Budget Timing Chains?

[Throws]

Not doing an all out rebuild, just a "refresh". Basically, I'd like the motor to stay in one piece, while I build up an eventual (eventual being the key word) replacement. So, not looking to spend a ton of money on something that's going to get pulled out in 15k miles (already have 150k on the odometer!)

That said, I'd like some reccomendations on something that'll work and isn't expensive. I keep seeing roller/non-roller chains, and I'm assuming our chain is the same as a V8 (judging on other posts I've seen on the design of our engines). I do see chains that point out as being specifically for our "Z" code engines. Big deal?

Here's some chains I had in mind (Mojo disliked doubles, but I'm including them in that price point).

http://www.competitionproducts.com/Cloyes-Double-Roller-Speed-Set-Chev-SB-3-Keyway/productinfo/C3023X/

http://www.competitionproducts.com/...Chev-305-350-w_Roller-Cam/productinfo/C3064K/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-C-3056K/

Thoughts? Other chains I missed? Brands to avoid?

-P

 

[Throws]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

Bumping for extra eyes.

-P

 

[nallj92]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

gotta make sure its for a roller cam block/cam, I made the mistake once myself and got one for the older SBC. Depending on how you want to do it, you could get a good double roller now then when swapping motors out reuse it on the new engine as well.

I think I ended up with the edelbrock double roller for a roller motor.

 

[Throws]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

gotta make sure its for a roller cam block/cam, I made the mistake once myself and got one for the older SBC. Depending on how you want to do it, you could get a good double roller now then when swapping motors out reuse it on the new engine as well.

I think I ended up with the edelbrock double roller for a roller motor.

How can you tell?

-P

 

[nallj92]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

most of those pics are stock photos, so i wouldnt totally rely on them.

roller motor with retainer

would nee a cam gear with either the shoulder to take the cam thrust on the retainer like below. or one with a torrington bearing

 

[nallj92]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

as long as the part # is for a roller cam you should be good to go.

like this one, application says for roller cam motor, dont go my the stock photo, its the same photo as others on the same page.

http://www.competitionproducts.com/...0-Timing-Set-Chev-305-350/productinfo/SA314S/

 

[Throws]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

I know we're fairly interchangeable with a small-block V8, but is there any constraint to be aware of? Chain width? oddities?

Thanks!

-P

 

[Don W.]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

Something not mentioned is to be sure to degree the cam. TMK aftermarket chain sets will come with the 3 keyway sprocket. This allows, within limits of course, to degree the cam by just changing which keyway you use. Very important that any aftermarket cam should be degreed. Stock? I suppose you time it to -0- and be done with it.

 

[Throws]

Re: Budget Timing Chains?

Something not mentioned is to be sure to degree the cam. TMK aftermarket chain sets will come with the 3 keyway sprocket. This allows, within limits of course, to degree the cam by just changing which keyway you use. Very important that any aftermarket cam should be degreed. Stock? I suppose you time it to -0- and be done with it.

That's my plan. The "eventual" built engine will use a much nicer set and flaunt an aftermarket cam...

-P