almost forgot to post my thoughts on the balance elimination. there is a felt and heard humming at about 1000-1500 rpm. it is most noticeable when warming up the truck because it is running at those speeds. it only lasts till it idles down and thats about it. i call saving this motor a success. when driving normally i dont feel there is tremendous difference between other pickups that i have had. the first gear is really short and i find that somewhat annoying.