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Hate to break the news to you. I broke a forged crankshaft on a 1970 Chevy LT1 with a four bolt main. 2 months after I installed a lightweight pulley

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Old 08-11-2017, 10:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hate to break the news to you. I broke a forged crankshaft on a 1970 Chevy LT1 with a four bolt main. 2 months after I installed a lightweight pulley years ago. It broke right behind the first main. You are right about quicker response of the motor. I have installed the ATI dampener on my Z. It's smoother then stock. Motor responses about the same as stock. With the way the oil pump is on the Z. I don't want to take a chance on it failing from high rpm use, like on the track.
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i agree with Rusty 100%, a lightweight crank pulley is a bad idea on these motors. if anything get the ATI dampener! your motor is not worth the few extra ponies imo.

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... I broke a forged crankshaft on a 1970 Chevy LT1 with a four bolt main. ...
Engines have changed a bit since 1970 - better materials, tighter clearances, more attention paid to balancing, etc. Almost an apples-to-oranges comparison.

That said, I wouldn't run a 370Z (or any other car) without a damper. Just not worth it for the (very) few extra ponies gained, IMNSHO. Maybe for a track car but not a DD.
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Engines have changed a bit since 1970 - better materials, tighter clearances, more attention paid to balancing, etc. Almost an apples-to-oranges comparison.

That said, I wouldn't run a 370Z (or any other car) without a damper. Just not worth it for the (very) few extra ponies gained, IMNSHO. Maybe for a track car but not a DD.
I know things have changed. But that was $$$$$ that time. And I don't want to go through that again. Lightweight pulleys are just motor bling. A solution looking for a problem.
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I'll put it simple. The oem always try to save what ever dollar they can and in the past there have been engines shipped with non damped stamped steel pulleys (which were very light) and as said on the nicer models would get a harmonic damper. Today people will not tolerate a rougher engine so I can't even think of a car that doesn't come with a damper anymore or else you could bet they wouldn't ship it with one if they could get away with it. The example of the Nissan techs not saying anything really isn't a good example, you would be quiet surprised what you find at dealers these days and if you know anything about what is going on in the industry you would find most of the master techs and upper level techs are leaving the industry and dealers are hiring low wage and under qualified techs (trying to fill the shop with any bodies they can find). Go to that same dealer 6-12 months from now and walk the shop I'll bet you'll see about a 35-40% turnover, dealer anr a revolving door right now and thanks to flat rate of course they'll be willing to sell you whatever work you want especially CP work.
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I'll put it simple. The oem always try to save what ever dollar they can and in the past there have been engines shipped with non damped stamped steel pulleys (which were very light) and as said on the nicer models would get a harmonic damper. Today people will not tolerate a rougher engine so I can't even think of a car that doesn't come with a damper anymore or else you could bet they wouldn't ship it with one if they could get away with it. The example of the Nissan techs not saying anything really isn't a good example, you would be quiet surprised what you find at dealers these days and if you know anything about what is going on in the industry you would find most of the master techs and upper level techs are leaving the industry and dealers are hiring low wage and under qualified techs (trying to fill the shop with any bodies they can find). Go to that same dealer 6-12 months from now and walk the shop I'll bet you'll see about a 35-40% turnover, dealer anr a revolving door right now and thanks to flat rate of course they'll be willing to sell you whatever work you want especially CP work.
I was an ASE Master Tech at one time years ago. I left the industry because of flat rate, and low pay, and could use my skills making A LOT MORE money in power generation.

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