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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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I need a new balancer on my LT4 and the chevy dealer said $599. Thats seems a bit high, does anyone know a cheaper place to get a balancer.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Yeah, that's a bit on the high side...I have part# 12551486 for the LT4 balancer with a list price of $341.86. Give Superior Chevy a call and tell them you want the forum discount on it and you should get it at very close to that price.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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is there some reason you can't use a local parts house for a replacement?
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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I saw that the part is on ecklers for $250. I called and they said its an exact replacement, but its not made by GM. How does this sound?
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Ecklers rule
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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I have a fluidamper balancer that i got for $369. much better piece
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by UCFVetteLt4
I need a new balancer on my LT4 and the chevy dealer said $599. Thats seems a bit high, does anyone know a cheaper place to get a balancer.

$599 for the GM piece? Heck you can get better damper from ATI super damper for around $400
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Van Devere in Akron, Oh. http://www.worldparts.com/vandevereoldsmobile/ cheapest i've found....
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dealers are the highest prices you will find on anything
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I have a brand new LT4 balancer that I removed from a LT4 Crate engine. I will take $300 for it and shipping.
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