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08-16-2013, 01:14 PM | #41 |
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Re: Who makes the best timing chain?
As far as vibrations and harmonics effecting chains goes, Pontiac had to come out with a better chain for the 195" 4cyl. which was 1/2 of a 389 due to the vibrations of that engine. The links had a wave type of a flat spring between the links and they would last. They were the chain to use in a Pontiac before the roller chains came out. If anyone on here knows of any GM# 9772801 chains or the version Republic Gear made, please let me know. John Kissel K242
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Re: Who makes the best timing chain?
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Like I sais earlier some times if stock cam bearings are used with a high spring pressures the cam bearing will flatten out causing the chain to be lose. To the OP which cloyes set up did you have?? |
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08-16-2013, 10:02 PM | #44 |
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Re: Who makes the best timing chain?
At one point, Speed Pro came out with a premium quality "link belt" timing set for racing use, it had heat treated steel gears and a premium chain. I know Speed Pro did not make it, not sure if it was a Borg Warner or another brand, Kevin would probably know. It was, however, more expensive than even a Cloyes Tru-Roller, which has been the "gold standard" for decades. Between the reluctance to put a "stock" timing set on a race engine, and the higher price, it did not sell well and they gave up on it quickly.
Yes, Grump ran a stock GM timing set for years, right up until the Jesel came out. It was a little known "hot setup" for a while.
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