SPRINGVILLE, NY [March 25, 2026] – Fluidampr announces the release of a new smaller diameter damper holding tool. Part number 300024. The tool provides for easier Fluidampr performance damper installation by the user holding it in place while the damper bolt is installed. It can also be used as a …
Power Is Nothing Without Control
Fluidampr x ESP: Protecting Heavy Super Stock Power. For nearly 5 seasons, Fluidampr has supported Heavy Super Stock at Empire State Pullers, where engines run under extreme load and control matters every pass. Torsional vibration is a hidden force inside engines that affects performance, durability, and long-term reliability. In Heavy …
Duramax Damper Installation Done Right: External Balance and Crankshaft Clamping Explained
When you’re building or maintaining a high-performance Duramax, torsional vibration is not theoretical. It’s a real force acting on the crankshaft every combustion event. Left unmanaged, it accelerates wear, loosens components, and can ultimately lead to crankshaft failure. The harmonic damper is a critical component in protecting crankshaft durability. Here’s …
HOT ROD Explains Engine Balance and Harmonic Dampers for Performance Builders.
HOT ROD has published a technical deep dive into one of the most misunderstood components in high-performance engines: the harmonic damper. In this latest article, Fluidampr contributes engineering insight to clarify the difference between a “harmonic balancer” and a true torsional vibration damper — and why that distinction matters for …
Fluidampr Announces Performance Damper For Nissan SR20 Engines
SPRINGVILLE, NY [Dec. 7, 2025] – Fluidampr announces the release of a performance crankshaft damper for Nissan’s SR20 engine family, including the SR20DE found in 1995–1998 200SX models regaining popularity in grassroots drifting and street performance, and the SR20DET used in various turbocharged applications globally. The part number is 630931. …
Building Big Power: Engine Power’s 509 W-Series with Fluidampr
The team at Power Nation’s hit show Engine Power, is known for bringing high-horsepower projects to life, and in this episode they dove back into their all-aluminum 509 cubic inch W-series build. Viewers watched as the hosts sealed up the engine, added induction and ignition systems, and prepared the …
Testing the Limits: Fluidampr Prototype Harmonic Damper for SR20 Engines
When it comes to building reliable, high-performance engines, few components are as overlooked as the harmonic damper. Recently, our team joined forces with Jimmy Oakes Garage to test a prototype Fluidampr damper for the Nissan SR20 engine. The results reinforced why professional builders and racers continue to trust Fluidampr: …
EPARTRADE Webinar: Torsional Vibration Solutions for Modern Powertrains
As engine performance evolves, so too must the technology that ensures reliability under power. In a recent EPARTRADE webinar, Brian LeBarron of Fluidampr / Vibratech TVD delivered a deep dive into the role of torsional vibration dampers across motorsport, OEM, marine, defense, and industrial applications. His insights reinforced a core …
Fluidampr Performance Damper Now Available For Toyota UZ Series V8 Engines
SPRINGVILLE, NY [August 25, 2025] – Fluidampr introduces a new crankshaft damper developed at the request of the Toyota UZ engine performance community. The damper delivers superior crankshaft torsional vibration control to provide greater durability and performance when engine modifications are made. Part number 570801 fits a broad range of …
A Harmonic Damper is Critical for Engine Reliability: Controlling Crankshaft Torsional Vibration.
Protect You Engine from Harm You Can’t See. You’re enjoying the car scene and even maybe racing. Along the way you’re likely adding performance upgrades and learning many things from observation and experience. Some problems, such as vibration, aren’t so obvious and it can be costly without the right harmonic …










