by DANI COLEMAN [Content from Diesel Army] 25 years since the beginning of production, the classic 7.3L Power Stroke is no stranger to current diesel owners. Coming off the production line with 210-275-horsepower, direct injection, and a new hydraulic electronic unit injection system (HEUI), this engine was built for the long …
Modern Small Engine Challenges Drive Harmonic Balancer Innovation
By Brian LeBarron Published in THE SHOP magazine Reducing materials and improving fuel efficiency are pillars of modern OE engine design. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. Who would have thought 10 years ago that 150-horsepower-per-liter would be common off the dealer showroom? With 25-plus highway mpg to boot?! To …
Reviews and Installation of the Fluidampr Honda-B Series #590601
By jetspeedz (Honda -Tech Member) November 2, 2018 You invest money building your FI or NA B-series motor to gain more HP, but like many, one critical component is overlooked. Money is spent on sleeves, forged pistons, forged rods, valves, camshaft, cam gears, turbochargers, nitrous etc. These changes alter the …
Fluidampr Installed in Subaru BRZ Build
LA Sleeve’s Subaru BRZ Build Part:2 In part one of the LA Sleeve BRZ demo car build, we upgraded the suspension and brake systems to complement the planned power increase. In the interest of high-speed handling and maneuverability, we adjusted the ride height to keep the car’s center of gravity …
Corvette Racing Switches to Fluidampr
As reported in the September/October issue of Race Engine Technology magazine, Corvette Racing switched to a custom designed Fluidampr performance damper for their 2017 IMSA GT Le Mans Championship winning season. Special thanks and congratulations to the entire Corvette Racing team! “Fluidampr was able to supply us with an item that has …
Engine Harmonics: Changing Energy Phases From Vibration To Heat
By TREVOR ANDERSON FEBRUARY 24, 2017 EngineLabs.com
DieselArmy.com Explains Why Viscous Dampers Work So Well
Leading diesel enthusiast magazine, DieselArmy.com explains the different types of harmonic balancers and how a viscous damper is the preferred choice when it comes to protecting your engine.