{"product_id":"engine-harmonic-balancer-for-chevy-camaro-pontiac-gto-firebird-v8-5-7l-12553118","title":"Engine Harmonic Balancer For Chevy Camaro Pontiac GTO Firebird V8 5.7L 12553118","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Harmonic Balancer for Chevy Camaro Pontiac GTO Firebird V8 5.7L\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engine harmonic balancer replaces OEM reference 12553118 and mounts on the front of the crankshaft to damp torsional vibration and drive the accessory belt on V8 5.7L applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis harmonic balancer is a steel-and-rubber crankshaft damper built to absorb engine vibration and keep the belt drive running true. It suits V8 5.7L Chevy and Pontiac applications where the original pulley has failed or slipped. The balancer cross-references OEM 12553118 so you can match it to the original part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded elastomer ring absorbs crankshaft torsional vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel outer ring and hub for stable belt tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter pulley grooves drive the accessory belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced rotating mass for smooth operation at high rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to match OEM 12553118 fitment dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Chevy Camaro V8 5.7L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Pontiac GTO V8 5.7L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Pontiac Firebird V8 5.7L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a worn or separated factory damper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine rebuilds and drivetrain refreshes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring correct belt alignment on daily drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance on older V8 5.7L vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12553118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV8 5.7L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrankshaft harmonic balancer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront of crankshaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does a harmonic balancer include the center bolt? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the listing covers the balancer itself, so reuse the original bolt or fit a new one as your service manual specifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can I install a balancer without a puller? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, a proper balancer puller and installer are needed to remove and seat the damper without damaging the crankshaft snout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50987155030102,"sku":"ZZ3V00177","price":103.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_7bb3659a-55ac-4ef6-8eb7-40a87d1aba53.jpg?v=1793701307","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/engine-harmonic-balancer-for-chevy-camaro-pontiac-gto-firebird-v8-5-7l-12553118","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}