Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Innovators West, Inc.
2816 S Centennial Rd, Salina, KS 67401, United States
About Innovators West, Inc.
Innovators West, Inc. operates from Salina, Kansas, where it has engineered and manufactured harmonic balancers for over 25 years. The company is owned by Brad Waddle, who also campaigns an IHRA Mustang, reflecting a hands-on connection to the racing community. The core product line consists of SFI 18.1–certified harmonic balancers built for both street and race applications. Each unit centers on a billet aluminum housing that encloses a free‑floating wet friction clutch assembly with spring‑loaded inertia rings and clutch packs. An internal fluid lubricates the components and carries heat to the outer aluminum case, which is machined from lightweight alloy to reduce rotating mass. The hubs are stress‑proof steel, and the inertia rings are precision‑cut from 1040 steel. Options include integrated flying‑magnet crank triggers, serpentine pulleys in overdrive, standard, or underdrive ratios, and 8‑ or 10‑rib pulley conversion kits, with both internal and external balance configurations covering a wide range of engine platforms. Innovators West sells primarily through a dealer network to engine builders, race teams, and performance enthusiasts. Its dampers are used in drag racing, including Waddle’s own IHRA program, and in street‑driven vehicles such as the C7 and C8 Corvette. The company also serves the broader automotive aftermarket with catalog and direct‑to‑customer support. The company emphasizes that every balancer is made in the USA from American‑sourced components, a point tied to its SFI 18.1 certification and the thermal stability of the wet‑clutch design. The integrated crank‑trigger and pulley options are positioned as a way to simplify front‑end drive systems while maintaining precise harmonic control.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Inspection & quality
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Automotive performance
- Racing (drag racing, IHRA)
- Street performance
- Engine building
Materials
Aluminum (billet) · Stress-proof steel · 1040 steel
Company details
- Location
- Salina, Kansas
- Company type
- Manufacturer
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Innovators West, Inc. located?
Innovators West, Inc. is located at 2816 S Centennial Rd, Salina, KS 67401, United States.
What does Innovators West, Inc. do?
Innovators West, Inc. is listed under Automotive Parts Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Harmonic balancer manufacturing, Billet aluminum machining, Wet friction clutch assembly, Spring-loaded inertia ring damping, Internal fluid lubrication and heat dissipation and Integrated crank trigger installation.
What industries does Innovators West, Inc. serve?
Innovators West, Inc. lists Automotive performance, Racing (drag racing, IHRA), Street performance and Engine building among the industries it serves.
How do I request a quote from Innovators West, Inc.?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Innovators West, Inc. your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (785) 825-6166 and visit innovatorswest.com.
What companies are similar to Innovators West, Inc.?
Other Automotive Parts Manufacturers in Kansas listed on FirmsLedger include Clore Automotive, LLC, Kansas Coil Spring Co and ICT Billet.