Pioneer Automotive Industries 872003 harmonic balancer for the 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.7L and other vehicles damps crankshaft vibration through bonded dampening rubber. This Street Series balancer suits limited spec race classes, such as late-model stock, that require an OEM style balancer.
- Pioneer Street Series bonded balancer built for performance street engines
- Bonded dampening rubber eliminates spinning and component separation in engines used to 6500rpm
- High-strength SG (Nodular) Iron balancer center
- New inertia ring, bonded then balanced to extremely high tolerances
- Permanently etched timing marks that are easy to read
Quick facts
- Part: Pioneer Automotive Industries 872003 harmonic balancer
- Also called: engine harmonic balancer
- Fits: 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.7L and other vehicles
- Material: SG (Nodular) Iron balancer center
- Condition: New
Cracked or separating rubber, a timing mark that has shifted or a vibration at certain engine speeds can mean the balancer is worn. A worn accessory belt, a weak tensioner or a loose pulley can be behind those signs too, so work out which part is at fault before you order.
Fits
Listed for a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac models, it also fits the 1988-1995 Chevrolet K1500 V8 5.7L and the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L. Each engine takes one, since it has a single crankshaft. If your vehicle is not named here, look up its year and engine under the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Engine: V8-5.7L
Build and materials
- Type: bonded balancer, Street Series
- Material: SG (Nodular) Iron balancer center
- Timing marks: permanently etched
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Tahoe harmonic balancer for a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L?
Yes. Pioneer Automotive Industries 872003 is listed for the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 5.7L, one per vehicle. Other fits are under the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What is the center of this Pioneer Street Series balancer made from?
The balancer center is high-strength SG (Nodular) Iron. It is paired with a new inertia ring that is bonded to it and balanced to extremely high tolerances.
How high can the engine rev with the Pioneer 872003 balancer?
The bonded dampening rubber gives reliable performance in engines used to 6500rpm. It is made to eliminate spinning and component separation.
How can I tell if the rubber on an engine harmonic balancer has gone bad?
With the engine off and cool, look for cracked or separating rubber or a timing mark that has shifted. Vibration at certain engine speeds can also be a sign.
Does this Pioneer Street Series balancer have timing marks?
Yes. Pioneer Automotive Industries 872003 has permanently etched timing marks that are easy to read.
