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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 12:27 PM
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Harmonic Balancer

Has anyone changed theirs for a aftermarket one? I'm just wondering what benefits I might see.



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1987 Camaro IROC-Z
350 TPI (L98), HyperTech Airfoil, K&N Filters and modified airboxes, AC Delco RapidFires, Taylor SpiroPro 8mm wires, Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings for front and rear LCAs and sway bars, KYB struts and shocks, BFG g-Force Z-rated tires, MAC STB, MAC SFCs, JET low temp stat, CarSound Hi-flow Cat, 3" Mandrel-bent pipes, Flowmaster muffler, Corvette Servo, TransGo Shift Kit, Corvette 2000 Stall, TruCool LPD tranny cooler, T-tops.

2001 Sunfire GT
2.4L, 5-speed, K&N cone filter, interior detailing, 200W Monsoon Sound System (8 speakers), Silver Metallic exterior with grey interior.

Web: http://www.angelfire.com/on3/whitelightening
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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 12:41 PM
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Ask the manufacturers. Im sure they will claim that your engine runs smoother and will last longer. Not much else it could do except look pretty.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 11:41 AM
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I've read all the claims, but I'm looking for real world prrof here. These things are not cheap, so I don't want to spend the money only to find out it made no difference.

Nobody eh?



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1987 Camaro IROC-Z
350 TPI (L98), HyperTech Airfoil, K&N Filters and modified airboxes, AC Delco RapidFires, Taylor SpiroPro 8mm wires, Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings for front and rear LCAs and sway bars, KYB struts and shocks, BFG g-Force Z-rated tires, MAC STB, MAC SFCs, JET low temp stat, CarSound Hi-flow Cat, 3" Mandrel-bent pipes, Flowmaster muffler, Corvette Servo, TransGo Shift Kit, Corvette 2000 Stall, TruCool LPD tranny cooler, T-tops.

2001 Sunfire GT
2.4L, 5-speed, K&N cone filter, interior detailing, 200W Monsoon Sound System (8 speakers), Silver Metallic exterior with grey interior.

Web: http://www.angelfire.com/on3/whitelightening
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 01:24 PM
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Car: '87 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 385 HSR
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
I installed a TD Performance balancer on my 355 since it has the SFI certification and figured I might as well get that now instead of later when I really need it. They are only $120 from Summit (not in their catalog) and are chrome-plated too (not that I cared). On a stock or near-stock engine, you won't see any improvement unless yours has deteriorated (the rubber ring) and the outer ring has slipped (messing up the location of the timing mark).

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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 02:19 PM
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As a side note, I think Lingenfelter uses the stock GM harmonic balancer on his 383's and 420's.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 05:00 PM
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Thanks guys, that's the kinda info I was looking for.



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1987 Camaro IROC-Z
350 TPI (L98), HyperTech Airfoil, K&N Filters and modified airboxes, AC Delco RapidFires, Taylor SpiroPro 8mm wires, Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings for front and rear LCAs and sway bars, KYB struts and shocks, BFG g-Force Z-rated tires, MAC STB, MAC SFCs, JET low temp stat, CarSound Hi-flow Cat, 3" Mandrel-bent pipes, Flowmaster muffler, Corvette Servo, TransGo Shift Kit, Corvette 2000 Stall, TruCool LPD tranny cooler, T-tops.

2001 Sunfire GT
2.4L, 5-speed, K&N cone filter, interior detailing, 200W Monsoon Sound System (8 speakers), Silver Metallic exterior with grey interior.

Web: http://www.angelfire.com/on3/whitelightening
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