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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 01:22 PM
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Previous owner provided this HB & Bolt Kit. When upgrading from stock, I’ve normally seen Pin Kit installations. This (pictured) appears to be a Woodruff Key style. I have not pulled the stock balancer but I am assuming stock has the woodruff key style? If so I am sure I will order a new one….
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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 01:47 PM
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No key in stock balancer, it's a interference fit.
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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 02:27 PM
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If I'm not mistaken you will have to use some rtv sealant to fill up the key slot in the balancer before you install the bolt since there is no key way in the crankshaft.
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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 03:02 PM
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yup won’t be using this one than… I will order one with a drill pin design….

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If I'm not mistaken you will have to use some rtv sealant to fill up the key slot in the balancer before you install the bolt since there is no key way in the crankshaft.
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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 07:04 PM
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A pin kit will work with that HB. My ATI Super Damper is channeled just like that. You drill the crank, install the pin, install the HB with the pin in the channel. Fill the channel the rest of the way with high temp goop.
If you’re not pinning it to the crank just fill the channel with goop before you install it.
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Old Oct 10, 2022 | 07:09 PM
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I just counted the splines on the outer band. It has eight groves. My stock LS1 only has six grooves. I would almost assume this one was meant for a kit that would have wider pulleys installed at all points, or even meant to be used with a blower, turbo or supercharger anyways. I might just post it for sale…..

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A pin kit will work with that HB. My ATI Super Damper is channeled just like that. You drill the crank, install the pin, install the HB with the pin in the channel. Fill the channel the rest of the way with high temp goop.
If you’re not pinning it to the crank just fill the channel with goop before you install it.
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What is the part number on your Summit Balancer? The Summit SUM-C2501 bracket racer SFI damper is designed specifically for Corvette pulleys. This is the Balancer part number that I bought for my 2006 Convertible 6.0L Corvette and the Balancer that many install on their C5 LS1 and LS6 and C6 LS2 and LS3 Corvettes unless they choose an underdrive Balancer. The extra 2 ribs are so that you can install a supercharger later down the road. There are pin kits that work with the Summit SUM-C2501 Balancer. These dampers are spin-tested to 12,500 rpm and carry an SFI-18.1 strength rating.
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Like usual Mike..,another very informative post...

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Would you mind linking me to an appropriate pin kit?
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What is the part number on your Summit Balancer? The Summit SUM-C2501 bracket racer SFI damper is designed specifically for Corvette pulleys. This is the Balancer part number that I bought for my 2006 Convertible 6.0L Corvette and the Balancer that many install on their C5 LS1 and LS6 and C6 LS2 and LS3 Corvettes unless they choose an underdrive Balancer. The extra 2 ribs are so that you can install a supercharger later down the road. There are pin kits that work with the Summit SUM-C2501 Balancer. These dampers are spin-tested to 12,500 rpm and carry an SFI-18.1 strength rating.
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Originally Posted by V_3_T_T_3
Would you mind linking me to an appropriate pin kit?
Video Why you should pin your harmonic balancer on C5 & C6 Corvettes – Corvette Parts Center
LS/LT Crankshaft Pinning Kit LS1 LT1 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 6.2 LM7 LS2 LS3 LQ4 L83 Pin | eBay




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https://lsxinnovations.com/product/ls-crank-pin-kit/







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Good info...thanks
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Buy one on Fleabay they are about 50.00 or less
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only numbers I can find on the pulley are as follows

2104
A1112100
SFI SPEC 18.1



Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert
What is the part number on your Summit Balancer? The Summit SUM-C2501 bracket racer SFI damper is designed specifically for Corvette pulleys. This is the Balancer part number that I bought for my 2006 Convertible 6.0L Corvette and the Balancer that many install on their C5 LS1 and LS6 and C6 LS2 and LS3 Corvettes unless they choose an underdrive Balancer. The extra 2 ribs are so that you can install a supercharger later down the road. There are pin kits that work with the Summit SUM-C2501 Balancer. These dampers are spin-tested to 12,500 rpm and carry an SFI-18.1 strength rating.
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My ATI balancer is keyed this way and I used a normal pin. if you don't use the pin then you need to fill that cavity with RTV.


The other kind of pin is drilled once the balancer is on the crank, it lays "sideways" and the crank bolt holds it in place.
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Originally Posted by schmuckingham
My ATI balancer is keyed this way and I used a normal pin. if you don't use the pin then you need to fill that cavity with RTV.


The other kind of pin is drilled once the balancer is on the crank, it lays "sideways" and the crank bolt holds it in place.

Any chance you have a pic of the sideways link? I can’t seem to get a mental picture of that…. Thanks




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Originally Posted by V_3_T_T_3
only numbers I can find on the pulley are as follows

2104
A1112100
SFI SPEC 18.1
What year is your Corvette?
The Summit part number should be on the box that the balancer came in.
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I will double check box tomorrow but unfortunately I did not see anything on it

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Originally Posted by Adwest52
If I'm not mistaken you will have to use some rtv sealant to fill up the key slot in the balancer before you install the bolt since there is no key way in the crankshaft.
What is the purpose of filling the keyway slot when not used?
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