Dan,
In reply to your question about using a smaller balancer instead of the 8-incher that came with our engines built by the Blok Shop...
I went with the Summit SUM-B64266 Ext Bal 400, 6.6-inches. it was the cheapest one in the catalog. speced at 50% higher than SFI 18-1 specs. whatever that means, as long as it fits and works. i hope i didnt wack it on too hard...really worried. Price was $224.50
Mark said not to change
the balancer but there was no way in hell I
was gonna start grinding for balancer clearance!
I guess I should get a new timing pointer
cuz my balancer is smaller now?
As for the starter, I chose the SUM-G1659.
1/3 smaller, 40% lighter and 50% more cranking power. At $157.95
I only chose the Summit brands cuz i am running out of funds! Got to remember, building a street car, not a race car!
Owen