what exactly does the fluidampner do?
07-23-2003, 09:34 PM
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what exactly does the fluidampner do?
all i know is that its for harmonics or something, but just wondering what does it actually do? is it that much better then stock? is the lt4 one much better then the lt1? will i need one even if i balance my rotating assembly? what does it do for horsepower? thanks
07-23-2003, 11:11 PM
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It absorbs tiny vibrations of the rotating assembly, Im not sure how great the stock LT1 balancer is or how it compares to the LT4 ... and HP wise , dont expect anything noticable , maybe like one hp ? But it supposedly makes the egine more stable at high rpm's , well not supposedly , it does, otherwise Race Teams across the world wouldnt be using them ...
07-24-2003, 12:34 AM
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you might not need one now, but once you car get so fast, i believe its 11.99 or faster you are required to have sfi approved stuff like dampner's and bellhousings and stuff. But i would'nt waster your money on it until you are forced to.
07-24-2003, 05:30 PM
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ok here you go
it stops harmful vibration in your motor it slows friction so you dont wear your bearings btw no fluiddamper they are not servicable so in time the fluid gels and you end up with a 300 + dollar hockey puck get one you can drain and refill like ati
07-24-2003, 05:38 PM
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Never seen a Fluidampr "gel" and the ATI uses a servicable elastomer, no fluid.
A torsional dampener does just that... it dampens vibration as well as torsional loads to the crankshaft. The factory torsion dampener is tuned to work in the stock operating range of the engine. Not to say that it will blow up once pushed beyond 5700 rpm but it is not designed for high rpm dampening. For a performance engine seeing more than 6000 on a regular basis, an aftermarket dampener is a good buy. Not to mention, you may need SFI approved pieces as you start putting down better times at your local track.
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A torsional dampener does just that... it dampens vibration as well as torsional loads to the crankshaft. The factory torsion dampener is tuned to work in the stock operating range of the engine. Not to say that it will blow up once pushed beyond 5700 rpm but it is not designed for high rpm dampening. For a performance engine seeing more than 6000 on a regular basis, an aftermarket dampener is a good buy. Not to mention, you may need SFI approved pieces as you start putting down better times at your local track.
Mike
07-24-2003, 07:58 PM
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does anyone know if the lt4 dampner is better? i wont see much track time maybe three or four times a year if even that. i mostly daily drive the car and ocasionally street race it. 95 % of the time the rpms dont go over 2000. would i be safe with a stock one or a lt4? thanks
07-24-2003, 10:51 PM
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you would definetely be safe with the stock one for that, unless you starting running 11's or faster......the lt4 would be nice if it was free, but i would;nt waste the money on it unless you plan to race the car more.
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