I have an opportunity to pick up a belt drive timing system for pretty cheap. Can someone tell me what makes the "Dry System" more expensive than the "Wet System"? Is the "Wet" system safe to drive on the street? Thanks guys.

 

The "dry" version has more parts than the "wet"; think about it, there have to be 2 oil seals with all the machine work to go with them, etc....

If I had a choice I would go with the dry one. But I see no reason that there would be anything wrong with the wet one on the street, especially if you could get it for cheap.

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I ended up sending my comp cams wet belt drive back, after I found out that the belt should be replaced every 500miles.

 

Are you sure? I'm going to call Comp Cams tomorrow to verify this. Thanks for letting me know.

 

These belt drive systems are race only stuff
and will not make your car faster or better.
they will never last as long as a stock
timing chain and gearset. A big waste of money. I'd pass on it.