ATI PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS "SUPER DAMPER"
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ATI PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS "SUPER DAMPER"
ATI 8+6 "SUPER DAMPER" now in stock for 1992-96 LT1/LT4 Corvette.
This crank pulley/damper has slightly larger OD (7.362" vs 7.0") than stock GM piece. It has dedicated 8 rib grooves (towards engine) for driving Vortech blower and standard 6 rib grooves (towards radiator) for driving GM accessories. It is same dept as stock GM balancer and will fit all LT1/LT4 Vettes with Opti distributor. It is keyed with standard GM 3/16" keyway. It can be used for ProCharger S/C kits but offers no advantage with regard to 6 rib stock. If enough interest from ProCharger owners will make another version where ribs run continuously from front to back for a total of 15 ribs. Price $495 plus shipping. If interested in purchasing E-mail me at: GREG@BLOWERWORKS.NET REGARDS GREG
This crank pulley/damper has slightly larger OD (7.362" vs 7.0") than stock GM piece. It has dedicated 8 rib grooves (towards engine) for driving Vortech blower and standard 6 rib grooves (towards radiator) for driving GM accessories. It is same dept as stock GM balancer and will fit all LT1/LT4 Vettes with Opti distributor. It is keyed with standard GM 3/16" keyway. It can be used for ProCharger S/C kits but offers no advantage with regard to 6 rib stock. If enough interest from ProCharger owners will make another version where ribs run continuously from front to back for a total of 15 ribs. Price $495 plus shipping. If interested in purchasing E-mail me at: GREG@BLOWERWORKS.NET REGARDS GREG
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Originally Posted by BlowerWorks
ATI 8+6 "SUPER DAMPER" now in stock for 1992-96 LT1/LT4 Corvette.
This crank pulley/damper has slightly larger OD (7.362" vs 7.0") than stock GM piece. It has dedicated 8 rib grooves (towards engine) for driving Vortech blower and standard 6 rib grooves (towards radiator) for driving GM accessories. It is same dept as stock GM balancer and will fit all LT1/LT4 Vettes with Opti distributor. It is keyed with standard GM 3/16" keyway. It can be used for ProCharger S/C kits but offers no advantage with regard to 6 rib stock. If enough interest from ProCharger owners will make another version where ribs run continuously from front to back for a total of 15 ribs. Price $495 plus shipping. If interested in purchasing E-mail me at: GREG@BLOWERWORKS.NET REGARDS GREG
This crank pulley/damper has slightly larger OD (7.362" vs 7.0") than stock GM piece. It has dedicated 8 rib grooves (towards engine) for driving Vortech blower and standard 6 rib grooves (towards radiator) for driving GM accessories. It is same dept as stock GM balancer and will fit all LT1/LT4 Vettes with Opti distributor. It is keyed with standard GM 3/16" keyway. It can be used for ProCharger S/C kits but offers no advantage with regard to 6 rib stock. If enough interest from ProCharger owners will make another version where ribs run continuously from front to back for a total of 15 ribs. Price $495 plus shipping. If interested in purchasing E-mail me at: GREG@BLOWERWORKS.NET REGARDS GREG
Greg, going to offer a deal on 8 rib blower pulley and idler upgrades?
Thanks a ton for your efforts getting these built!
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I am having a tough time picturing the description.. i first imagined it as was state at the bottom.. a 15 rib pulley.. 6 for accessories and 8 for the dedicated blower drive belt.. am I missing something? have apicture of it?
thanks!
Chris
thanks!
Chris
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Originally Posted by bigcityvette
I guess this provides better grip for the supercharger belt? Less slippage? Anything for the L98 like this?
In my experience, an 8 rib setup is fairly reliable as far as belt slip is concerned down to a 2.75 pulley. Beyond that, then you're going to be slipping a bit no matter how tight that belt is.
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Greg, what's the install time on this piece and what is involved? What else is needed besides the blower pulley? The blower pulley is the standard 8 rib design common to mustangs right?
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HI QWIKETZ - ZSTRIPS had a post on installing. Timing chain cover has to come off to remove stock stepped key and replace with standard 3/16" key.
Balancer can be used on Vortech LT1 S/C kit, Carroll LT1/LT4 S/C kit or as a stock GM replacement while you save for S/C !
ZSTRIPS is sending me his Vortech pulleys so I can put together an 8 rib kit for Vortech owners.
