Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8
Fluidampr Harmonic Damper
Product Details
Fluidampr performance dampers provide a premium, broad range of control against the torsional crankshaft vibrations that can be very destructive. By controlling this destructive vibration you reduce wear on the main bearings and timing gear, optimizing your engines performance and durability.
Fluidampr’s harmonic damper features high quality, long lasting viscous silicone damper technology with precision CNC machined and computer balanced high grade steel components. Unlike other dampers, Fluidampr continuously adapts and self-tunes to optimize damping at peak vibration levels. This pulley requires no tuning or maintenance.
Features:
- Decreased Flywheel & Gearbox clatter (Especially with 0A6/02Q gearbox) . Flywheel clatter can be heard when converting from the OEM dual mass flywheel to a single mass flywheel (whether steel or aluminum)
- RPM drop reduction
- Engine Vibration reduction. Extremely critical with impulse wheels bolts coming loose in high horsepower 1.8T’s
- Sized for an OEM replacement. Does not over drive or under drive the accessories
- Steel construction with Black Zinc plating to combat oxidation
- Depending on the turbocharger set up , gains can be from as low as 3whp/4lb ft of torque to as high as 29whp/40 lb ft of torque
What are the key benefits of using a Fluidampr?
A good aftermarket damper protects your crank. Fluidampr is in a class all by itself, because it is designed to provide maximum control of all engine harmonic vibrations, regardless of the rpm at which they occur and regardless of the crankshaft’s natural frequency. This translates to maximum protection of the crank, main bearings, related engine components and more consistent power output. Also, Fluidampr is maintenance and repair free. Fluidampr is effective on both race and street applications.
What’s the problem with a stock damper?
Stock dampers are tuned for maximum effectiveness with a stock rotating assembly under stock conditions. When the pistons, connecting rods, or crankshaft are changed or modified, or normal rpm range is increased, the effectiveness of a stock damper is reduced.
What is crankshaft torsional vibration?
Every time a cylinder fires, the connecting rod hammers the crankshaft, making it twist as well as spin. After every twist, there’s a rebound as the crank unwinds. This twist/rebound cycle is known as torsional vibration and if not controlled, it will result in rapid bearing and crank journal wear and can lead to a broken crankshaft. Learn more at our Engine Vibration section.
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HOW FLUIDAMPR WORKS
Fluidampr is a torsional vibration damper. Its function is to provide durability by controlling destructive torsional vibration. A side benefit to vibration control is releasing lost torque and horsepower through greater efficiency.
A Fluidampr performance damper is constructed from three main components:
- Outer housing
- Inner inertia ring
- Silicone fluid
The outer housing mounts to the crankshaft. When combustion triggers rapid twisting and rebounding (torsional vibration), the outer housing and inner inertia ring will move in-and-out of phase with each other. The motion of the inner inertia ring through the silicone creates shear. Shear eliminates unwanted vibration.
WHY SILICONE?
Excellent heat dissipation and low friction of silicone are other key silicone advantages.
QUALITY MATTERS
Not all viscous dampers are the same. They may be referred to as a fluid damper, but they are not a Fluidampr brand performance damper. Always look for the official ‘The Original’ Fluidampr logo when purchasing. Fluidampr performance dampers are only available through reputable performance parts retailers, jobber shops and distributors.