which is better?
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Car: 92 25th anv camaro rs
Engine: 305 tbi
Axle/Gears: 3.08s non posi
which is better?
so im building a 350 that will get some mods added to it later down the road, and i was just wondering which is better, timing gears or timing chain?
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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If you're going down the road, chain.
If you're trailered to the track, then maybe, MAYBE gear.
If you're trailered to the track, then maybe, MAYBE gear.
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Car: 92 25th anv camaro rs
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Re: which is better?
lol ok chain it is, but ive been told that gears break less often and then can withstand more power and they dont lose there timing then the chain, any truth behind that?
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Car: 1983 G20 Chevy
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 14 bolt with 3.07 gears
Re: which is better?
The gears often times have more backlash in them than the chain. Also the gears soak up HP and transmit harmonics back and forth between the cam and crank. A good double roller chain won't stretch or break.