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I'm rebuilding my motor.. again. and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Ross Tuffbond Metal Jacket Harmonic Balancer before the engine builder gets to it.

it looks like it only allows for the timing belt and alternator - no power steering or aircon. i dont need the aircon because ive ripped the whole system out, but what about the power steering?

Can anyone steer me in the right direction?

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Yep correct, you can buy them in just timing and alternator, or you can add on power steering and aircon.

Out of curiousty, what's the best price you guys buying the balancers for? Been thinking about chucking one on mine as the standard one looks like it's seen better days.

ati super damper

+1

Definitely the best Harmonic Dampener out of the two.

To suit RB26, allowed ALL factory fitted rb25 belts. Just had to modify my p/steering pump, by moving the pulley 5mm forward, as i was using rb25 parts on my rb25/30. Otherwise a straight bolt on.

+1

Definitely the best Harmonic Dampener out of the two.

To suit RB26, allowed ALL factory fitted rb25 belts. Just had to modify my p/steering pump, by moving the pulley 5mm forward, as i was using rb25 parts on my rb25/30. Otherwise a straight bolt on.

What makes one better than the other and whats wrong with the std balancer? Has anybody actually been able to determine if the secondary forces are reduced at critical rpms using the aftermarket items???

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