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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tehjrow
Considering a stock one from GM is probably $100 now, not bad.

I think I paid $80 10 years ago. (I could be mistaken),.
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 07:25 PM
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Still is $80.00:https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-12551537
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tehjrow
Unless you got a racing engine it's more than you need by about $100.
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by REELAV8R
Unless you got a racing engine it's more than you need by about $100.
Got a link for a $40 balancer?
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Big2Bird
Got a link for a $40 balancer?
Sure even less than that;
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...model/corvette

Me personally I might step it up to this;
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...model/corvette

One thing for sure you don't need a $140 balancer for a stock motor.
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Did find this article regarding 8" vs 6.75" balancers if the OP is interested or anyone else that happens along.

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-...-block-chevys/
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Got it replaced, she fired up and runs good now. Went ahead and replaced the radiator also since it looked like it was leaking. I was able to set the time with the 4pin unplugged and it runs great now!
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