3SX or other non-OEM Custom Crank Pulley vibrations vs STOCK CRANK PULLEY smooth ???

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Originally Posted by Zaroth

You don't replace a tire because the rubber gets old. Tires aren't just one big loop of rubber lol. Not really a valid comparison.

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Glad someone gets it.

I'd replace a tire that's old.... My brother had to replace all of the tires on his Golf because they were all cracked from old age. IPD was definitely a little strong with his wording though.

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

My brother had to replace all of the tires on his Golf because they were all cracked from old age.

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Indeed.

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Originally Posted by IPD

even if it doesn't LOOK like it's worn, a 10 year old pulley should still be changed, imho.

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lol I have seen +60yo crank pulleys that still got the job done. All a pulley really has to do is survive. Ill be honest, i've had a UR underdrive pulley since 2004ish but i got it because my stocker was damaged from a rock. Now, I have a spare motor and plenty of parts so running a non-damped pulley on my 9b beast is the least of my worries..

Which reminds me.. Anyone remember when MVP said they would have Fluidamper make us a crank pulley? What ever happened?

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Originally Posted by zba857

lol I have seen +60yo crank pulleys that still got the job done. All a pulley really has to do is survive. Ill be honest, i've had a UR underdrive pulley since 2004ish but i got it because my stocker was damaged from a rock. Now, I have a spare motor and plenty of parts so running a non-damped pulley on my 9b beast is the least of my worries..

Which reminds me.. Anyone remember when MVP said they would have Fluidamper make us a crank pulley? What ever happened?

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Small platform, low demand. Don't count on any major vendor making products for these cars anymore.

ATI make a dampener...was $900 or something

Those that think tire are not replaced due to being old might wish to lookup tire date stamp, and expiration dating. Tires have a use life that is determined by time as well. It ranges from 6-10 years depending on where you are...

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Originally Posted by CoopKill

Those that think tire are not replaced due to being old might wish to lookup tire date stamp, and expiration dating. Tires have a use life that is determined by time as well. It ranges from 6-10 years depending on where you are...

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I don't think anybody said tires don't need to be replaced when they get old. Quote please? It's common knowledge that old tires need to be replaced.

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Originally Posted by Zaroth

You don't replace a tire because the rubber gets old. Tires aren't just one big loop of rubber lol. Not really a valid comparison.

Engine mounts are a better comparison, but I can't see why anybody would go out of their way to replace a mount that appears to be in perfect condition, regardless of age.

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YOU said it.

ATI´s prices start at 750$ and there is a 250$ fee (non refundable) to start the ball rolling... not sure about the pricing today it was 2 yrs ago..

below is what i posted 2 years ago and there was about 0 interest, I guess that "3s" people don´t want to waste money on a harmonic balancer :musik2:

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Originally Posted by mb7050

I have heard nothing but good things about these dampers in racing applications in fact they're proven on some of the fastest Aussie cars around perhaps fastest GTR's/RB's and 1fz´s, 2jz´s anywhere in the world !
some people prefer this over ati .
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8407/dsc0181sd.jpg



METAL JACKET Harmonic Balancers / Crank Pulley Dampers

A World First In Balancer / Damper Design !! Encased Dampener Within Balancers

Introducing a revolutionary development in torsional dampening technology. Utilising the ROSS Tuffbond original elastrometric bonding process to produce the ROSS Metaljacket® series harmonic balancers / crank pulley dampers.

Metaljacket Harmonic Balancers/Crank Dampers designed and manufactured by ROSS.

Metaljacket use the highest spec. 6000 series alloys along with aerospace 7075 hard anodised crankshaft hubs.

Metaljacket is designed to be used on race machines that are driven by enthusiasts on the street, strip,circuit or on the water.

The accessary drive pulley ratios are standard unless requested.

These are the worlds best used by world champions.

* 360 timing marks at 1° intervals
* Adjustable timing disc, for TDC accuracy
* Precision CNC machined 40 Tonne tensile alloy steel hub and vibration dampening ring
* Dampening ring and hub permanently bonded together on TWO axis by our exclusive Tuffbond elastrometric bonding process, ensuring maximum harmful vibrations are absorbed.
* balancer is anodized for durability and appearance
* Absorbs more damaging torsional harmonic vibrations
* Quicker engine acceleration
* Increases engine life
* Lifetime warranty, even for racing use - a world first!
* Never requires maintenance or rebuilding - ever!
* Rated to 1500 HP
* Encapsulated MetaL Jacket® design exceeds AN DRA and SF1 i8.1(USA) requirements
* Fits standard or modified engines
* Affordably priced

From ROSS

"We can make a batch of dampeners to suit the 6G72.

We would need a sample.



Your price for 1 6G72 metal jacket dampener would be $614.25aud +
tooling & freight
x 2 dampener $583.53aud per dampener + tooling & freight
x 3 dampener $552.82aud per dampener + tooling & freight
x 4 dampener $522.22aud per dampener + tooling & freight
x 5 dampener $491.40aud per dampener + tooling & freight"


so it would be 484.5 USD if 5 or more people would buy but remember shipping from Australia might be pretty pricey ... not a bad price at all remember this damper costs up to 600 USD for most applications !

I actually prefer this damper over ATI mainly because it doesnt need maintenance or rebuilding - ever and a lifetime warranty ...

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and I'm still in if we can get 5 or more people to buy this balancer