Recommendations for timing chain and gear
07-26-2011, 02:10 PM
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Recommendations for timing chain and gear
Looking for a good timing gear set for my '85 T/A with a chevy 350. Putting in a Lunati bracket master II (00017) cam and Edelbrock 2701 performer intake.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
07-31-2011, 12:36 AM
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Car: 90 Iroc-z tune port 350 mod
Engine: TPI 350 chipedout neck breaker tran
Transmission: 700R4 built
Axle/Gears: 7.5 10 bolt rear end
Re: Recommendations for timing chain and gear
man i just tried to put a double roller timing chain in mine and all i got was a loud bang out the back tail pipes you mit want to check the spec before jumpin gin to this bro i had to go throw 5 differernt ones till the parts house got me a replacement one
07-31-2011, 05:18 PM
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Re: Recommendations for timing chain and gear
I used a Comp Cams double roller set and have had no issues at all.
07-31-2011, 06:53 PM
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Re: Recommendations for timing chain and gear
Every manufacturer has different quality sets. I use a good double roller Cloyes in my engine. It also uses a torrington bearing to ride against the block.
The advantage of an OEM chain is long life and quiet operation. The aftermarket roller/double rollers versions come in different qualities. The cheaper ones will tend to wear out after a few years of daily use. A true roller is a better quality.
Drilling very small holes in the oil gallery plugs behind the chain will help keep it better lubricated.
The advantage of an OEM chain is long life and quiet operation. The aftermarket roller/double rollers versions come in different qualities. The cheaper ones will tend to wear out after a few years of daily use. A true roller is a better quality.
Drilling very small holes in the oil gallery plugs behind the chain will help keep it better lubricated.
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