I am building up my engine and tranny right now and considering replacing the stock balancer. There are a couple different options I'm exploring, and would appreciate any feedback on these:
Option 1: Replace the stocker with a PowerBond stock-size 8-rib unit. That would cost $129.
Option 2: Replace with the ZZP SFI oversized 8-rib balancer. Cost would be a little over $400 as I would have to replace the pulley and belt, and install an oil neck spacer. I don't really need an oversized balancer with my setup, but that is the only SFI option from ZZP.
Option 3: Replace with the ATI SFI stock-size balancer from Intense for $499.
Is it worth it to step up to the ATI? How good is the PowerBond? Any other options out there?