[DeTomaso] Harmonic balancer

[cengles at cox.net]

Dear Boyd,


               There are lots of options.  I would not recommend the 
Rattler type balancer, although it might do well in a stock or mildly 
modified application.  You could simply get a Ford replacement or 
equivalent aftermarket stock type replacement if economy is paramount.


                The best ones that I am familiar with are ATI, BHJ and 
Rollmaster (IIRC).   I recently bought a BHJ harmonic balancer and it 
was a little less than $300.  ATI and Rollmaster are in the same range I 
believe.


                I suppose that in terms of bang for the buck a stock 
type replacement would be adequate for most uses.  If your mildly 
modified engine gets flogged, then it I would recommend one of the above 
balancers.  They're relatively expensive for a boring engine part, but a 
good balancer.......is still boring, but better in the long run for hipo 
engines.


                       FWIW,  Chuck Engles



On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Boyd Casey wrote:

> I just found out that my Harmonic balancer is shot. I have noticed a 
> wide
> range of prices from just over $100 to close to $500 ( I'm sure if i 
> tried
> I could find some that were even more expensive. What is the consensus 
> as
> far as the harmonic balancer best suited to a Pantera with 351 
> Cleveland
> that has been mildly modified? I don't want to spend more money then 
> is
> necessary  , but I also don't want junk. Any pointers or suggestions?
> Thanks,
> Boyd
>
>
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