timing Chain Options
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From: Victoria, British Columbia
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T-5 WC
Axle/Gears: Yukon 3.73
timing Chain Options
So I did a search and only got partial answer to my question. If I am going to use my car as a daily driver with the very occasional racing what would be a good timing chain set up to consider. I have identified the following three timing chains from reputable aftermarket manufactures:
Edelbrock Part # 7801
Comp Cam Part # 2136
Comp Cam Part # 3136
My 5.0 litre as you can see has a cam that is a little torque biased. I noticed some timing chains have steel and steel crank and cam sprokets while others use iron and steel. Steel is stronger than iron, would this be a factor in general or for my application? Correct me if I am wrong but I believe these engines came with double roller chains. Is there anything to consider in this area when selecting a timing chain? I believe the Comp Cam Pt # 2136 is more for high performance racing applications. Do you have any other timing chain options to consider?
Edelbrock Part # 7801
Comp Cam Part # 2136
Comp Cam Part # 3136
My 5.0 litre as you can see has a cam that is a little torque biased. I noticed some timing chains have steel and steel crank and cam sprokets while others use iron and steel. Steel is stronger than iron, would this be a factor in general or for my application? Correct me if I am wrong but I believe these engines came with double roller chains. Is there anything to consider in this area when selecting a timing chain? I believe the Comp Cam Pt # 2136 is more for high performance racing applications. Do you have any other timing chain options to consider?
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Car: 86 IROC
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Re: timing Chain Options
the other thing to consider is ajustibilty but w/ that motor u shouldnt need anything special a stock set would prob be fine
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