Good luck with the project & thanks for the feedback!

I would like to make a video of that, that is insanely fast, faster than anybody I've ever seen in my life actually!

Nice - appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Make sure you have some good quality stands (not a time to go cheap (:-) Also, check out my video on getting C5s up on stands. You could also have a car guy buddy (that you trust) give you a second opinion as well. Good luck!!

Thank you!

Great to hear!

Glad you enjoyed it

Good point, I do seem to remember doing that although I thought I used a grinder to grind just enough off of it to slide it in.

That's awesome appreciate the feedback and enjoy your C5 with a totally new attitude! Would you mind letting Andy and Josh know that I talk to you into it, I'm going to hit them up in the future for some sort of a discount on a project! I 100% love their products, that's why I make the videos, but I also know I'm helping them sell a few kids too, at least I think I am. Just mention toys 4 life C5 please.

@@Toys4Life I don't know Andy and Josh. Are they from A&A. I am using Don Kinder at SloHawk in Bridgewater MA.

Gotcha, Yes there at A&A.

Glad it was helpful!

Appreciate your input - thank you!

No, your engine oil gets up to 220° which means the balance are probably gets to around 200 f often. Bring it up to 160 and you're good.

Glad it helped

Thanks for sharing!!

Hopefully you won't have to do it!

Very Similar - but there are some differences.

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Glad it was helpful!

Agreed 👍

Dave , I knew this would come up and I am glad it was you commented about using a more exotic & $$ balancer because you are one of those guys that I trust 100% about engine related things. (b/t/w There are not many on that list). I am not concerned about the durability of the Powerbond as I have many reputable sources that from experience say it will hold up (as well as my own 4+years). Durability aside, specifically, what is the ATI balancer going to do for us that the Powerbond doesn't. What does it do better about controlling or minimizing any damaging effects of the vibration/torsional harmonics? Since it is January in MN - we have some time on our hands I am looking for the longer answer (:-) I will be away for several hours so I will look forward to your response later today!

Personally, I’d never put an ATI on my car. Fluidampr or Innovators West only. Unless your engine is totally stock, then the factory dampener/power bond should work fine. Any track usage and I’d at least get one with the SFI 18.1 certification.

@@Toys4Life Ken, the Powerbond balancer is just fine as a factory replacement but when you increase the power level of your engine you really need to look at an aftermarket balancer. The ATI balancer controls both torsional and axial forces that most other dampers cannot control. That is why the ATI has elastomer O-rings encapsulated in the shell to control both of these forces. And are tuned to work over a wider RPM range at a higher power level. One thing I would do if you are going to use a replacement balancer on a modified engine is to scribe a line across the hub and the outer ring so you can see if the ring has slipped after hard usage. Also a heat gun is a good tool to see how hot your balancer is getting after a hard pass at the drag strip.

@@natez0690 Do you know that Callies will not warranty their crankshafts if you are using a Fluid damper, I wonder why that is?

My thoughts too

I don't know, that's a lot of torque on the balancer bolt. You can try it. Some people say it works if your emergency break is good. If you could get at it from above, someone could stand on the brakes I guess. As far as the steering wheel goes, however you want to accomplish locking it in places up to you. Just make sure nobody turns it.

Appreciate the kind words. If you have marked the balancer like my balancer diagnosis video shows and it is not moving - you an put it off for a while - just check it often. What part of the country do you live in?

@@Toys4Life KC, MO

I have not. I have heard 99.9% good things about Powerbond so that is what I went with. So far, so good!

When fully tightened the crank will be recessed a bit. It will not be flush. Unless there was damage to the crank or the balancer, going to the full torque spec for the crank bolt you are using - should fully seat it to where it needs to end up. 1/4 inch seems a bit much, should be closer to 1/8 - but maybe the summit balancer is thicker? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/armoZNOTvcusdmg.html

Yes, it has an elastomer ring and could fail. It seems to have a good reputation, so does the d a y c o power bond that I recommend and use.

@@Toys4Life So the DAYCO PowerBond wont fail like the stock one?

