balance shaft belt removal

jasonxr2racer · Post by **jasonxr2racer** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 8:52 pm

Is it ok just to remove the balance shaft belt and leave the shafts inside?

I'm not doing a bottom end re-build on my engine just fitting Accord Type r top end and inlet.

I know you can remove them but will do this next season

Post by **4thgenphil** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:39 pm

I did for a good few years. With a track day and a ring trip with no drama. Not ideal as they are there for a reason. I've never seen proof that it affects the motor adversely but I could be wrong

106pete · Post by **106pete** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:39 pm

Yup just cut it off and leave the shafts alone

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:02 pm

Same. Had my belt off and shafts in for a while now as the front shaft had excessive end float. It will be fine.

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:30 am

We did it to the ATR last year when the balancer shaft bearing started to squeal a bit.
Apparently, dyno tests have shown that it gives you another 3bhp ... I haven't noticed.

jasonxr2racer · Post by **jasonxr2racer** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:49 pm

cheers for the heads up guys!!!

GOONIESnvrSAYdie · Post by **GOONIESnvrSAYdie** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:42 pm

Been running mine for 12 months without and its all good

damon · Post by **damon** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:51 pm

Can you notice in any way it's been removed?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:57 pm

Your crank will eventually love it.

damon · Post by **damon** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 11:00 pm

I guessed something wouldn't enjoy it.