SalikDDD

so as im going through this rebuild.. obviously im replacing the timing chain, but then i thought.. which would be better, replace the chain or go to a gear setup which is about the same price? whats the pros and cons over it?

rmodel65

if the funds permit id go with a gear setup a quiet one neways

Mustangdemon67

i would go with gears to, but when i re did mine i just used a double chain, im pretty happy with it.

Starfury

No reason to use gears on a street motor. They're nice for making sure your timing is dead on (and adjustable), but they're noisy. A good double roller chain will work great for you.

my77stang

i used a gear drive last time, and i can tell you from firsthard experience i would never use one again.


and btw, "quiet" gears still sound like a bad power steering pump

SalikDDD

isn't exactly going to be street - that's not what this cars primary purpose is but i was wondering if they were worth it or not due to the slippage and wearing out of chains and stuff.

Mustangdemon67

you dont have to worry about a double chain slippin, ill tell you that much

Starfury

The factorychain are crap with their nylon-coated gear teeth, but aftermarket double roller chains are great. They aren't going to give you any issues.