@@naranjoceidy I didn't say that. It's got a better reputation in the stock one. Any elastomer harmonic balancer can potentially fail.

@@Toys4Life gotcha, what do you recommend in any after market that wont fail?

Most shops 1k (small shop) to $1,400 (stealership) I believe. If you live in MN and need yours done, we could probably work a deal to save you some $$$

@@Toys4Life I appreciate the gesture very much... I am in Arizona. I am having a hard time finding a shop that takes pride in getting the job done correctly...

@@markwest9447 yeah, you got to find someone you trust and stay with them for sure.

Stock engine, new balancer installed properly, car used normally - not required. When I replace balancers I recommend it and probably only charger $50 more to pin it.

ATI is absolutely an excellent balancer, but if I'm not mistaken, I think they suggest rebuilding them for street use after 10 years. I'll report back if my power bond fails. So far so good with over 600 supercharged crank horsepower. (5 years). With all that extra resistance from the supercharger, I can't see the power bond failing on a naturally aspirated application.

Fluidamper if you never want to touch it again.

Glad to hear it!

If your power steering rack is leaking big time, you could get it rebuilt.

NICE!! I have used NAPA without issue. Check Corvetteforum.com archives for more info!

@@Toys4Life thanks. Went with a Carter, made in Mexico Removed a Delco, made in China that was 11 years old with 33K kms. We shall see how this one compares.

It is just a socket I have in my box that is used for interior axle nuts on Dana 44 front 4x4 axles that happens to be the right diameter.

The fully seated balancer is not flush with the end of the crank. The crank ends up being recessed a bit when fully torqued down.

@@Toys4Life thank you!

Hi Ken (I think that’s your name sorry if not). One more question on the A&A kit please. What size pulley are you using? Is it the standard 4 inch or smaller? Thank you very much. I finally pulled the trigger and bought the kit last week. Having race proven motor sports in DE so the install next month. I went with 3.8 pulley cause I have headers but was curious what you were running with your horsepower gains. Thanks again! You have been a great source of info for me.

@@ctvette1318 congratulations, you're going to love it! I went with a 3.6 pulley.

@@Toys4Life Thank you!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I clicked on each part and took and added them up. Some I would return upon completion of the job ..just a thought

A couple hundred I suppose if you needed every tool. More if you need a good jack & stands - but a guy should have some of this stuff I do believe.

Josh, Andy or someone else over there? I'm going to call them.

Talked to Josh last night My power bond had less then 1000miles I recommend keeping and eye on yours the rubber bulged out of the front and threw belt I am running the 3.4 pulley with quite a bit of tension but still should of got longer then a year,he also recommended gates idle pulley as my delco wasn’t happy either Thanks for all the great content keep up the good work

My flywheel holder has worked perfectly for several jobs. I have no doubt it'll work for a bunch more.

Check your power steering fluid tank, see if it's low. If so check your rock, see if it's leaking. Check your water pump out really good, that's easier to replace what we're doing this job.

Just the price point. I had not heard of any issues what so ever with the PB1117N so that is what I went with. The SS is SFI rated (handles high RPM better) so i you are going to rev up past 6000 often it is not a bad idea.

@@Toys4Life I think the fact that you pinned the crank to balancer removed any probability of issues as well. Thanks again. Btw great tip on shifter mod I agree that another 1/2 inch shorter would be ideal

Stock dampeners fail at a higher rate than normal it seems on all c5 years.

Not sure I understand?

I'm too basic on mecanic skill to do that job.

I live here in the Midwest so I think it would be cost prohibitive unfortunately (:-(

Not sure what shops are charging in 2024. 1000-1300 perhaps? I would do it for $850. Anyone have this done recently - what did you pay?

Run, don't walk away! Go to Corvetteforum.com and post a question about decent shops in your area.

I am not sure. For some super strange reason knock on wood fingers crossed, mine has been solid for 8 years.

I'm in the Midwest, where are you?

If you try to pull the balancer onto the crank with the old bolt you're going to pull some threads out of the end of the crank. Then you're in a pickle. Can they email you for a replacement crankshaft?