Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) fluidamper

[Cowboy]

I did quite a lot of research on the factory harmonic balancer cummins uses and all the posts on our forum, and you guys are worth your beans, never seen a bad suggestion or product eval. so I bought one from one of TDR's advertisers,XDP (XDP Truck & Jeep Power) got a "special"price, plus a TDR discount 367. 62 free shipping that was it!! everyone else's price was $470. 00 plus shipping,took 20 min to install, and no $###, feels like a different truck! vibrations I didn't even know I had, are gone. shifts easier,idles MUCH smoother, goes thru gears smoother, cruising speed (75) feels like my wife's subaru ltd outback (they are one of the most vibration free vehicles built because of the boxer style motor) but mine has about 300 more hp. LOVE this damper. thanks guys, money well spent thanks to your posts.

 

[Joe Mc]

Yes the fluidamper was one of the best bang for the buck mods I did to mine. FWIW going on 4 years now and still smooth sailing. Sounds like you got a great price, when I got mine (Summit) was like $430 + shipping.

 

[turbo torque]

IMO Fluidamper is a must. I trashed my engine when the tone ring came off the crank, some of it went through the pan and some got ground to sand. Rods, mains were destroyed and pistons and cylinders were all scuffed up. (in 1 min)



I belive harmonic balancer was to blame, bolts holding the tone ring on were sheered off. You can bet I have a Fluidamper on the new engine.

 

[twheat]

Ive been meaning to buy one for a while. How did you get such a good price? Whats the install like on a manual trans?

 

[Cowboy]

twheat-price was xdp's special for the tdr, I guess but all their prices are good, and some shipping is free, which makes it an even better deal, as for install, mine was 20 min, hardest part was lifting 24 lb damper into place (i'm retired, so gettin lazy) doesn't matter if it's a stick or auto.

 

[AH64ID]

I'd like to see someone try the 6. 7 damper on a 24V.

 

[turbo torque]

I'd like to see someone try the 6. 7 damper on a 24V.

YES, That would get the tone ring on the outside where it should be on the early 24V

 

[Allnew2Me]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...234842-upgrade-6-7-harmonic-damper-5-9-a.html



This thread shows the 6. 7 install on a third gen truck.

 

[AH64ID]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...234842-upgrade-6-7-harmonic-damper-5-9-a.html



This thread shows the 6. 7 install on a third gen truck.

Yup, great thread. I have one on my 05.

 

[JA1]

Hey Cowboy just called XDP got the discount and free shipping on the damper $367. 62. Thanks for paving the way.

 

[cgoder]

Fluiddamper

Can you post contact info or phone number?

 

[JA1]

XDP Truck and Jeep Power.

 

[Cowboy]

JA1-- my pleasure, you will LOVE that mod, I did. remember, REAL TRUCKS DONT HAVE SPARKPLUGS

 

[lchamberlain]

You can use coupon code "DIESEL10" and get 10% off - link to the Fluidampr for my 99:

http://www.xtremediesel.com/fluidamprperformancedieselseriesdamper960301.aspx

 

[Gonzo 1066]

I have about 25,000 miles on the Fluiddamper install in my 04. Super happy with the change in the way the engine runs. The only negitive is that now without the engine viberating all the time the MBRP exhaust seems to be louder than it was before. I am thinking of installing the stock muffler back in the system.

 

[Regcabguy]

I have about 25,000 miles on the Fluiddamper install in my 04. Super happy with the change in the way the engine runs. The only negitive is that now without the engine viberating all the time the MBRP exhaust seems to be louder than it was before. I am thinking of installing the stock muffler back in the system.

There's 4" and 5" resonators available out there. www.ftediesel.com offers some.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I'd like to see someone try the 6. 7 damper on a 24V.

AH64ID, I ordered the 6. 7 damper and tried to get it to fit on my '98. 5, it was a No Go. . . the 6. 7 damper is considerably larger in diameter and hits the oil pan rail. Starting a new thread on it.

 

[AH64ID]

AH64ID, I ordered the 6. 7 damper and tried to get it to fit on my '98. 5, it was a No Go. . . the 6. 7 damper is considerably larger in diameter and hits the oil pan rail. Starting a new thread on it.

That sucks.

 

[jeepit]

Installed mine yesterday. Idle is super smooth... . alot quieter on highway.
I only was able to do a short trip with it but I like it so far.

 

[lchamberlain]

I installed a Fluidampr recently on my 99 Ram 3500 CTD and am quite pleased as well, will be getting one for the 383 stroker in my 71 vette.