Balancer
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If you're going to invest in a new balancer, I would suggest that you consider going with the largest diameter that can fit on there with the standard water pump, which is a ~10% OD which measures 8.25" in overall outside diameter w/ a ~8" pulley size. That way, you can run a larger upper pulley with better grip to get the same boost that you have now with a stock ~7.5" dia. balancer.
You will need also the OD version of the ECS tensioner with limited travel (is that what you're replacing now?), so that it doesn't collide with the balancer in the event of the belt come off.
And for a small increase in price, you could get an 8 or 10 rib so that you can always upgrade in the future to a wider belt by just changing the accessory and blower pulleys.
I'm running an IW 8-rib 10% OD with their very neat crank pin kit. Their product quality and customer service are top notch. The IW and ATI are the best two balancers out there, IMHO.
You will need also the OD version of the ECS tensioner with limited travel (is that what you're replacing now?), so that it doesn't collide with the balancer in the event of the belt come off.
And for a small increase in price, you could get an 8 or 10 rib so that you can always upgrade in the future to a wider belt by just changing the accessory and blower pulleys.
I'm running an IW 8-rib 10% OD with their very neat crank pin kit. Their product quality and customer service are top notch. The IW and ATI are the best two balancers out there, IMHO.
