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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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Am in the process of building my parts so i can have the motor stroked. The guy building the motor wanted to run a weighted harmonic balancer. Any ideas on products out there or other input which may be better? Thanks for any assistance.
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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That would meen the engine will NOT be internally balanced. If it is a low dollar motor, use a factory 400 dampner. Or else go with an ati or fluidamper. You also need a weighted flex plate and or flywheel. Or a counter balance plate.(I built 5 different 383's before my current motor). They are good bang for the buck.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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Make sure that you go all forged with everything, you will be glad that you did.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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It doesn't cost that much more to go internally balanced. That is how we build our 383ci motors and have had great success. If you are still looking for a rotating assembly let me know, I can make you a good deal on one that is balanced and ready to assemble!!
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Originally Posted by KJ@SDPC
It doesn't cost that much more to go internally balanced. That is how we build our 383ci motors and have had great success. If you are still looking for a rotating assembly let me know, I can make you a good deal on one that is balanced and ready to assemble!!
hey, I might just have to give you a call. Do you guys do 396s too? Man, I have not decided what to do yet. Too many choices, lol.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by KJ@SDPC
It doesn't cost that much more to go internally balanced. That is how we build our 383ci motors and have had great success. If you are still looking for a rotating assembly let me know, I can make you a good deal on one that is balanced and ready to assemble!!
This is a possibility, I will call Monday and see what's up.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Definately go internal balance, it will save alot of headaches in finding parts and making them work.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by WS Sick
Definately go internal balance, it will save alot of headaches in finding parts and making them work.
Yep, did my research and am going to have it internally balanced. Not worth the headaches.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Great to hear, you'll be happy with it, nothing puts a smile on your face like a 383 (ok there's a few things, but not many)
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