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Old 04-02-2010, 05:38 AM   #32
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Many engines utilize a harmonic balancer or damper, often mounted to the front of the crankshaft to quell harmonics. Porsche never did this on the M96 motors, rather utilizing the dual-mass flywheel instead. However, on the M97 motor (the 3.8 from the 997 Carrera S) Porsche did utilize a harmonic damper that is fitted behind the crank pulley. I have not yet figured if it's possible to simply fit the M97 damper, but ideally I'd love to see a damped, underdrive pulley for the M96 motors.
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