Timing chain vrs Gear drive

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  1. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    If you want the whine or "noise" of a gear drive.... get a blower!! It's much cooler!!!
     
    Andysutt, Dec 26, 2007
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  2. Jamie Miles

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    AMEN to that. Much "cooler" performance wise, too. :yup:
     
    Jamie Miles, Dec 26, 2007
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    To tell the truth, I would like a blower or turbo engine with a gear drive! :D

    Oh, and don't forget the Holley blue pump!
     
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    Whine?

    I know some here that could just drive it...;)
     
    blugene, Dec 26, 2007
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  5. Jamie Miles

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    On a 6 cylinder with straight pipes. Let me know when you get it done so we can take it on a long road trip. :biglaugh:
     
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  6. Andysutt

    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    I think you guys need to chill

    We've all pretty much agreed that belt drives are best.
    Most of us agree that chains are better than gear drives

    Just agree to disagree.
    Not everyone can be an internet expert or a true professional. Get over your egos. Its just a few HP difference you guys are arguing about right?
     
    Andysutt, Dec 27, 2007
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    All I have to add is buy a quility timing chain set. Every engine I have built I have used the $50-$60 dollar set, The street boss I decided to buy a better one, well the steel gear sets are much lighter than the cast steel. Lighter = more HP like 25-50 :D just kidding...........
     
    Thack, Dec 27, 2007
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    Just because your a janitor in an engine shop doesn't mean crap to me!
    J/K ;)

    You are making something personal when I was agreeing with you, just leery of the high numbers.
    If you say so, then fine.
     
    ratio411, Dec 28, 2007
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