Hi,I ran Cloyes chain 8000 miles on street and I think a rubber band would have stretched LESS.What are you runnig for chains and what would be BETTER. Thanks a lot Leo

 

alot of chains are made over-seas now. a friend in the local parts store told me most of theyre double row chains are worn out in a month & he hates selling them to people. thats sad.

 

Yes you are Right I think that is the problem.They just put American Brand on it

 

theres a BIG difference in quality between the entry level and good quality parts made/ sold by cloyes

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CL...99&prefilter=1
($92)

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-C-3023X/ ($21)

http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/...p=12128#p12128

http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/...7&p=5890#p5890

 

Yes I will admit it was priced on lower end.

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-C-3023X/ ($21)

Are these really that bad? I nearly bought a set last cam swap but the local shop was out of stock, kind of glad I didn't now. Figured Cloyes gotta be ok, right?

 

Yeah I paid $33. for Cloyes True Street Roller.Sounded good in ad. Lubed good on install.Aprox 8000 street miles 7degrees of stretch.NOW I KNOW why it was poping ,missing ,etc.Makes you wonder what to believe. Leo

 

The only low priced chain set I've found that's got some quality is the $35 Summit house brand true roller set. Nothign cheaper than that has worked well and for exactly the reason you describe- they stretch like salt water taffy in only a few thousand miles. When you get into the $50 range you start getting some really good chain sets for street use. Above that price point is often as much about special features as it is about higher quality.

 

its getting harder & harder to find quality american made parts. i was disapointed when i got home from the local speed shop the other week. look where my fuel pressure regulator was made. sad.

 

Like you say it is Sad,Holley in bold letters,bottom line made Korea, etc. We are giving all our Industrial Might away.NOT GOOD Leo

 

What about Progear timing chains,has anybody used them.What about quality,any other issues. Please let me know. Thanks Leo

 

Honestly what do you expect for $21. You can't fill up your gas tank or change your oil for $21. Why would you expect to buy an internal engine part as detailed as a timing chain for $21. I can't believe they can buy the raw materials, cast and stamp the parts, assemble, sell to Summit, ship to Summit, and Summit sell for a profit all for $21.

I can't even ship a piece of bubble gum to Korea for $21.

 

I was asking about Progear. THEY dont sell them for $21. IF ANYBODY has used them let me know. IF not FINE