A new Fluidampr on your diesel truck will not only protect your engine from destructive torsional vibrations but will also increase TORQUE & HORSEPOWER. High performance diesel engines running chips and programmers are exceptionally vulnerable to torsional vibrations. Save your crank & more by installing a new Fluidampr today.
What is a Fluidampr?
Stock dampers utilize rubber or elastomer to control torsional vibrations. The rubbery material not only breaks down over time, but also limits the capabilities for the damper.
Fluidampr uses a viscous silicone fluid, internal inertia ring, and a laser sealed housing. This precision assembly is the most affective way to control torsional twisting.
WHY DO I NEED A FLUIDAMPR?
Each time the air/fuel mixture inside a cylinder is ignited, the combustion that results creates a torque spike - an extremely rapid rise in cylinder pressure. This pressure, applied to the top of the piston, becomes the force that is applied to the crankshaft through the connecting rod. Each torque spike is like a hammer blow. In fact, it hits with sufficient intensity that it not only causes the crankshaft to turn, it actually deflects or twists it. This twisting action and the resulting rebound (as the crank arm snaps back in the opposite direction) is known as torsional harmonic vibration. If not adequately controlled, torsional vibration causes rapid main bearing and main journal wear and possible crankshaft breakage.
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Over time, extreme torsional vibrations can cause:
- Crankshaft Cracking or Failure
- Excessive Bearing Wear
- Excessive Gear Wear or Failure
- Broken Accessory Drives
- Throwing or Slapping of Belts
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NOTE:
The Performance Diesel Series dampers are designed to be direct replacement for OEM dampers with serpentine pulleys.