Pontiac 455 balancer?

[WS6]

I have a customer in Denmark asking me if I could source a balancer for a 455. I'm not familiar with Pontiac engines enough to know if the part number he gave me is a quality piece and he isn't either. So, is the Fluid Damper part number flu650401 any good for a 455 Pontiac? If not, what brand would be a good choice.

Thanks

[NOT A TA]

I run one made by Professional Products on my 400, no probs with install or use over the past fews years since installing the engine.

[wmhjr]

Over in the Pontiac forums (PZ and PY) you see a bunch of complaints about the Professional Products balancer. Never had one myself. I went with a Powerbond. Just an FYI.

[critter]

My choice would be the Pioneer SFI unit. I have one on my motor and it's been a quality part.

[b-man]

If you're looking for a top-quality SFI-approved Pontiac harmonic balancer I'd seriously consider the ATI Super Damper. They're usually a little less expensive and better than a Fluidamper from what I've read.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I have one on the Pontiac 455 in my GTO, pretty much considered the best and it's rebuildable. Mine's over 15 years old, I've had it rebuilt once.

Every 10 years you send it back to ATI and they put new elastomer O-rings in it (not to seal it, they do the damping) and re-certify it for $75.

[PT Goat]

My choice would be the Pioneer SFI unit. I have one on my motor and it's been a quality part.

Another vote for Pioneer, mine's been good to me.

[WS6]

we are going with the Pioneer Powerbond SFI unit. This isn't a race car so he doesn't need the ATI one.

Thanks guys

[MonzaRacer]

Ati super damper