The C5 Corvette gets an upgrade! Harmonic Balancer, Summit Racing 2501.
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- Опубликовано: 3 сен 2022
- This week we install a Summit Racing 2501 Harmonic Balancer on the 2004 C5 Corvette Z51. We also check out some storm damage from a nasty Dust Devil.
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Watching your video from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Thanks for the great info.
Hahaha the saga of the 10mm socket was great
That's how it be feeling like when you drop a socket or anything really 😂
Hi from Gainesville, GA USA.
Yeaaaaah! Great job. It started and parts didn't go flying. Yippi! Dust devils have eaten more awning straps than I can remember. We're glad there was no more damage than there was. I loved the intro fron inside the vet and the great socket escape was pretty cool. You have matured into your RUclips. Super good job. Keep the fun coming! Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒ FYI... in your information about you, add all the things a search would make it bring to you. Desert, Arizona, fast cars, corvettes, repair, replace, you get the idea. It should drive more traffic to you. Same with the title.
How the cat responded back lol 😂 Are you comfy then before was on Target/hard top chilling
Wait a minute! Didn't you notice your LS1 cast crank has NO KEYWAY and the new harmonic balancer is made for a crank with a keyway. When I installed a procharger supercharger the instructions have you pin the pulley to the crank by drilling a hole from the front and pinning it so the pulley cannot rotate on the crankshaft. Shame on GM for removing the key and the keyway. It must have the capability to slip to require that modification. The position of the harmonic balancer used to be critical because of the top dead center timing mark that was used with the timing light, but the distributor is gone along with the manual ignition timing adjustment. I'm going to check mine as the added supercharger puts that pulley under greater stress.
You are correct! But the press-on is perfectly fine for stock applications. Pinning the crank is absolutely necessary when you add a supercharger.
Pensacola, FL
I have been putting this off for a couple of years. Just came across this video. Subbed and liked. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Portage la Prairie, Manitoba , Canada.
It will be a relief for you to get it done! Just dive in.
Just seen your pin you placed in Randleman nc! Catching up with a few vids! Thanks man!
From Memphis. Thanks for sharing. Mine has wobbled back to the timing cover making a new breakfast cereal, Timing Cover Flakes. I have a 99 Nassau Blue with 132K miles. I have the parts on order and this video has made me want to tackle it myself instead of taking her to a shop.
Timing Cover Flakes, lol. Glad I was able to give you some confidence to do it yourself!
@@PootsGarage What type of Power Steering Fluid did you use?
Just any power steering fluid is fine for these cars.
Clearwater, FL
Oooo, nice
Hi from gardner massachusetts, well I really love the color of your car beautiful I have an 01 targa top it's black with the chrome wheels I certainly have to do this job at some point I'm not looking forward to it but just as a precautionary measure great video thanks for sharing 👍
Thankyou! Its called magnetic red metallic. This job isnt exactly a fun one, but it feels good when its done
@@PootsGarage for sure thanks for the response and yeah I'm ready I'm going to tackle it tuned! Have a great day
Brisbane, Australia
Hey. I’m at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
I liked, here's a comment, and I'm subscribed! Hope all is going well for you out there brother look forward to a general life update video, and more so to getting together in person.
He asked where you’re from sir
@@WhiskeyTwon I see you've neglected to answer that as well!
You are correct. I’m from a little town called Tray-city, commiefornia.
@@WhiskeyTwon I figured he would've just automatically thrown us up there. Then I figured he hadn't cause it embarrassed him so I stayed silent haha
Lol. I believe you are correct
Hi I saw the Willow sighting.😊 sorry about your wind damage. do you have some type of homeowners insurance on wind damage?
Honolulu, Hawaii
Houston Texas
San Diego, CA
Greetings Again:
Moving the steering rack to the right and not removing it was the left tie rod end in your way in any fashion or did you remove it? Stand it straight up? Your way, much quicker than removal of the rack. Also, your C5 being Z/51 option has an actual P/S cooler all C5s not having Z/51 option only has a series of stupid piping (useless). Going to be looking for one of the Z/51 units. Thanks.
I don’t remember exactly what I did with that tie-rod.
Jellico,Tn
Georgetown Tx
Hey guys, installing the C2501 on my 05 c6. Wondering if there’s a method to pin this to the crank? I see there’s a square notch cutout but I’m wondering how this can be added to the crank
The square notch would be for a factory type woodruff key, which we obviously don't have. A machine shop would have to do that with the crank out of the vehicle. Now from what I've understood, pinning is different. You basically just drill a hole, from the front, with the harmonic balancer in place. The hole would be half in the balancer and half in the crank. Then a round pin can be inserted into the hole to act just like the square woodruff key would.
I used this same balancer on my 98 C5 and I pinned the crank. It was pretty straightforward. They make a kit for it. Was a little tricky getting a drill in there. I have a question though. My new balancer has a lot of surface rust now. Have you noticed that with yours?
Mine still looks good, but it stored in the garage.
Paradise, Texas!
What should i do if my car is automatic ? How would i get the crank pulley on
I’d just put it in park and e-brake on
Do you have to fill the keyway on the new balancer?
I don’t remember what I did, I might have put a little sealant and under the bolt head. No leaks though
Hi! I drive a c5 Montreal Canada!
Does the summit pulley require balancing or weights?
Nope, the LS1 motors are internally balanced and the balancer is naturally balanced.
@@galencaudill6462 I’m sorry, but your statement is just wrong. All LS motors are internally balanced. Which means dampeners and flywheels/flex plates are neutrally balanced.
OUTSTANDING! Did you just run in the ARP bolt on do what others do by using a new stock GM HB bolt first to "seat" the HB? Those GM "originals" are now made in China and the thought of putting that much torque on a China bolt scares the crap outta me snapping inside the crankshaft, then what? Also, did you heat that Summit HB first or just tap it on the crankshaft? Any deviations not shown in your video? My C5 also a 2004 same color. Thanks!!!!!!
I used an install tool to seat the balancer all the way in. Then torqued the new ARP bolt. I did not heat the balancer. Just get it in place and let the install tool do the work.
@@PootsGarage Greetings, thanks for speedy reply. Did you unbolt the ABS unit at all? How is your Vette running now? Mileage at time of HB install? Thanks
I am using Summit racing install tools.
@@anthonyperrucci7304 I believe I completely removed the lower mounting bracket for the ABS unit. Mine has ran great ever since, though it’s been in hibernation all winter. I did the balancer around 45k miles.
@@PootsGarage Thank You. My C5 has about 27K on it now. Also a C4 (95) that people make a BIG deal about just changing the battery so I REALLY do appreciate videos that save time and needless effort (WORK). Great State of NJ (Garden State). We Grow TAXES!
Lake Stevens Washington
Bloomfield NJ
Louisville..Kentucky
Assendelft, Netherlands
Albuquerque New Mexico
HI FROM TULSA OK
Hi! Thanks for watching!
Did you end up using the flywheel holder?
No, just put it in gear with park brake on.
Okay thanks. Mine is automatic, which gear?
@@arturojavier580 in that case, just leave it in park
Ricardo from Fl
Bossier City Louisiana
Haarlem The Netherlands
Thats a far away one! I got you...
Nyc
Nj
You have wasted valuable time flapping your flap 😐