can i use a gear drive for an older model block, in a 88 block, im not using a roller cam, im using a hydraulic.

Also, does anyone know anything about proform gear drives, good - bad.

Thanks

Kevin

 

the block doesn't really matter it's the cam that makes the differance. since you don't have a roller cam you could use the gear drive.

 

gear drive =

most big engine builders laugh at gear drives because of all of the lowend vibrations they transfer to the cam which will create enough cam walk that even a cam button will not help you. i would stick with an edlebrock double roller timing chain or something similar. they are generally cheaper too.

 

Gear drive = monkey-spank for young children who haven't discovered going fast yet, kind of like glass-packs

True roller (not $20 "roller") timing chain = decent street setup

Belt drive = professional

Don't bother with it, it's wasted money, slows the car down. Get a Comp 3100 timing set.

 

kevin you'd be crazy not to use a hyd roller..... they are a better cam all the way aroud plus you have a block made for it so the cost is already built in........ yea they are more but a whole ot better than a flat tappet hyd.....