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Best Timing Chain #188229 01/09/09 12:01 AM 01/09/09 12:01 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy J joshking440 OP Lunch is on me!
joshking440 OP Lunch is on me! J Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy	Who makes the strongest timing chain? I know there are a few billet pieces, does anyone on moparts make them?

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: joshking440] #188230 01/09/09 09:36 AM 01/09/09 09:36 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,478 the boonies aarcuda I Live Here
aarcuda I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,478 the boonies	i returned the billet Summit brand with the 6 or 9 keyways cause it was was too loose. i end up using a cloyes I had in my parts box 4934745-100_5677sm.jpg (168 downloads)

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: aarcuda] #188231 01/09/09 10:01 AM 01/09/09 10:01 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I'd have to say Cloyes are one of the better chain sets

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: joshking440] #188232 01/09/09 10:17 AM 01/09/09 10:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually B BradH Taking time off to work on my car
BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	I like the Pro-Gear brand that Hughes Engines sells. (Ya' hear that, Kevin? ) They're available in both standard dimension and .005"-shorter sets. I had to use the .005"-shorter to take up the chain slack w/ my block because it had been align-bored when fitted for aftermarket caps.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: BradH] #188233 01/09/09 10:44 AM 01/09/09 10:44 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere S S/ST 3040 master
S/ST 3040 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	I'd prefer the manufacturer had left the multiple keyways in the crank gear though. 4934862-DSCN2089.JPG (198 downloads)

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: BradH] #188234 01/09/09 04:44 PM 01/09/09 04:44 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 270 Washington, IL H Hughes enthusiast
Hughes enthusiast H Joined: May 2004 Posts: 270 Washington, IL	The Pro-Gears are the only brand we use or sell in our shop. I won't do a sales pitch here for them but we have never found a chain and gear set that held up better. If you want more details on them call us or check out our website. I have oval track guys running them 4 and 5 seasons and telling me they are as tight as the day they put them on. p.s. Brad, Thanks for the plug! Kevin @ Hughes 4935615-TheHughesLogofourth.jpg (154 downloads) www.hughesengines.com

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: Hughes] #188235 01/09/09 05:39 PM 01/09/09 05:39 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY CompWedgeEngines master
CompWedgeEngines master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY	I also almost exclusively ( use some Cloyes Hex Adjust too) use the Pro Gear. Quality pieces and good people to deal with. Highly recommend them as well. RIP Monte Smith Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality. WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #188236 01/09/09 05:42 PM 01/09/09 05:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: I also almost exclusively ( use some Cloyes Hex Adjust too) use the Pro Gear. Quality pieces and good people to deal with. Highly recommend them as well. Then why is it I've emailed the Tech dept & left voice messages (Mike)& haven't been able to get any response???

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #188237 01/09/09 06:04 PM 01/09/09 06:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,351 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda I Live Here
an8sec70cuda I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,351 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Pro Gear is the nicest I've seen. I had a Cloyes Hexadjust in my hemi for the first 2 years...when I tore it down for freshen up, the center links were breaking on the chain. Cloyes no longer uses an American made chain on their timing sets, some offshore crap that doesn't hold up. CHIP CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #188238 01/09/09 06:15 PM 01/09/09 06:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY CompWedgeEngines master
CompWedgeEngines master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,544 Syracuse,NY	I obviously cant answer that. I deal directly with the owner and I can guarantee you I can get whatever answer you need. I am sure Kevin or Dave can as well. How can I help? RIP Monte Smith Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality. WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: CompWedgeEngines] #188239 01/09/09 06:21 PM 01/09/09 06:21 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs Bob_Coomer master
Bob_Coomer master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,293 Rock Springs	I had good luck with the Summit brand. I had the engine tore down after about 50 runs, messing with the cam, and the chain was still tight. It was made by D.I.D. I believe a Japan based company which does make high quality chains..I have had experience with these in my dirt bike days..they always was good products, and took a beating. [color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color] [color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: Bob_Coomer] #188240 01/09/09 10:22 PM 01/09/09 10:22 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,138 Central NC gch master
gch master Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,138 Central NC	I have had good service from the rollmaster billet chain I purchased from Hensley years ago.Still in service to this day.I believe they are(were)made in Australia.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: gch] #188241 01/09/09 11:40 PM 01/09/09 11:40 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 852 Brisbane Australia 5 572B1 super stock
572B1 super stock 5 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 852 Brisbane Australia	Quote: I have had good service from the rollmaster billet chain I purchased from Hensley years ago.Still in service to this day.I believe they are(were)made in Australia. They still are made over here,Rollmaster race proven for over twenty years. Best in the business.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: 572B1] #188242 01/10/09 12:21 AM 01/10/09 12:21 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	Rollmaster here too. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: Chris2581] #188243 01/10/09 12:42 AM 01/10/09 12:42 AM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado 451Mopar master
451Mopar master Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,399 Aurora, Colorado	I have the 440 source billit with torrington thrust washer and the optional rolon chain and it fits really well. No miles on it so far. Not sure where the source gets these from, but the billit Cloyes is not much more expensive? The 360 LA emgine has the standard Cloyes timming set, but I added the magnum chain tensioner to pick up any slack.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: 451Mopar] #188244 01/10/09 12:57 AM 01/10/09 12:57 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 852 Brisbane Australia 5 572B1 super stock
572B1 super stock 5 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 852 Brisbane Australia	Quote: I have the 440 source billit with torrington thrust washer and the optional rolon chain and it fits really well. No miles on it so far. Not sure where the source gets these from, but the billit Cloyes is not much more expensive? The 360 LA emgine has the standard Cloyes timming set, but I added the magnum chain tensioner to pick up any slack. Rolon is a poor quality chain. Rollmaster premium sets come with Iwis chain from Germany.The cheaper timing sets for std motors come with rolon chains. Rollmaster tested numerous chains and found Iwis in germany to make the best quality chains.I guess he got it right as Crane cams in the usa market rollmaster as there own brand.

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: 451Mopar] #188245 01/10/09 12:59 AM 01/10/09 12:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,535 Canuckville 68Cbarge master
68Cbarge master Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,535 Canuckville	Cloyes in both C's here. With over two tons o fun,and a heavy foot,it is my preference. '68 Newport Custom Barge on a Budget!! BOAB 1973 Satellite WAGON! 318- 3 on the tree!! 2008 Chrysler 300c HEMI!

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: Hughes] #188246 01/10/09 01:55 AM 01/10/09 01:55 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 742 Oak Harbor, WA W Wicked49670dart super stock
Wicked49670dart super stock W Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 742 Oak Harbor, WA	I have used the Pro-Gear chain from Hughes also along with all their valve train parts. Thanks Kevin and Dave...Matt 70 Dart 3400 496 New Best 6.15@110.37 660ft, 9.76@135 with a 1.34 60ft

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: Wicked49670dart] #188247 01/10/09 12:01 PM 01/10/09 12:01 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy J joshking440 OP Lunch is on me!
joshking440 OP Lunch is on me! J Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy	is there a limit on horsepower when using one of these?

Re: Best Timing Chain [Re: joshking440] #188248 01/10/09 05:18 PM 01/10/09 05:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy J joshking440 OP Lunch is on me!
joshking440 OP Lunch is on me! J Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy

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