Ross Balancers For Rb26 - Who Has Bought One Recently?

[JGTC]

Adding this old thread from 2012 about Ross balancers to consolidate the info;

 

[JGTC]

Also related - the installation guide pertaining to RB motors which outlines a few key points including pulley alignment, crank snout inspection etc.

https://rossperformanceparts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Ross-Tuffbond-Harmonic-Damper-Installation-Instructions.pdf 

[Stixbnr32]

Interesting Im about to order the 12T balancer and trigger kit for my 26.

Tuner swears by them.

[JGTC]

Another thread over on the performance forums with additonal info. They accomodate the trigger kit nicely, i think prep and correct installation goes a long way to making them work correctly.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eperformanceforums%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D67228295&share_tid=67228295&share_fid=3371&share_type=t

[azzada1]

Use a ross balancer and trigger kit that I bought late 2016 on my built rb25 ~600hp, dyno work, rollracing, track night and street work so far. pulled the motor out to sort another issue and everthing is in great condition with no issues snout is fine, balancer is fine trigger kit is brilliant so in the short term it hasnt caused any issues like decives older balancer.. When talking to one of the techs over the phone he seemed to think incorrect install and not torquing the balancer bolt can cause some issues. Would not hesitate to buy another ross balancer.

[JGTC]

Just got my car back today from MRC Mark said he replaced the 3 standard drive belts with smaller sized ones to fit the smaller underdriven pulleys correctly. Worth noting for anyone else looking at replacing their balancer as the original belts can be chucked back back on, but not ideal. Mine was the basic metal jacket version that is compatible with AC in stock location.

 

While the car was there I also got my injectors serviced so i got Mark to spin it up on the dyno to do a check over and a few power runs to ensure the balancer and fuel were doing what they were supposed to for peace of mind.

 

[bubbabooga]

Just finished installing my race series balancer and trigger kit. 

After Initial fitment I ran a straight edge from balancer to power steering pulley and found the power steering pulley around 2mm out of square and alignment. 

This is using rb30 block, crank and power steering pump and bracket with an rb30 spec balancer. 

Some massaging of the pump mounts with a flappy disc and a die grinder had it lined up perfectly. 

Just word for thought I would always recommended double checking belt/pulley alignment to save future hassles. 

[Roy]

So based on recent experiences people are happy all this hoo-ha has been resolved with Ross balancers?

I have myself in a pickle where I need a new R33 GTR power steering pump and when you can find them people want the same money as a Ross balancer that means I can go back to either of my old PS pumps with a vanilla Metal Jacket balancer. 

Silly question are they any heavier or lighter than std?

 

[Stixbnr32]

Yeah been running my ross balancer/trigger setup for almost a year no issues.

445kw running low 11's with launch control issues - now waiting for spring to get closer to the 10

[JGTC]

Ross has also updated their balancers in mid 2019 to have an integrated crank trigger and also a bit more robust (slightly higher HP rating) across the range.

https://www.facebook.com/RossPerformanceParts/posts/2425259977752017

Ross Performance Parts are excited to announce the release of our new **Nissan RB Metal Jacket Harmonic Damper with Integrated Crank Trigger Disc**

We decided it was time to rebuild our RB Metal Jacket from the ground up. Incorporating over 15 years of experience, countless racing engine hours and feedback from industry experts from around the globe, the result is a product that is not only cheaper, but better, than our old 'bolt on trigger' option.

The integrated trigger has a number of benefits. Not only does it seamlessly service crank triggering, it also allowed us to increase damping mass by a huge 20% in our Metal Jacket range while decreasing overall assembly weight. These changes resulted in an increase of the horsepower rating to an industry leading 800hp, while still maintaining all OEM pulley diameters and offsets for a true bolt on upgrade.

Get yours here - http://bit.ly/Ross-RB-Dampers