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Pioneer Cables DA-396 Engine Harmonic Balancer
Reliable Engine Harmonic Balancer for Chevrolet Vehicles
The Pioneer Cables OE Replacement Balancer DA-396 is designed to provide precise engine vibration control for select Chevrolet models. Engineered to meet standard replacement specifications, this harmonic balancer ensures smooth operation and longevity for your engine's cylinder block components.
- Inside diameter options: 1.625 inches (41 mm)
- Outside diameter: 7 inches (177.7 mm)
- Depth measurements: 2.6875 inches (68 mm)
- Three pulley grooves compatible with flat drive belts
- Three mounting holes for secure installation
- Includes a keyway for proper alignment
- Standard replacement grade type for reliable performance
About the OE Replacement Balancer Product Line
The OE Replacement Balancer line by Pioneer Cables focuses on delivering direct-fit harmonic balancers that match original equipment specifications. This ensures compatibility and performance consistency for engine components, making the DA-396 a suitable choice for maintaining the integrity of your Chevrolet engine's balance system.
Detailed Product Description
The DA-396 harmonic balancer is crafted to fit a range of Chevrolet vehicles including the Bel Air, C10 Suburban, C20 Suburban, Camaro, Caprice, Corvette, El Camino, Impala, K10 Suburban, Malibu, Monte Carlo, and Nova. With an inside diameter of 1.625 inches (41 mm) and an outside diameter of 7 inches (177.7 mm), it is designed to accommodate flat drive belts across three pulley grooves. The three mounting holes and keyway type ensure precise and secure installation, maintaining engine balance and reducing vibration. Its depth of 2.6875 inches (68 mm) aligns with OEM specifications for a proper fit within the cylinder block components.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Reduces engine vibration and noise in Chevrolet Bel Air and Camaro models
- Prevents premature wear of crankshaft and accessory components
- Restores proper drive belt alignment in C10 and C20 Suburban vehicles
- Maintains engine timing and balance in Corvette and Impala engines
- Addresses harmonic imbalance issues in Malibu and Monte Carlo models
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the harmonic balancer is aligned correctly using the keyway during installation. Verify that the three mounting holes correspond with the engine block to avoid misalignment. Use appropriate tools to avoid damage to the balancer or crankshaft. This part is designed for flat drive belts and is compatible with the specified Chevrolet models listed.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Pioneer Cables DA-396 harmonic balancer is manufactured to meet standard replacement grade requirements, ensuring durability and reliable performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, Pioneer Cables products typically adhere to industry quality standards for engine components.
| Brand | Pioneer Cables |
| Part Number | DA-396 |
| Position | OE Replacement Balancer |
| Inside Diameter | 1.625 |
| Inside Diameter | 41 |
| Outside Diameter | 177.7 |
| Outside Diameter | 7 |
| Pulley Groove Quantity | 3 |
| Grade Type | Standard replacement |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 3 |
| Drive Belt Type | Flat |
| Bolt And Washer Included | No |
| Keyway Type | Yes |
| Depth | 2.6875 |
| Depth | 68 |
This part fits 72 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1972 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1971 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Monte Carlo | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Nova | 6.6L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1970 | Chevrolet | Nova | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; exc. Special Hi-Performance; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; exc. Special Hi-Performance; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Impala | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1969 | Chevrolet | Nova | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; exc. Special Hi-Performance; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Impala | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1968 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | El Camino | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; exc. Special Hi-Performance; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Impala | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1967 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Bel Air | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Caprice | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Corvette | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Impala | 7.0L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Impala | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
| 1966 | Chevrolet | Malibu | 6.5L | V8 | N/A | Part Type: Solid; Outer Diameter: 6.99 in; OE Replacement Balancer |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.