savage1987
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Found a couple of opinions on whether or not to run a balance shaft in a street engine.. looking for more.
I should add I'm asking with respect to my VR V6 stock rebuild to go into the VN
Let me know your thoughts!!
Sam
Generally you only remove the balance shaft to be able to run a double row timing chain. I dare say that speedway engines would be running double row timing chains for durability, hence the balance shaft removal. On a street engine, there isnt really a lot of point as even if you are running a nice cam, an aftermarket single row chain will be more than capable.
You will probably be picking up bits of v6 at some stage down the track as the v6 is naturally very harsh and kills engine mounts WITH THE BALANCE SHAFT IN! Take the balance shaft out without spending $$$ on balancing the bottome end - the poor vn will fall apart in no time.
My 5 cents worth.
I should add I'm asking with respect to my VR V6 stock rebuild to go into the VN
Let me know your thoughts!!
Sam