I used to own a Mazda 3 and had removed the Balance Shaft. Bought the kit for like 20 bucks. Just a simple screw and a plug bassically. It removed about 13lbs i believe and also helped reduce parasctic drag on the engine. Was a noticable gain and easy to install.

It DID increase engine vibrations. Can we do this on the 2azfe???

 

i heard of someone doing this. not sure if it was documented on here tho.

i'd like to know as well.

 

Yes, there's a delete kit for the tC...seem to recall Dezod makes/sells it, but could be mistaken. There's definitely a thread where it was announced, so try a search.

 

no kit

remove balance shafts, plug hole, done

 

Where is a DIY on it?

 

x2

 

What do you mean "no kit"? You don't have to have a kit to remove them, but a kit does in fact exist.

EDIT: It was ZPI that made a kit for the tC. IIRC, it included a windage tray.

 

You don't need a kit. Just some JB weld for the holes.

 

I wish there was.....Dezod.....pretty please....I'm a Buffalonian!

 

There is a thread on it by bluesciontc over on yoursciontc.com.

A zpi kit for it wouldnt be much use since there is no ZPI any more

 

A kit? I'll sell you a tube of JB Weld and call it my Balance Shaft Removal Kit.

I'll also include a free tube of RTV for your oil pan. Interested?

 

I cant locate blues post, but as mentioned, you remove the shafts and you plug the oil passage. Tap the hole for a bolt, insert bolt and apply something to hold the bolt in place for good, like JB weld or loc-tite (on the threads in that case).

 

Rick has done it aka: raamaudio, look him up, he's very knowledgeable.

 

I'm currently making a balance shaft eliminator kit for the 2az.

They will be available for under $100.00 w/ dyno proven results.

Thanks,

Jeremy
sstracing.com

 

I just did a search on Balance Shafts and found all the info anyone could want. There were several threads, more than one person has done it, there are how-to's posted along with pics...so SEARCH people!

 

Bah....I will just wait till I pick up the Ptuning built motor. It comes with the balance shafts removed.

 

Could have just posted the link...

 

Which one?

The point was, this topic is done. If people would search first, this thread wouldn't exist.

 

^^Link that answers the question duh.

 

This post? http://www.yoursciontc.com/forums/in...=balance+shaft