I'm also in the process of putting together an 8 rib kit for the Carroll/Vortech LT1/LT4 S/C kit. Should be done very soon.
Regards Greg
Balancer can be used on Vortech LT1 S/C kit, Carroll LT1/LT4 S/C kit or as a stock GM replacement while you save for S/C !
ZSTRIPS is sending me his Vortech pulleys so I can put together an 8 rib kit for Vortech owners.
I'm also in the process of putting together an 8 rib kit for the Carroll/Vortech LT1/LT4 S/C kit. Should be done very soon.
Regards Greg
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I'd guess it would be about 6-8 hours.... R&R ( and having a "good" day) if you have the water pump gaskets etc. etc. before hand.
I would suggest replacing the front seal and perhaps the opti if it has a lot of miles on it while your into it...
Just a thought!
Mo
I would suggest replacing the front seal and perhaps the opti if it has a lot of miles on it while your into it...
Just a thought!
Mo
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Originally Posted by Mo_Bandy
I'd guess it would be about 6-8 hours.... R&R ( and having a "good" day) if you have the water pump gaskets etc. etc. before hand.
I would suggest replacing the front seal and perhaps the opti if it has a lot of miles on it while your into it...
Just a thought!
Mo
I would suggest replacing the front seal and perhaps the opti if it has a lot of miles on it while your into it...
Just a thought!
Mo
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada
Originally Posted by qwiketz
Greg, what's the install time on this piece and what is involved?
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Originally Posted by XTwinTurbo
Actually I did a 8-rib dampener install on my vette, took about 4 hours but can do it now in about 2 hours. Didn't have to remove the timing cover or waterpump. Simply remove bolts holding dampener onto crank. Disconnect belts and jack up car. Get under neath car and walk old crank off by slowly banging with soft wood block on bottom of dampener while someone slowly turns over engine a bit at a time. Slip on new dampener and walk it on with holding bolts (try to keep it aligned and not strip anything while walking new one on).
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From: San Antonio
Hey all,
I'm in the middle of the ATI install and have run into some problems.
I just have a stock motor. 96 LT4. Are there any detailed instructions on how to install this thing?
I've already got the old hub off and am planning replacing the seals before moving forward, but I haven't found any good instructionals for this job.
Do you install the hub first and then the damper? when are you supposed to silicone the keyway if you're not installing a key? Is there an orientation for the hub? Just a lot of questions here and want to make sure I do it right the first time.
Any help would be appreciated.
I'm in the middle of the ATI install and have run into some problems.
I just have a stock motor. 96 LT4. Are there any detailed instructions on how to install this thing?
I've already got the old hub off and am planning replacing the seals before moving forward, but I haven't found any good instructionals for this job.
Do you install the hub first and then the damper? when are you supposed to silicone the keyway if you're not installing a key? Is there an orientation for the hub? Just a lot of questions here and want to make sure I do it right the first time.
Any help would be appreciated.
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From: Stay dangerous my friends
Mic the crank snout and the hub to make sure press fit is correct. You may need to hone the bore.
instructions:
https:/www.atiracing.com/instructions/instructions.htm?srsltid=AfmBOooRpnB-NUMyZP7WHXoo_Y1XZuoaZpW7_WFXwwhoFUQIZbwU v5wo
instructions:
https:/www.atiracing.com/instructions/instructions.htm?srsltid=AfmBOooRpnB-NUMyZP7WHXoo_Y1XZuoaZpW7_WFXwwhoFUQIZbwU v5wo
Racer
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I think fit will be ok, it's just the installing that I'm not really looking forward to doing. I think what needs to be done is the engine lifted and the steering rack removed.
If that is the case, confirmed by someone who's done it, I'm going to just buy a new OE one and throw that back in.
It's just a bit more work than I want to put into it.
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Hey AZ!
I think fit will be ok, it's just the installing that I'm not really looking forward to doing. I think what needs to be done is the engine lifted and the steering rack removed.
If that is the case, confirmed by someone who's done it, I'm going to just buy a new OE one and throw that back in.
It's just a bit more work than I want to put into it.
I think fit will be ok, it's just the installing that I'm not really looking forward to doing. I think what needs to be done is the engine lifted and the steering rack removed.
If that is the case, confirmed by someone who's done it, I'm going to just buy a new OE one and throw that back in.
It's just a bit more work than I want to put into it.
theres no good reason to not be installing a key if you are installing this
Install a key