DMD prices? - CEG Archives

I heard that Ford's prices on the DMD are lower now.
Any idea how much?
I'd like to get one pretty soon.

Last time I knew they were under $50. I went to the Mazda dealership and priced one from a Mazda 6 for $41 plus I'd imagine another $5 or so for the bolt and washer. Also add the $7 for beer.

Originally posted by Qbert:
... I went to the Mazda dealership and priced one from a Mazda 6 for $41 plus I'd imagine another $5 or so for the bolt and washer. Also add the $7 for beer.

So the Mazda 6's DMD will work?
I'll call Ford and ask for a price today. DMD for a '99 Contour, right?

... and who's up for helping with the install? How long will it take? I looks at the instructions and it sounds like I'm short a few tools.

Sadeeq

Make sure to get the part number and use that... saying DMD to them will surely get you blank stares or dead silence on the phone.

Here it is:
1S7Z-6312-CA

-Lance

Originally posted by Lance Kinley:
... saying DMD to them will surely get ... dead silence on the phone.

Sure enough! I will try again tomorrow with the part number.

Thanks

Sedeeq,

Let us know when you decide to do this. We'll see what we can muster up to get the job done.

Originally posted by Qbert:
Last time I knew they were under $50.

"All Star Ford of Olympia" wants $84.91 for it!

Value Ford has it for $55, plus $10 to ship to my door.

How does $65 sound??? Still high?
Where are you guys getting them for $40??

Originally posted by Sadeeq:
Value Ford has it for $55, plus $10 to ship to my door.

How does $65 sound??? Still high?
Where are you guys getting them for $40??

I went and looked under the hood of a Mazda 6s and checked to see if it was a DMD, which it is. I also remember a post on the board a while ago saying that the Mazda 6s' DMD even had a Ford stamp on it with the identical part number as the regular crank dampner. So I went to the parts counter and asked them how much one would be and he quoted me 41 or 42 I believe. They looked at me really funny wondering why I would need a crank dampner for the 6 already.

So if i get one from mazda, it should be a perfect match... To Mazda I go!

call him!

Bill Jenkins
1-800-876-3280
he gets them for $55 shipped with the bolt and washer!

I hate you all... i paid 110 for mine.

BUT, i did get my B&M for 85, which is a $100 savings, so that makes up for it.

Just Installed mine. All I can say is WOW! Smoothes the engine right out. Revs quite a bit slower though. Well worth the upgrade IMHO
Cheers

I may be a little late in asking but what is DMD an abbrev. for? Where does it go and what does it accomplish?

Dual Mode Damper
A replacement for the crankshaft pulley, the DMD dampens harmonic vibrations at two specific frequencies. Many claim this will decrease harmful "crank whip" which bends the crank out of shape and can possibly spin the rod end bearings.
Above 4000 RPM, the stock duratec crank damper inadequately absorbs harmonics generated by the crankshaft. Duratec experts have cited that excessive harmonics and "crank whip" could cause the excessive "crank-whip" and spin the rod bearing. A spun beraing means engine rebuild or replacement.

Luckily, Ford produces a Dual Mode Damper that better absorbs harmonics above 4000 RPM. The "DMD" is different because it has a second damper ring pressed onto it's face that kick's in above 4000 RPM, hence "dual modes." People who have installed this damper on their V6 Contour, Mystique or Cougar have reported an engine that feels smoother and more refined.

And so a Zetec is not to worry about crank whip...

sweet.
I guess I'll call Bill J.