I was doing some reading about them and it seems that under 550hp, it really does not matter. Am I correct in this statement? Opinions?
Me too, Scott!I use a double roller when I replace the timing chain. Cheap insurance.
How much slack in the chain is considered max. 1/2 inch?
How much slack in the chain is considered max. 1/2 inch?
use a double row timming set nomater the horse power if u use a double row chain & ggear u will never have to replace it againI was doing some reading about them and it seems that under 550hp, it really does not matter. Am I correct in this statement? Opinions?
It all depends on how much valve spring pressure you are running. Does not matter if you have 550hp or a 1000hp it only depends on valve spring pressure. In my personal opinion is do not use timing chains unless it is a basic build with some what stock valve springs. I use gear drives you can not stretch a gear drives lolI was doing some reading about them and it seems that under 550hp, it really does not matter. Am I correct in this statement? Opinions?
Loll there is no noise deference between a double roller timing chain or a single.Only drawback on a double roller is noise. For the price they are the only way to go.
ok if u like them they r more costly if u r making a full race then maybe but for street y use gears ? for the sound they make?It all depends on how much valve spring pressure you are running. Does not matter if you have 550hp or a 1000hp it only depends on valve spring pressure. In my personal opinion is do not use timing chains unless it is a basic build with some what stock valve springs. I use gear drives you can not stretch a gear drives lol
Because if you read my post I talk about valve spring pressure, I run solid roller cams with 650lb springs and I will not take the chance of chain stretch. There for I run gear drives, as for the price you can pick one up for $150 bucks or so or if you are like me I use the Mildon one. If you are going to do a stock rebuild I would buy a stock replacement if you are doing a performance build with more spring pressure for example 350lb springs buy the double roller, if you run a solid roller cam I sagest a gear drive, never really liked a belt drive but to each their own. Ultimately it is what ever your wallet and/or your wife will let you spend! ;)ok if u like them they r more costly if u r making a full race then maybe but for street y use gears ? for the sound they make?
FOR A ALL OUT RACE MOTOR MAYBE BUT THEY R REBUILT EVERY SEASON ANYWAY I HAVE A FRIEND THAT RACES NSS he is putting 2000 horse to the rear tires & hes useing a double row timing set !Double roller is perfect for 99.9999 percent of all engines. If you are super serious and making 1500 or more horsepower most would run a Jesel BELT drive, and then only as a way to eliminate tiny harmonics in the timing of the system at maximum output.