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Fluid Dampers
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From: Hendersonville, NC
Originally Posted by npccpartsman
I know it made his hotrod truck run as smooth as silk.
There is actually a main external balancer, and a free-floating balancer inside of it which rides on the layer of silicone....the silicone transfers the harmonic vibrations to the inner balance ring, but does so in a slow a, for lack of better terms, "metered" manner, as to absorb as much as possible in the process.
I do know it has been keeping the bottom end and bearings together in engine number 6 here under some pretty heavy revs (revs that had previously been pounding connecting rod bearings severly) and reduced alot of wear, judging by the last teardown. Lifters still arent living though
Ask npccpartsman about that, we still cant get the busted number 1 exhaust lifter out of my crankcase.
Last edited by PSD 60L Fx4; Sep 26, 2006 at 07:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
Lifters still arent living though Ask npccpartsman about that, we still cant get the busted number 1 exhaust lifter out of my crankcase.
Ask npccpartsman about that, we still cant get the busted number 1 exhaust lifter out of my crankcase.
......I thought you knew how to build a motor 
and anyone who says this motor isn't tough needs to go for a ride with Matt.......spare toilet paper provided at no charge
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Originally Posted by CBSuperduty
I can tell you that when I heard Gene's Red Racer Truck and saw the motor I was amazed. It is so smooooooth. Money worth spending.
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Originally Posted by PSD 60L Fx4
Yes, very much so. I can certainly assure you that even stock, 2 identical engines side by side, one with the damper and one without- the one with would have a significantly less amount of bearing and piston skirt wear at 100,000 miles than the one without.
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Originally Posted by KLINE925
does anyone know how much for the fluid damper and how much to install it?
All thats required is removing the fan shround, fan and fan stator, and belt. Simply unbolt the damper (they are TTY bolts so you'll need to replace the bolts, can get them through Ford) and bolt the new one on.
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Originally Posted by KLINE925
any suggestions on where to buy?
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bottom line would it be worth putting one on a stock 2004 f250 6.0l with exception of afe stage 2 intake, and edge platinum. talked to a mechanic who only knows of drag racers using them, or someone with motor work. so is itworth it stock?
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bottom line would it be worth putting one on a stock 2004 f250 6.0l with exception of afe stage 2 intake, and edge platinum. talked to a mechanic who only knows of drag racers using them, or someone with motor work. so is itworth it stock?if it was that good would everyone have one?
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I have installed dozens of Fluidampers on small and big block Chevrolets over the years, I really have had good luck with them. Comparing bearing wear on similar engines with elastomer balancers, bearings look like they have double the miles on them. I installed my 6.0 Fluidamper when I had the cab off for the headgaskets and studs, so installation was quite easy. I would recommend a Fluidamper for every 6.0 out there, even deadstock commuters/grocery getters.
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