Does anyone on here have a 305 with a gear drive in it? If so please tell me how you put those things on and how hard it is. And what all special tools you my need.

 

It replaces the timing chain. I have one on my 350, a quiet one and I love it.

You'll need to take off the water pump and timing cover.
Expect to pay $150 or so for a new one.

 

I got a Pete Jackson noisy one to put in. Is it a pain to do cause I heard that you gotta drop the oil pan to get the timing cover off.

 

you been lied to

 

It can be a pain for the novice, the oil pan doesnt have to come off but it is a good time to change the gasket. You can loosen up the bolts on the oil pan, pull the timing cover off. You'll need a gear puller to remove the crank sprocket. When you put the timing cover and new seal on, trim the "ears" off both sides and use a lot of "blue glue". Like I said, its possible but personally wouldnt recommend it. Can definitely end up in a big mess.

 

If you take out the 2 front bolts of the oil pan, it makes it a lot easier.

 

What are the brands of gear drive, other than pete jackson... are thoses the best or what, that's the only brand i hear so far.

 

I believe summit may have their own brand , not sure though.

 

Pete Jackson
Summit
Edelbrock
Milodon......al make gear drives.

 

Are there any differences in performance between a conventional timing chain setup and a gear drive setup?

 

I hear you can lose a few hp from a gear drive, due to friction. But nothing, noticable.