons below :
1. The ATI dampener has a Key Way as do my/most Forged Crankshafts.
2. The ATI/most custom dampeners also have a Key Way that allows an Index Position MARK to be placed on the OEM crankshaft.
3. The LS engine DOES NOT HAVE TDC "marked" NEEDED for TDC Timing Verification with a Keyed Dampener Index now simple.
4. The installation of a Belted SC REQUIRES a Dampener/Crankshaft Key Way.
5. The Race Track RULES could require a SFI Dampener.
The other above tech is well given.
I ALWAYS fit an ARP dampener bolt, thread coated with Jet Nut, then Torqued to 400 .ft/.lb.
Lance
1. The ATI dampener has a Key Way as do my/most Forged Crankshafts.
2. The ATI/most custom dampeners also have a Key Way that allows an Index Position MARK to be placed on the OEM crankshaft.
3. The LS engine DOES NOT HAVE TDC "marked" NEEDED for TDC Timing Verification with a Keyed Dampener Index now simple.
4. The installation of a Belted SC REQUIRES a Dampener/Crankshaft Key Way.
5. The Race Track RULES could require a SFI Dampener.
The other above tech is well given.
I ALWAYS fit an ARP dampener bolt, thread coated with Jet Nut, then Torqued to 400 .ft/.lb.
Lance
