harmonic balancer

[turboty]

Hey all-

I'm installing a 6.0 and a custom Nelson Perf. cam into the truck and have a few quick questions for those that have done this.

The balancer on the 6.0 is bent, so I cannot re-use it thanks to the salvage yard for being so careful

Can I use the balancer from the 5.3(it looks identical) or are they balanced to the specific engine?

Also I know that the balancer is not keyed, so does it matter where you put it back on in relation to the crank?

I wouldn't mind an aftermarket balancer if you guys can recommend a good one that doesn't cost too much......and do they come pre-balanced??

Also any other advice for a cam and 6.0 upgrade install that you guys can think of feel free to throw it out.

THANKS, TY

[GMCwantsLS1]

The one from your 5.3 will work fine. They are zero balance since they mount without a key so no balance. It doesn't matter what position it is installed. Sorry Quick beat me to it!

[turboty]

ok thanks guys

[txarkitekt]

Get a 25% underdrive harmonic balancer pulley for it. Since you need a crank pulley, go ahead and do this simple mod. Need a new crank bolt too.