LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Internal vs External Balancing

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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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I know the difference between these two. But is there a reason doing one over the other?
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Builder preference really. My motor is externally balanced.

Although if you are planning on going with a supercharger, an internally balanced rotating assembly is preferred.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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you're running a hamonic balancer not dampner upfront joe?
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by myltwon
you're running a hamonic balancer not dampner upfront joe?
ATI Superdamper.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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ah ok so it's a weighted flexplate but dumper upfront?
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Yes indeed.
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