its only there to keep some vibration out from the driver....I ran manny an mannny H22 builds hight horsepower with turbos, you can search this if you like....taking the H22 remove the H22 parts...install H22 belt ,an H23 tensioner an remove the balance shaft belt will increase oil preasure an power....with a better tensioner , but you will feel alittle vibrations, but if you have solid mounts then you wouldnt tell a difference....
Quote Originally Posted by hondabuilder
well, i can tell you that the balance shaft is there for a reason, and so is that step in the manual... soo yeah it might be worth the extra few minutes to go ahead and do it right.