Gear drive ???????
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From: Marysville,Washinton
Car: 1989 FIREBIRD FORMULA WS6
Engine: TPI 305
Transmission: T-5
Gear drive ???????
Any one using gear drive, lika pete jackson unit, on there 305 or 350 motors. I have a 305 tpi and want to put gear drive on it.
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From: Lima, OH
Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
I dont think the knock sensor would like a gear drive.....
I have one in my 86 Z28, but its carbed. I wouldnt put one in my 89 L98 car
I have one in my 86 Z28, but its carbed. I wouldnt put one in my 89 L98 car
Is there away to get rid of it. How would the knock sensor read that? 
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: 434 SBC 648HP NA
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Gear drives are notorious for setting off knock sensors. if you want something hi-tech, use a belt drive instead. The problem with belt drives are price and exposure to everyday road debris. Jesel now has a cover for their belt drive to solve this. Problem is, it is nearly $850.00 for the setup, hardly worth the extra 10HP.
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
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gear drives are really nice but you dont want one on yours because of the problems stated above .....and a belt drive isnt worth the price for a street driven 305 .....go with a good double roller and be happy
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From: Lima, OH
Car: '89 Formula 350 & '86 Z28
Engine: L98 & 355ci
Transmission: 700r4 in both
Originally posted by thegeneral
gear drives are really nice but you dont want one on yours because of the problems stated above .....and a belt drive isnt worth the price for a street driven 305 .....go with a good double roller and be happy
gear drives are really nice but you dont want one on yours because of the problems stated above .....and a belt drive isnt worth the price for a street driven 305 .....go with a good double roller and be happy
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