Why the heck are belt drives so expensive??
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Why the heck are belt drives so expensive??
Belt drives are about $650 compared to a Gear drive of around $150 and a timing chain of even less...
The belt drives have plenty of advantages, but what exactly warrants the $500 increase??
Thanks.
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82 Z28
355 carb'd, Edelbrock Performer RPM package (minus heads), Hooker Super Comps, Mufflex 4" offroad y-pipe, 700r4 with B&M shiftkit, '85 IROC 10 bolt rear with Richmond 4.10's & Auburn posi unit, Lakewood 50/50 drag shocks. Shooting for 3000lbs w/ driver.
The car's website
(383 buildup this winter)
AIM: Unitedhope
ICQ: 77979548
The belt drives have plenty of advantages, but what exactly warrants the $500 increase??
Thanks.
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82 Z28
355 carb'd, Edelbrock Performer RPM package (minus heads), Hooker Super Comps, Mufflex 4" offroad y-pipe, 700r4 with B&M shiftkit, '85 IROC 10 bolt rear with Richmond 4.10's & Auburn posi unit, Lakewood 50/50 drag shocks. Shooting for 3000lbs w/ driver.
The car's website
(383 buildup this winter)
AIM: Unitedhope
ICQ: 77979548
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