Harmonic Balancer. 6 Rib or 8 Rib

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Jan 18, 2016 | 02:33 PM
  #1  
Ok I’m trying to get an ATI Harmonic Balancer for my 06 Z06. The stock balancer is 6 Rib in front and a 4 Rib A/C. Everywhere I look I keep getting an 8 Rib and 4 Rib A/C. I can’t run a 6 Rib built on an 8 Rib ATI Harmonic Balancer can I? I’ve check everywhere and I can’t find anything. Can someone help me out or let me know if I’m crazy.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 02:43 PM
  #2  
Why can't you just use 6 ribs of the 8?

On the cheapo Summit C2501 balancer that some (including me) use, they actually have 8 ribs, but the extra 2 are towards the rear of the car and are unusable.. but they're still there. So we are all using a 6 rib belt on a balancer with 8 grooves.

So, I don't see why you can't just use 6 of 8 for now.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 03:12 PM
  #3  
I wasn't sure if you could run a 6 rib belt on an 8 rib Harmonic balancer. It just thrown me off that the ATI is 8 rib and not 6.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 03:13 PM
  #4  
I dunno.. might want to call them and ask first
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Jan 18, 2016 | 03:23 PM
  #5  
Well if it's working for you then I don't see why it won't work for me but I will get better clarification.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 03:54 PM
  #6  
They only make a 8 rib so you can use it on a NA car or blower car. Just use your 6 rib belt on it.

You are fine. Just have to pick std diameter or underdrive.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 07:09 PM
  #7  
Im using a 8 rib overdrive damper right now n/a with a 6 rib belt.it works fine.but Im goin blown in a couple of months and it will be a 8 rib setup.
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Jan 20, 2016 | 12:09 AM
  #8  
Ok thanks guys it just threw me off.
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Jan 20, 2016 | 12:33 PM
  #9  
As said before, a 6 rib belt on an 8 rib pulley is balancer is fine.

Just make sure the belt is on the back of the balancer. The 2 ribs in front should be unused.
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Jan 20, 2016 | 03:48 PM
  #10  
ttx350z. I know that thanks for the information.
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