65RoadRacer
Well-Known Member
I realize that the cast 360 crank was externally balanced and used a different balancer than the 318-340, but when you're running a forged crank (Scat) can you run a 318/340 balancer?
I did the search, but there were so many variables that it's easier to ask, sorry if this is repeated. Also, it seems that every "performance" balancer is a bit thicker than the OE, with notes such as:
Due to changes by the manufacturer over time, the tab MAY need to be ground and re-welded. The damper face for pulley mounting will be forward of the OEM location by .150” for 2-ring internal balance, .450” for 3-ring int. balance, .750” for 3-ring ext. balance. Hubs may be shortened by the listed amount for internal balance & by .600” (.150” fwd of OEM) on ext. balance if tab is cleared. 2-ring int. balance can be installed in OEM location with minor clearancing of timing tab & retain OE timing mark.
Just about everyone I talk to says that balancers are a pain for the small block. So what do you guys run for a damper? I'm kind of thinking with a forged crank 360 just getting an OE style balancer is going to eliminate issues.
I did the search, but there were so many variables that it's easier to ask, sorry if this is repeated. Also, it seems that every "performance" balancer is a bit thicker than the OE, with notes such as:
Due to changes by the manufacturer over time, the tab MAY need to be ground and re-welded. The damper face for pulley mounting will be forward of the OEM location by .150” for 2-ring internal balance, .450” for 3-ring int. balance, .750” for 3-ring ext. balance. Hubs may be shortened by the listed amount for internal balance & by .600” (.150” fwd of OEM) on ext. balance if tab is cleared. 2-ring int. balance can be installed in OEM location with minor clearancing of timing tab & retain OE timing mark.
Just about everyone I talk to says that balancers are a pain for the small block. So what do you guys run for a damper? I'm kind of thinking with a forged crank 360 just getting an OE style balancer is going to eliminate issues.