suggestions on crank dampner purchase

johnmcgt · 10-06-2002, 11:55 AM

Hey everyone,

I was undeer my car this weekend replacing my rack bushings and noticed the black (rubber?) or lack ther of on my crank dampner.
I am sure I need a new one, the only question is what kind. This is a daily driver and will never be anything but, I am planning minor things, but nothing greater then probably 350 hp.
I am not rich or cheap, I am loooking for quality not cost.
My qustion is open ended, if you need more info just ask, other than that thank you for the advice.

John

DRASTiK · 10-06-2002, 05:04 PM

you could get a factory replacement from the auto parts store, but in time the elastomer (rubber ring) will wear out again. You could also spend twice the cash for an aftermarket one that would probably last much longer. Fluidyne makes street versions called "Streetdamper" that aren't too expensive and are one solid sealed piece with no rubber to dry and crack.

WADS56 · 10-06-2002, 06:00 PM

I have the Summit damper. You can change the weight around on it, SFI spec, and it's cheap.

drudis · 10-07-2002, 08:18 AM

I went with the FRPP from www.buyfordmotorsport.com
Both the balancer and spacer:

302 LX Eric · 10-07-2002, 08:20 AM

I would recommend a Fluidampr (what I've got on my 331), but since you're mostly stock and just using it as a daily driver I guess the Summit one sounds like a good deal, or the Ford unit.

E

Superpromustang · 10-07-2002, 09:59 AM

I wouldn't go with anything else but the fluiddamper. racecar, streetcar, or other wise, that's what I run on my 347.

johnmcgt · 10-07-2002, 05:28 PM

Hey all,

I decided to go with the FMS dampner from a local speed shop for $75. I am planning on a stroker in about a year or so.
I will look at a Fluiddampner at that time.

Thanks for all the great input.

John

10-06-2002, 11:55 AM	#1
johnmcgt Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 31	suggestions on crank dampner purchase Hey everyone, I was undeer my car this weekend replacing my rack bushings and noticed the black (rubber?) or lack ther of on my crank dampner. I am sure I need a new one, the only question is what kind. This is a daily driver and will never be anything but, I am planning minor things, but nothing greater then probably 350 hp. I am not rich or cheap, I am loooking for quality not cost. My qustion is open ended, if you need more info just ask, other than that thank you for the advice. John __________________ K&N: 2.5" Flows(3-chmbr) & Offroad H-Pipe: Underdrive Pullies: Eibach Pro springs: KYB shocks/struts: Pro3I C/C plates:

10-06-2002, 05:04 PM	#2
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	you could get a factory replacement from the auto parts store, but in time the elastomer (rubber ring) will wear out again. You could also spend twice the cash for an aftermarket one that would probably last much longer. Fluidyne makes street versions called "Streetdamper" that aren't too expensive and are one solid sealed piece with no rubber to dry and crack. __________________ Dave 88 GT - 13.4@106 on street tires (2.2 60ft) My Stang RHC member #75 My stang is FOR SALE!!

10-06-2002, 06:00 PM	#3
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I have the Summit damper. You can change the weight around on it, SFI spec, and it's cheap. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

10-07-2002, 08:18 AM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I went with the FRPP from www.buyfordmotorsport.com Both the balancer and spacer: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

10-07-2002, 08:20 AM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I would recommend a Fluidampr (what I've got on my 331), but since you're mostly stock and just using it as a daily driver I guess the Summit one sounds like a good deal, or the Ford unit. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

10-07-2002, 09:59 AM	#6
Superpromustang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carthage, MO Posts: 59	I wouldn't go with anything else but the fluiddamper. racecar, streetcar, or other wise, that's what I run on my 347.

10-07-2002, 05:28 PM	#7
johnmcgt Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 31	Decision time Hey all, I decided to go with the FMS dampner from a local speed shop for $75. I am planning on a stroker in about a year or so. I will look at a Fluiddampner at that time. Thanks for all the great input. John __________________ K&N: 2.5" Flows(3-chmbr) & Offroad H-Pipe: Underdrive Pullies: Eibach Pro springs: KYB shocks/struts: Pro3I C/C plates:

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