Question about Dampners
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Livermore Ca
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Question about Dampners
I just purchased a motor on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2457863715
Should I used a fuild dampner?
I'll be auto-x and road racing (Beginner) this motor.
Should I used a fuild dampner?
I'll be auto-x and road racing (Beginner) this motor.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Las Vegas - Just stop perpetuating myths please.
Re: Question about Dampners (Coupe89)
Wow! That deal sounds too good to be true Coupe. I just have to question builder was able to stuff 6" rods in-between pistons and a 3.875" crank?
Well yes the fluid type dampner is better at reducing crankshaft vibes to the timing set. But if correctly balanced you can run with a normal elastomer type dampner.
Definatly would be worth it to dissemble motor and blueprint/verify everything yourself before start-up. :yesnod:
Well yes the fluid type dampner is better at reducing crankshaft vibes to the timing set. But if correctly balanced you can run with a normal elastomer type dampner.
Definatly would be worth it to dissemble motor and blueprint/verify everything yourself before start-up. :yesnod:
Race Director
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From: Indianapolis IN
Re: Question about Dampners (cardo0)
They say Fluid dampers are for 6000-7000 RPM, but it cant hurt, you can get one for $99 at
http://www.dirttrackthunder.com
http://www.dirttrackthunder.com
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Re: Question about Dampners (cardo0)
Cardo0 - I have a 4 inch stroker and 6 inch rods. I also have a 3.875 kit that I'm making a 396 ci short block motor just to get it out of my garage. Some rods are manufactured for stroker applications. The other big thing is the cam base circle.
If you stay away from Comp roller Cams rod grinding is not required
If you stay away from Comp roller Cams rod grinding is not required
