Balancing Engine

I was just wondering. Would it be a waste of money to balance my engine? It was already rebuilt, but besides the 231 OF:v6: shortblock everything being bolted on is coming off my 225:v6:. I was just thinking balancing might be a good thing. I alredy know about the diffrence between external and internal balance, this would just be done to help the longevity and free up a little performance. What are the general thoughts? Has anyone else done it on thier OF:v6:?

 

don't do it ,waste of $ ....it's an odd fire. unless you plan on running your dauntless at 4000+ . if you are going for rock crawling rpm is like about 600 to 800rpm and a good trail might be 1000/1200.you would not notice it there . the highway/ dunes would be where it would tach anything . my 4:88's gets me about 3400 on the hiway and it runs fine/smooth ,,, I don't think I would notice it if it was balanced.I did hit 4500+ at thedunes of Glamis with a 4bl bolted on but I was so scared that I did not notice if my little motor was unbalanced.I felt I was for running it that hard !!!!!

 

I don't need to waste money! The little sucker pulls at my wallet without even trying I was thinking the same thing but I thought I would ask!

 

Your engine will last longer if you have it balanced. Probably wont have any increase in performance.

 

YES YES YES you balance every thing else tires drive shaft,etc etc If you balance your engine you will smile many many mile.