Harmonic Balancers

[coolblue65]

I am currently putting together the parts for my 347 build and I am trying to decide on a good quality balancer that isn't going to blow the budget.

Right now I am leaning towards this Summit balancer (which I am sure is made by a well known company and just rebranded) its SFI rated and only $114:

http://store.summitracing.com/partd...839044+4294871851+4294871848+115&autoview=sku

Aside from that the only ones that are under $200 are the Professional Products balancers that you find on Ebay that are about $100. They say they are SFI approved as well.

So should I just go with the Summit balancer?


Here is what I am building:

DSS 347 Shortblock
Trickflow heads
Comp XE 282 HR cam
Victor Jr intake
Fidanza Aluminum flywheel
Jet hot Hooker Competition long tubes

 

[mustangdave]

Well, one option is a stock one from NPD for a litlle under $100, but I like the easy to read markings on the aftermarket units.

 

[coolblue65]

well i would like something thats SFI approved (and looks nice).

 

[Stanger007]

I have the Professional Products SFI balancer - works great, has held up well at the track and has VERY clear markings. Be sure to get the spacer if necessary for your application.

I'm not sure how the stock balancers are for the classic mustangs, but guys over in the 94-95 forum that replace a busted stocker with another stocker end up having that one go out as well, they also frequent the track.

Wes

 

[coolblue65]

Isn't a spacer only required on late model applications?

 

[rbohm]

as long as the balance factor matched the crank and flywheel/flexplate, go for it.

 

[HistoricMustang]

as long as the balance factor matched the crank and flywheel/flexplate, go for it.

Yes, be sure to do your research on this!

HistoricMustang

 

[coolblue65]

It will be a 28oz set-up... the rotating assembly is 28oz, the Fidanza flywheel comes with both 28 & 50oz weights, so I am covered there.

 

[mstngjoe]

With the $$$ you're putting into that mill, don't scrimp on the balancer.

Romac.

 

[HookandLadder]

http://www.bhjinc.com/

 

[badmustang]

I have the Professional Products SFI balancer - works great, has held up well at the track and has VERY clear markings. Be sure to get the spacer if necessary for your application.

I'm not sure how the stock balancers are for the classic mustangs, but guys over in the 94-95 forum that replace a busted stocker with another stocker end up having that one go out as well, they also frequent the track.

Wes

hi the professional product damper "sfi" is that lighter than the stock damper..

 

[coolblue65]

Seeing as how there are companies on ebay selling new Romac balancers for $199+$9 shipping, I think I will go with them. There is no way I would have payed the $300 that I see on most other websites adertising.

 

[badmustang]

hi the professional product damper "sfi" is that lighter than the stock damper..

found the damper weigt 10.25 for the power force plus damper
but can't find the weight of the oem damper of the 1969 351-w