FLUIDAMPR Performance Damper 1994-1997 7.3L Powerstroke
Using only 3 parts--a laser-welded sealed housing, an internal inertia ring, and highly viscous silicone fluid between the two--these SFI-approved Fluidamprs can control all crankshaft vibration, not just a limited frequency range. As a result, you get reduced wear on the main bearings and timing gear, more stable valve train operation, and less chance of crank failure.
94-97 Ford Powerstroke 7.3L External Balance Steel Black Zinc Finish O.D. 7-1/4 In. Performance Damper
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Heavy and BIG
While my engine is out getting a new oil pan, I read about and decided to replace the stock damper with the Fluidamper. WOW! This this in very large in diameter and heavy. The heavy I don't mind. However, and this is a caution for 94.5 7.3L owners with the T444E Powerstroke. This damper comes -very- close to the water pump pulley. Close enough that I am unable to get the serpentine belt through without taking the pulley off the water pump. With the pulley removed, the assembly will go like this:
- Install the belt
- install the pulley
- install the fan spacer (from the kit(
- Install the fan
I hope to never have to change the belt again since it will require more than just slacking the tensioner. I look forward to how this will feel once I get the engine back in. -
WOW! THIS THING IS IMPRESSIVE!!
I CANNOT BELIEVE THE DIFFERANCE THIS MADE ON MY HIGH MILAGE OBS. OLD DAMPER WAS WABBLING A LITTLE, NOT BAD BUT I WAS GOING TO DO MY LPOP SO IT WAS TIME. SPRUNG FOR THIS EVEN THOUGH IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN OVERKILL.. I DONT CARE WHAT IT COSTS, THIS THING IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD. MY 7.3 IDILES AS SMOOTH AS A GASSER NOW, AND QUIET. ITS BUTTER THROUGH THE ENTIRE RPM BAND NOW. I WAS GETTING SOME INTERESTING VIBRATION IN THE HIGHER RPM'S BEFORE BUT NOT ANY MORE! NIGHT AND DAY IMPROVEMENT, ALMOST FEELS LIKE A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST THING I DID TO MY ENGINE. DONT HESITATE, THESE ARE AN INVESTMENT IN ENGINE LONGEVITY BY HOW MUCH THEY REDUCE INTERNAL VIBRATION COMPARED TO THE OEM- THERE BY REDUCING WEAR. THANKS CLAY!
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Well engineered product, extremely helpful customer service.
These guys are great at Riff Raff diesel. Clay is always helpful, and returns calls. These days that's a tall order! I installed the fluid damper and while I don't sense much difference vs the stock harmonic balancer at idle , the real magic happens at high RPM. Great product, and worth the cost to ensure more stability , and longevity. Thank you Riff Raff diesel !!
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Fluidampr harmonic balancer
This harmonic balancer is a quality product and does what it says. Definitely smoothens out idle
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Great Product
Clay is great to deal with. Install was easy and there was a instant change in how smooth the engine idled and a difference cruising down the road.
Thanks again Clay
