question on engine balance (again)
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question on engine balance (again)
There have been a lot of threads on engine balance, but I am still not clear on this (I must be dense). I have a stock LT4 engine. If I replace the clutch and replace the dual mass flywheel, what do I have to do to insure that the engine plus flywheel/clutch is balanced again? Does anything have to be done to the harmonic balancer on the front? Thanks for the advice on this, because I'm probably going to have to do this real soon now.
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Originally Posted by nearmiss
There have been a lot of threads on engine balance, but I am still not clear on this (I must be dense). I have a stock LT4 engine. If I replace the clutch and replace the dual mass flywheel, what do I have to do to insure that the engine plus flywheel/clutch is balanced again? Does anything have to be done to the harmonic balancer on the front? Thanks for the advice on this, because I'm probably going to have to do this real soon now.
jeff
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When you take your dual mass off, have your new flywheel "match balanced" to your old one. Don't worry about balancing your clutch or the front damper. Unless you're going above 350 (at the wheels) stay with the dual mass, it's easier and quieter.
