Description
Fluidampr Engine Dampers are designed to control destructive vibrations which are transfered thru the crankshaft. Each time the air/fuel mixture inside a cylinder is ignited, the combustion that occurs creates a torque spike that is applied to the crankshaft through the piston and rod. This torque spike is so severe that it not only turns the crankshaft, it actually twists the crankshaft ahead of its normal rotation and then the crankshaft rebounds. This twisting action is known as torsional vibration. When these torque spikes and forces get into phase with the natural frequency, critical torsional harmonic vibrations occur and can be seriously destructive to the bearings and the crankshaft. Dampers are designed to control those destructive vibrations. Critical harmonic vibrations occur numerous times in a engine’s operating range. Stock rubber and elastomer-type dampers are frequency sensitive “tuned absorbers”, and work at only one critical frequency. In the case of a stock rubber damper, it is tuned for a factory engine’s critical harmonic vibrations. If you change the mass of pistons, rods, or the crankshaft, you change the natural frequency of the crankshaft assembly; therefore, the stock damper is no longer tuned to the new frequency of vibration, and you may be headed for early failure of expensive engine components. Dampers also create heat while they work, and rubber is a poor dissipator of heat. This heat and the exposure to the elements deteriorates rubber, causing it to crack and change durometer, which then leads to inertia ring slippage, damper failure, uncontrolled torsional vibration, and costly engine parts breakage.
Description
Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer
Finish
Black Zinc
O.D.
8-1/2″ (8.500)
Safety Rating
SFI 18.1
Bore Dia. Min/Max
1.378 / 1.379
Degree Marking Range
31 Timing marks 2 degrees apart and one @180 degrees
Engine Balance
Internal
Degree Markings
Yes
WT. in lbs.()=Rotating weight
9.7 (6.5 Rwt)
Material
Steel
Keyway
Single
Length
2.1
Mounting Hardware Incl.
No
Vehicle Fitment:
1993-2005 Lexus GS300 Base L6.2997cc Engine Components::Crankshaft Dampers
2001-2005 Lexus IS300 Base L6.2997cc Engine Components::Crankshaft Dampers
2002-2005 Lexus IS300 Sportcross L6.2997cc Engine Components::Crankshaft Dampers
1992-2000 Lexus SC300 Base L6.2997cc Engine Components::Crankshaft Dampers
1993-1998 Toyota Supra Base L6.2997cc Engine Components::Crankshaft Dampers
1993-1998 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo L6.2997cc Engine Components::Crankshaft Dampers
