Wobbly balancer
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Granite Falls WA
what generation corvette do you have?
there is not "one" aftermarket balancer for any generation. there are choices and decisions to be made. will you be doing the R&R yourself or would you like recommendations for a shop to do the work? somem opt for an underdrive damper. if you ever plan to put on a power adder like a supercharger you wouldn't want one of those. some folks opt for a cam upgrade when doing a harmonic damper change - it's alot of work to get the damper off (on C5's you have to move the steering rack) and then the cam is right there. some folks also opt for other upgrades while in there too - timing chain upgrade, timing chain cover upgrade (2 piece), etc.
give us a little more information and you'll get more responses.
there is not "one" aftermarket balancer for any generation. there are choices and decisions to be made. will you be doing the R&R yourself or would you like recommendations for a shop to do the work? somem opt for an underdrive damper. if you ever plan to put on a power adder like a supercharger you wouldn't want one of those. some folks opt for a cam upgrade when doing a harmonic damper change - it's alot of work to get the damper off (on C5's you have to move the steering rack) and then the cam is right there. some folks also opt for other upgrades while in there too - timing chain upgrade, timing chain cover upgrade (2 piece), etc.
give us a little more information and you'll get more responses.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2007
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We have a 2007 C6 base model, don't want to go racing just need a better replacement then stock {going on the third balancer}. We were looking for a good shop to do the work, as GM will only replace it with the same failing units.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Portland Oregon
Three balancers??? What is going on with them? I work on a lot of these cars and I can say that I have seen some that will run a bit untrue, especially in the older C5s. I have not run across to many C6s with that issue. If you want the best aftermarket replacement I would go with an ATI balancer. Durabond also makes a decent aftermarket unit, and it can be had in the standard demensions. I usually don't recommend underdrive pulleys, but Durabond makes a good one, and if I remember right its available in the standard replacement size.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Woodinville WA
Three balancers??? What is going on with them? I work on a lot of these cars and I can say that I have seen some that will run a bit untrue, especially in the older C5s. I have not run across to many C6s with that issue. If you want the best aftermarket replacement I would go with an ATI balancer. Durabond also makes a decent aftermarket unit, and it can be had in the standard demensions. I usually don't recommend underdrive pulleys, but Durabond makes a good one, and if I remember right its available in the standard replacement size.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2007
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The factory balancer is a two piece assembly bonded together with rubber, the bond is letting go. If looking at your pully and see it wobbling its ready to go. Warrenty will only allow GM dealers to replace it with factory parts, our last one lasted two thousand miles. The only way out is to replace it with after market parts.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Roseburg Oregon
Three balancers??? What is going on with them? I work on a lot of these cars and I can say that I have seen some that will run a bit untrue, especially in the older C5s. I have not run across to many C6s with that issue. If you want the best aftermarket replacement I would go with an ATI balancer. Durabond also makes a decent aftermarket unit, and it can be had in the standard demensions. I usually don't recommend underdrive pulleys, but Durabond makes a good one, and if I remember right its available in the standard replacement size.
