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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 07:09 AM
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What is a good harmonic balancer??

I have an externally balanced 400. I need a good harmaonic balancer but don't want to spend 300. Any suggestions??
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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rattler or fluid dampner would be my choice
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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I have a StreetDampner on my 383 Stroker....its viscous filled BLA BLA BLA....

Works good i guess

BTW it says to paint them or they'll rust, i just clear-coated mine & it looks good in the natural steel look.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 07:11 AM
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aren't those 300 bucks or more??
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:10 AM
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Fluid Dampner is 300 Street dampner is 150
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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Where can I get an externally balanced street damper for 150?
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:23 AM
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i thought you were talking internal balanced until i read the whole post. sorry . External I think was 249.99 They are at both summit and jegs
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 08:30 AM
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Thanks but lets stay away from the 300 dollar mark. Anyone??
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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quality costs money, and with an externally balanced engine, parts get more expensive because of the relative rarity. There's no $50 balancer that's worth a ****, so you might as well save the money for a street damper.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Ok, some people are trying to sell me a CAT dampner for 140. Is this thing cheap?? Part number HBF400.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 11:10 AM
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It's basically a stock design one.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 11:59 AM
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If your not planning on MASSIVE HP........and just want a mild 400, goto GM and buy a new one.....

But remember, those balancers have a history, and their history sucks...

If its not a big price difference, buy the Streetdampner or equivelent...

Balancer plays a big roll, ESPECIALLY in an EXTERNALLY BALANCED ENGINE.
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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How about that street damper for 230??? Comments?
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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LIke i said i have the StreetDampner.....

Works fine for me.
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