Who makes the best timing chain?

buzzinhalfdozen · 08-14-2013, 08:41 AM

MEXJOE, you may have found your answer .050 clearence on the exhaust + loose chain, yeah that's not gonna work. Before you go out and try to find a timing chain that doesn't stretch maybe have whoever does your engines build in a bit more clearence, not trying to be a smart ***** just a suggestion.Static measurment of .050 in my opinion is not near enough add in chain slack and cam twist you have a disaster waiting to happen. Not saying an engine can't be run with this tight of clearence cause I know a few who do it but it's CLOSE! BTW been running Cloyes chains on my stuff for years, 380lbs. on the seat 10,000 RPM, no issues .050 on intake .070 on exhaust. Good luck with your engine.

08-14-2013, 08:41 AM	#21
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Who makes the best timing chain? MEXJOE, you may have found your answer .050 clearence on the exhaust + loose chain, yeah that's not gonna work. Before you go out and try to find a timing chain that doesn't stretch maybe have whoever does your engines build in a bit more clearence, not trying to be a smart ***** just a suggestion.Static measurment of .050 in my opinion is not near enough add in chain slack and cam twist you have a disaster waiting to happen. Not saying an engine can't be run with this tight of clearence cause I know a few who do it but it's CLOSE! BTW been running Cloyes chains on my stuff for years, 380lbs. on the seat 10,000 RPM, no issues .050 on intake .070 on exhaust. Good luck with your engine. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117