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12-27-2018, 08:08 PM
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Name: Austin296
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Do I need to replace my damper?
I've looked at a few articles and from what I've seen, they say you should replace the damper if pieces are missing. Mine is cracked and fairly brittle. See attached picture.
If I need to replace it, should I go with a stock replacement or a fluid damper? My goal is to be in the 400-450 hp range.
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12-27-2018, 08:11 PM
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Name: DISTURBED
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That doesn't look to bad. If you want to get a new one, get it but that doesn't look like it's coming apart so I would just run it.
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12-28-2018, 06:49 PM
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Name: GAmes
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Inspection criteria is in the factory service manual.
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12-28-2018, 10:55 PM
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Name: mhuggler
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Austin296
I've looked at a few articles and from what I've seen, they say you should replace the damper if pieces are missing. Mine is cracked and fairly brittle. See attached picture.
If I need to replace it, should I go with a stock replacement or a fluid damper? My goal is to be in the 400-450 hp range.
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It's not so much the horsepower but the rpm that determines what damper you need. If you're not getting too far over stock rpm, the stock replacement is perfectly adequate.
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12-29-2018, 03:54 PM
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Name: thor363
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Here's the deal, if you want a Fluidampr, they carry them by contacting Paul (I pm'd you details from his email to me when I got mine) and ask him for a scratch and dent. Mine was shipped free for much less than the retail price.
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01-05-2019, 07:25 AM
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Name: Drothgeb
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The stock dampers come in different sizes, a 160 damper is smaller than a 215 damper. If you go stock, get the biggest one.
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01-05-2019, 09:03 AM
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Name: jstaylor954
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So an aftermarket dampner is definitely needed with a 4k gsk correct?
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01-05-2019, 09:06 AM
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Name: 95cummins5.9
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No, not necessarily.
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04-30-2019, 06:46 PM
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Name: Cummins4you2004
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How do I get one of these scratch and dent deal lol
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04-30-2019, 06:52 PM
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Name: Muddin_dude06
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If the rubber is not flush or less than flush on both sides it needs to be replaced IIRC.
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04-30-2019, 09:25 PM
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Name: RascalMafia
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Harmonics can phuck up a lot of stuff. I don't think you're in a ton of danger at the 450hp mark, but for $250 (quick Google pricing) I'd replace it with a stocker. How many miles are on it?
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05-01-2019, 12:28 AM
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Name: SCHMITTY
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What about 3200-3500 rpm down the strip ? Am I pushing my luck with a stock damper
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