Timing set questions...
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Timing set questions...
So i bought an 88 camaro from a guy here in alabama, he told me that the 305 blew a head gasket so instead of fixing it he put a 350 4 bolt main in the car. the motor had a slight miss (number 4 spark plug wire not connected), so when purchasing the car i knew i would need to do a tuneup. I thought... not a big deal, i only gave 600 dollars for the car, other than that it runs great. Well about a week later i noticed that oil was leaking around the timing chain cover, so i took it off to replace the gasket, and boy am i glad i did, the guy put a chrome timing cover on the car(i didnt realize it until i started to take it off) and all the bolts for the cover were finger tight. I figured, ok im gonna replace the gaskets anyways. so i take it off, and the timing chain is stretched to h*** and the bolts for the cam gear are also just finger tight. So now im gonna buy a timing set. i was wondering though, what is the real difference (performance or otherwise) between a single and double roller timing set, and which is better. i would just assume buy the better now while i already have everything apart. Also if i were to get a double roller, will a regular timing chain cover fit over that? i have alot of plans for this motor, it was just rebuilt, (i know because i have reciepts from the shop and i went and talked to them) and im wanting to put a bigger cam in it while i have it all apart. so any help would be awesome.
sorry for the long post, ad to explain it all.
Corey
sorry for the long post, ad to explain it all.
Corey
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Re: Timing set questions...
Double roller is just a different chain design basically, it's stronger, but won't provide any more power. Not that much - get the double roller - it all fits and everything ekle remains the same.
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Re: Timing set questions...
Thanks I appreciate the reply if it will all fit under the timing cover I have then that's awesome. I'll go pick one up in the mornin. Thanks again.
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