Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Innovators West dampers work?
My application is not shown, can you build a damper for it?
Is my damper SFI approved? Are our dampers heavy?
Do our dampers accept stock pulleys?
How are the dampers degreed?
Do we offer dampers for circle track cars?
Do we offer hubs with dual keys for supercharged applications?
When should my damper be serviced?
Can I service my damper myself?
Do I need to use a harmonic damper installer tool?
Q: How do the Innovators West dampers work ?
A: The Innovators West dampers are a friction style damper. Inside the damper is a wet friction clutch pack assembly. Spring Loaded intertia rings work in conjuction with clutches to provide the dampening action. There is a small amount of fluid inside that acts as a lubricant as well as dissapates heat. The free floating clutch pack design allows for a broad dampening range in a small package.
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Q: My application is not shown, can you build a damper/balancer for it ?
A: We do offer custom damper builds for most any application. Please call us at 785-825-6166 to discuss your project. We will generally need the stock damper, balancer or pulley from the motor and/or a detailed drawing of the item you want built before starting.
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Q: Is my damper SFI approved ?
A: All Innovators West dampers exceed the SFI 18.1 standards. A SFI sticker is placed on the damper as well as the SFI number is stamped into the back of the damper case.
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Q: Are our dampers heavy ?
A: No, they are as light or lighter than OEM to reduce rotation weight.
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Q: Do our dampers accept stock pulleys ?
A: Yes, in most cases. There are some applications that my require special pulleys. Please contact your local dealer or Innovators West directly for more information.
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Q: How are the dampers degreed ?
A: Most dampers are marked every 5 degrees for 360 degrees and marked every 2 degrees from 30 degrees to 50 degrees. Serpentine dampers such as the Ford Mod Motor and GM LS dampers are not generally marked as the timing is computer controlled.
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Q: Do we offer dampers for circle track cars ?
A: Yes, and we also offer dampers for street use, drag racing, marine applications, and off-road use as well
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Q: Do we offer hubs with dual keys for supercharged applications ?
A: Yes
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Q: When should my damper be serviced ?
A: Whenever your engine requires internal maintenance we reccomend sending in the damper for service. The service fee is $84 plus any hard parts if needed (rarely). We also reccomend sending the damper in for service if your engine should experience any catastrophic damage that would send a large shock load through the damper (such as a broken rod or crank).
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Q: Can I service my damper myself ?
A: No, since the parts of the damper are manufactured in house and the fluid can not be bought off the shelf, we ask that the dampers be sent in to allow us to properly service the damper and inspect for any problems.
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Q: Do I need to use a harmonic damper installer tool ?
A: Yes, we reccomend that a damper installer tool be used to install any harmonic damper. This tool is available at most auto parts stores and may also be available for rent at the same auto parts stores. Below is a picture of a generic damper install tool that was purchased at a "Cummins Tool" store for under $50.
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