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Old 12-02-2015, 03:04 PM
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Is there a difference between my stock harmonic balancer and a lightning balancer?

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Old 12-02-2015, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
There's quite a few articles about it. The best I've seen so far is built54's (Joey's) build. This guy stayed on it , - worked everything out quick, never stuck for long. He went on to improve it more moving up from blower to blower for awhile...never lost a posted race. Look his build up if your in question about anything, or if you just wish to solidify your own thinking. Good Luck, - fun project for sure!
How can I find his build? My searches are coming up empty...
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Long block is in!

Now I'm waiting on a few parts and I should soon be set to tear this baby down finally!

Excited af guys
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Originally Posted by v8der1212
Long block is in!

Now I'm waiting on a few parts and I should soon be set to tear this baby down finally!

Excited af guys
Ohhhh shiny
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Got the motor stripped down a bit, got all the way down to the intake manifold. Also took the PS and AC comp off as well as the tranny bolts. Should be out within a few hours tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by v8der1212
Got the motor stripped down a bit, got all the way down to the intake manifold. Also took the PS and AC comp off as well as the tranny bolts. Should be out within a few hours tomorrow!
That is awesome man!
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Originally Posted by v8der1212
Is there a difference between my stock harmonic balancer and a lightning balancer?

I'm running through a final checklist
Yes. But don't go out of your way to purchase one. You can use the stocker and just use an aftermarket uncaged pulley.
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Motor is out!
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