Thread: Balance or not to balance

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Sorry---but I'm a definate believer in a perfectly balanced life---start every day with 2 cups of coffee, one while I check emails and this forum, then second one with breakfast, etc-------------

I originally thought I didn't need a balancer here in Illinois because there were some shops in the area that did balancing( when racing top fuel/funny cars on west coast, Edelbrock balanced our stuff), but when I was doing a friends bbc out to a 481, the guy insisted on a 454 dampner and flywheel before he would start on it--I was out of town on a flight (real job!) and my friend(who had an auto parts business) sent him over the stuff-----when I got back---the job was done, the counter weights were full of holes like swiss cheese----------Hello Stewart Warner, send the salesman by!!!!!!!!!!!!

And don't forget the "All Bran" Jerry .... ya know, for the fiber

Seriously, I concur with the above and it's a small dollar amount in the great scheme of a build. I've never heard anyone say, "Gee, I sure wish I hadn't balanced this motor as it's way too smooth, powerful and dependable.."

Just' sayin'