Differential counter weight
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Safety Car
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Differential counter weight
I know there is a post or maybe two on this subject that are pretty old. Just looking to see if anybody still removes these weights and noticed any vibrations and such. Anybody??
I know its just under 5 pounds and not a big deal to keep it, but I like going lighter where I can, like trashing the secondary air pump and its plumbing. Just looking for some feedback here...Thanks.....Oh, my car is an auto
I know its just under 5 pounds and not a big deal to keep it, but I like going lighter where I can, like trashing the secondary air pump and its plumbing. Just looking for some feedback here...Thanks.....Oh, my car is an auto
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I will reply to my own post seeing that nobody had anything to offer.......I removed the counter weight.....I noticed no difference at all......My engine, internally, is stock.....Just in case anybody cared about removing the weight.
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Still running the stock engine and differential mounts?
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I know right.......It was mentioned that the weight was for a 900rpm vibration.....I am NEVER sitting at 900 rpms long enough to feel anything. Who knows, maybe hanging a 4.6 pound weight off the driver diff case was a possible side affect for the early driver side diff leaks.....God only knows...But thanks for your feedback
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Finally somebody with an actual question and not being a smart _ _ _. The things that changed with my car as far as drive line is the Powerbond harmonic balancer( 2 pounds heavier than the OEM one), added 12mm couples to replace the 10mm ones, fully built auto trans. Also, have headers, full exhaust and a SC. I am a fan of removing non-essential weight and a lot of racers do remove this weight. I had to try it out and it will remain off the car....
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My thoughts and feedback in another thread on this subject;
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1607524597
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1607524597
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