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Avalnch · 03-31-2015, 05:49 PM

Simple question: Which one is better?

They both cost $400 region, so why one over the other?

blazzin1 · 03-31-2015, 07:44 PM

I just went through this same decision. After reading several reviews and articles on the fluid technology used in the Fluidampr, that was my choice. I ended up going with the 760121 (25% UD). Just ordered it today. This was the best price I have found on the internet ( http://www.dieselstuff.com/flu760121.html ), and that was with free shipping. But I am not familiar with that vendor, so I just contacted a few other vendors that I was comfortable with until one of them agreed to price match. I think Summit will even price match if you call them.

Avalnch · 04-01-2015, 04:38 PM

Thanks blazzin1 !

You made the decision a no brainer. Jegs makes it super easy to enter the online price match info. Just finished ordering the Fluidamper.

blazzin1 · 04-01-2015, 07:45 PM

Glad I could help with your decision! You'll need a Gates K060827 (or equivalent) belt. I'm told the K060819 that is recommended in the Fluidampr installation instructions won't fit….too small.

LSX Camaro · 04-01-2015, 09:02 PM

I second the Fluidampr. be sure to use the proper installation tool and a new bolt.

Schluney · 04-01-2015, 10:31 PM

I also went with fluidampr I epected not to underdrive it. I really like it and reccomend it.

JCunningham · 04-02-2015, 02:39 AM

Gates also makes a Racing version of the K060827. its K060827RB its blue and made for hi rpm applications. http://www.amazon.com/Gates-K060827R.../dp/B000JZFN6M read the box. It says not to remove it from the box until your going to use it.

dcpatters · 04-02-2015, 09:21 AM

Did a cam swap last month. Originally purchased a fluidampr but returned in favor of the ATI. Didn't like the fluidampr weighed 15 lbs. Nearly 7 lbs more than the ATI. From other LS forums the majority preferred ATI.

1sick_eg · 04-02-2015, 09:26 AM

I'd take the ATI over the fluidampr, but that's just me. They're both nice pieces, and I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I recently bought a 10% underdrive ATI for my build.

avido · 04-02-2015, 02:37 PM

i'm really interested in a dampr. are the ATI lighter than the stock pulley?slp made a dampr lighter than the stock

dcpatters · 04-02-2015, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avido

i'm really interested in a dampr. are the ATI lighter than the stock pulley?slp made a dampr lighter than the stock

Yes. Even lighter if under driven.

christianchevell · 04-02-2015, 05:33 PM

went with the fluidampr it underdrives what should be and not what shouldn't along with it viscous silicon fluid tech. I am a old hot rodder. And some brands may come close to their quality but not close enough, some brands suck and can actually fall apart and are not much better than stock for eliminating the more varied vibrations from a cammed motor. The fluid amprs directions I got from summit recommend a belt length with a wrong gates number BTW for the underdriven belt.

LSX Camaro · 04-02-2015, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christianchevell

went with the fluidampr it underdrives what should be and not what shouldn't along with it viscous silicon fluid tech. I am a old hot rodder. And some brands may come close to their quality but not close enough, some brands suck and can actually fall apart and are not much better than stock for eliminating the more varied vibrations from a cammed motor. The fluid amprs directions I got from summit recommend a belt length with a wrong gates number BTW for the underdriven belt.

Is it really too much to ask for proper English, spelling and grammar in forum posts? I can't believe you didn't shoehorn Joe Gibbs racing oil into this somehow.

Avalnch · 04-03-2015, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Glad I could help with your decision! You'll need a Gates K060827 (or equivalent) belt. I'm told the K060819 that is recommended in the Fluidampr installation instructions won't fit….too small.

So, I went with the stock diameter balancer. Will I still need the Gates belt? The OEM one will work fine, right?

03-31-2015, 05:49 PM	#1
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	ATI or Fluidampr? Help me decide. Simple question: Which one is better? They both cost $400 region, so why one over the other?

04-01-2015, 09:02 PM	#5
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I second the Fluidampr. be sure to use the proper installation tool and a new bolt. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

04-01-2015, 10:31 PM	#6
Schluney Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 621	I also went with fluidampr I epected not to underdrive it. I really like it and reccomend it. __________________ 14 2SS RS 1LE Recaro NPP Pat G cam and tune, Trick flow heads Long tube headers catless

04-02-2015, 02:39 AM	#7
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	Gates also makes a Racing version of the K060827. its K060827RB its blue and made for hi rpm applications. http://www.amazon.com/Gates-K060827R.../dp/B000JZFN6M read the box. It says not to remove it from the box until your going to use it. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-02-2015, 09:21 AM	#8
dcpatters Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 206	Did a cam swap last month. Originally purchased a fluidampr but returned in favor of the ATI. Didn't like the fluidampr weighed 15 lbs. Nearly 7 lbs more than the ATI. From other LS forums the majority preferred ATI. Last edited by dcpatters; 04-02-2015 at 03:13 PM. Reason: spelling correction

03-31-2015, 07:44 PM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I just went through this same decision. After reading several reviews and articles on the fluid technology used in the Fluidampr, that was my choice. I ended up going with the 760121 (25% UD). Just ordered it today. This was the best price I have found on the internet ( http://www.dieselstuff.com/flu760121.html ), and that was with free shipping. But I am not familiar with that vendor, so I just contacted a few other vendors that I was comfortable with until one of them agreed to price match. I think Summit will even price match if you call them.

04-01-2015, 04:38 PM	#3
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	Thanks blazzin1 ! You made the decision a no brainer. Jegs makes it super easy to enter the online price match info. Just finished ordering the Fluidamper.

04-01-2015, 07:45 PM	#4
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Glad I could help with your decision! You'll need a Gates K060827 (or equivalent) belt. I'm told the K060819 that is recommended in the Fluidampr installation instructions won't fit….too small.

04-02-2015, 09:26 AM	#9
1sick_eg Drives: 14 Camaro 1LE,328i, and some Hondas Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 799	I'd take the ATI over the fluidampr, but that's just me. They're both nice pieces, and I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I recently bought a 10% underdrive ATI for my build. __________________ 14' Camaro 1LE - Now self-tuned FRH ported heads, Cam Motion LL solid roller, Jesel rockers, Morel lifters, Kooks headers, Corsa exhaust, ADM intake, Stock compression/bore/stroke 551whp 504wtq

04-02-2015, 02:37 PM	#10
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i'm really interested in a dampr. are the ATI lighter than the stock pulley?slp made a dampr lighter than the stock

04-02-2015, 05:33 PM	#12
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	went with the fluidampr it underdrives what should be and not what shouldn't along with it viscous silicon fluid tech. I am a old hot rodder. And some brands may come close to their quality but not close enough, some brands suck and can actually fall apart and are not much better than stock for eliminating the more varied vibrations from a cammed motor. The fluid amprs directions I got from summit recommend a belt length with a wrong gates number BTW for the underdriven belt. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop