Balancer Suggestions

[ga94gt]

I want some suggestions on a good balancer. What is the difference betwen the SFI approved and the non SFI approved?

I have been looking at these. Are PP stuff any good?

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=PP-80007K 1&comp=LRS

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=PP-90007K 1&comp=LRS

 

[Stanger007]

If you keep up with the engine master challenges, you'll see a lot of people use the PP balancers. I bought the SFI after doing some research. It has held up well after a couple years even with the street of the blower belt pulling on it.

I have installed the non-SFI one on another Mustang and am doing another car tomorrow afternoon with the same balancer.

Most are just fine with the non-SFI piece, as I think you will be. Look at the recommended RPM ranges for each. Be sure to get the spacer that goes along with it.

Wes

 

[ga94gt]

What are some of the benifits of the SFI vs the non? In your research what did you find out?

 

[StadEMS3]

I bought the Romac one from E-bay, haven't had any problems with it for 2yrs since install.

 

[Venom351R]

+1 for Romac

 

[ga94gt]

Should I get the 50 oz or the 28 oz?

 

[HGFireHazard]

I depends on what your rotating assembly was balanced to.

Factory is a 50 oz imbalance, but a lot of aftermarket stroker kits and such are balance to 28 oz or for some extra buck, internal (0 oz).

Your flywheel also has to be the same imbalance.

 

[ronstang94]

just replaced mine with a pioneer/powerbond piece from summit, they price matched it for $165. no spacer needed, 50 oz, went on easy, SFI approved, good up to 12,500 RPM (excessive) . Part number PIO-872030.

 

[HISSIN50]

One last note would be that there is some junk SFI stuff out there - just because it's SFI doesnt mean it's quality. I'd take a non-SFI Pioneer over some of the junk SFI's any day.

Good luck.

 

[Black Stampede]

Love my romac

 

[MattZ281LE]

Romac again. Nice piece but pricey. They are a tight fit. I heated mine up and it goes on much easier.