have had no problems with mine, 11 years
dia. for harmonic balancer/damper
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Racer
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From: Edwardsville, Illinois 88 stroked s10, 92 stock 6spd
dia. for harmonic balancer/damper
i was searching for a harmonic balancer for my 383 l98 (internally balanced)- and i noticed that there were a few different diameters to choose from- which do i get?
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Racer
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From: Edwardsville, Illinois 88 stroked s10, 92 stock 6spd
i dont have the stock one- i got this bare block from a friend of mine. the fluidamper looks good- but what size- summit had a couple different diameters listed
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Melting Slicks
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From: Milan
The stock neutral L98 is 6-3/4".
You have room for a 7" damper at the timing tab on the timing chain cover , and about 7 1/2 to 7-3/4" to clear the crossmember .
A question.
Which 383 internally balanced kit have you purchased?
-Beppe-
You have room for a 7" damper at the timing tab on the timing chain cover , and about 7 1/2 to 7-3/4" to clear the crossmember .
A question.
Which 383 internally balanced kit have you purchased?
-Beppe-
go with a 6 3/4
Drifting
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From: San Antonio Tx
I tried to use an 8" on my '86 and it did touch the crossmember. I bought a 6 3/4 from Summit. If you are on a tight budget like me they have one that is low priced, supposed to be better than oem and has timing degree marks built in.
Racer
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bumpnzx3
Summit sell a 6.875" 'Street damper' (Fluidamper) which runs for $199. I was thinking of using this next. It isn't SFI approved, but seeing as I don't need SFI approval and therefore don't need to pay for it, it seems a reasonable buy and is the right size or better still, maybe a 1/8" larger than the stock one.
Dave
Summit sell a 6.875" 'Street damper' (Fluidamper) which runs for $199. I was thinking of using this next. It isn't SFI approved, but seeing as I don't need SFI approval and therefore don't need to pay for it, it seems a reasonable buy and is the right size or better still, maybe a 1/8" larger than the stock one.
Dave
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From: W.V.C. Utah
Originally Posted by RWDsmoke
I tried to use an 8" on my '86 and it did touch the crossmember. I bought a 6 3/4 from Summit. If you are on a tight budget like me they have one that is low priced, supposed to be better than oem and has timing degree marks built in.
