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im getting my new motor soon and im starting on it ASAP and i just got my rods and pistons to the same weight. and a guy i was talking to said as long as they were the same weight i dont need anything balanced. is this true?

Originally posted by muteboy49
im getting my new motor soon and im starting on it ASAP and i just got my rods and pistons to the same weight. and a guy i was talking to said as long as they were the same weight i dont need anything balanced. is this true?

You have every thing weight matched or (static balanced).The next step would be to have everything (spun).There are certain (bob-weights) you would need to try and shoot for.Balancing becomes more important in a true hi-performance engine.Balancing involves adding weight or removing weight in the crank (throws).The weight used is called malory(heavy metal).

will just static balancing be enough for a motor that will see occasional strip time? its not going to put out alot of power either

Originally posted by muteboy49
will just static balancing be enough for a motor that will see occasional strip time? its not going to put out alot of power either

I would balance any engine that would see the Drag strip.

Originally posted by muteboy49
im getting my new motor soon and im starting on it ASAP and i just got my rods and pistons to the same weight. and a guy i was talking to said as long as they were the same weight i dont need anything balanced. is this true?

It sounds to me like your friend has taken some information out of context that he has heard in the past.

If you have a motor that is balanced and you tear it down to rebuild it and the pistons and/or the pistons/rods that you use to go back together with it are the same weight as the pistons and/or pistons/rods that came out of the motor, then no balancing will be necessary.

You are making no sense when you say that you have a new motor coming, yet you are presently equalizing piston and rod weights.????? If you are not rebuilding an existing motor and using exactly the same weight components that came out of the motor, yes the motor should be balanced if you want maximum satisfaction, smoothness and longevity out of it.

i have pistons and rods im putting into the motor as soon as i get it. what do i need to and how much is it to get it balanced
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Originally posted by muteboy49
i have pistons and rods im putting into the motor as soon as i get it. what do i need to and how much is it to get it balanced
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You will also need the rings and rod bearings,rods, piston pins you are going to use along with the crank.Depending on the machine shop I would look at $300 or more.It really depends on how much malory (heavy metal) is needed.

i have everything but the rings right now

i have everything but the rings right now im also building a v6 for my friends beater for a little while. do i NEED to get the v6 balanced?

Originally posted by muteboy49
i have everything but the rings right now im also building a v6 for my friends beater for a little while. do i NEED to get the v6 balanced?

No, not for a stock re-build.

thanks guys i appreciate it!