Mike Kojima is building a Chevrolet LS3 engine for a customer’s drift car and talks about the benefits of using Fluidampr harmonic balancers. [ 14:25 mark ]
Balancing Your Big Block Right With Tips From Fluidampr
By Brian Wagner DRAGZINE.COM There’s nothing like the sound or power a large displacement engine can make, the throaty tone is unmistakable and so are the fast elapsed times they can produce. Part of having a happy big block is making sure the rotating assembly is balanced correctly with the …
Liquid Engineering: Stopping Torsional Vibrations With Fluidampr
By Scott Parkhurst Published by enginelabs.com In the mid-2000s, before Formula 1 adopted engine speed limits (and then later, hybrid engines), the Cosworth CA 2.4L flat-plane crank V8 achieved an incredible 20,000 rpm on the track. It was reported that crankpin loading reached 13,088 pounds. To control vibration forces at …
Visit with Turba Tom
Turba Tom, the popular Cummins enthusiast and YouTube star welcomed our own service tech, Nick Orefice, to his garage. “I met Tom at UCC 2019 and we kept in contact,” says Nick. “He was happy to let me stop by while I was taking a trip to Pennsylvania. He was …
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 …
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.
Tractor Pulling Dampers
If your hobby is tractor pulling or you are a tractor pulling enthusiast, a highlight of Summer is the competition action at the local county fair. The heart pounding feel and sound of pure torque delights the crowd, but all that power can mean huge problems if you don’t protect …
How To Install a Torsional Damper Correctly
By Mike Magda | FEBRUARY 18, 2013 EngineLabs.com