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2FastLX · 12-20-2002, 12:14 PM

Harmonic balancers come in different sizes. Can somebody explain why? If the crank, rods, and pistons are balanced do I need a zero balance harmonic balancer? What about the flywheel? Do I just take the parts to the machine shop and let them figure it out?

As you can tell I am pretty confused on this subject so please fill me in if you know more than me

Thanks

12-20-2002, 12:14 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Engine Balancing Basics - Need help Harmonic balancers come in different sizes. Can somebody explain why? If the crank, rods, and pistons are balanced do I need a zero balance harmonic balancer? What about the flywheel? Do I just take the parts to the machine shop and let them figure it out? As you can tell I am pretty confused on this subject so please fill me in if you know more than me Thanks __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241