Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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I run the KB gear drive in all of my race stuff.. I do have a chain with a tensioner in my 416 street rod.. after the wear to get the edges of the chain down on the rollers it seems to be working fine.. I will find out when I see more than 500 miles on it
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Very sweet! But so is the price! Lol that's what you get when you're a Mo-tard! .....and it's actually cheaper on Ebay! (not chevy cheap, but pocket change cheaper )
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Mr. P u don't like the belt Not really a fan of them... way too pricey and you end up replacing the belt after time... the gear drive has been great for years now(one engine has 15 years on the gear drive) EDIT The belt drive was good for 1 thing in my opinion.. that was to help control harmonics on the engine.. I havent seen it to be worried about it but I dont build big power.. I just turn more RPM
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Stutter boxes Kill chains I know you did not mention having one but..if you do then chains are wearable item that needs replacement Chain quality is not what it used to be either soak chain in oil day or two before install--it helps
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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I think if you checked most after a bit of use you might find most will give a little.
How much stretch are you talking?
Why toss "stroker" when the majority spin less or equal rpm vs other builds?
Just asking because it seems you just stumbeled on the reason people look for other options.
But ive ran rollmaster with a tensioner on all mine that stayed under 7500 and replace as/if needed. I know Stroker doesn't have to do with the stretch on our motors just stating they were stroker motors is all. My brothers .030 360 had the same chain same stretch in it. It's enough stretch that I think a guy could take a link out to make up for the difference. 3 seasons on a chain I know is plenty. Just was curious if anyone had better luck with other pieces.
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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I think if you checked most after a bit of use you might find most will give a little.
How much stretch are you talking?
Why toss "stroker" when the majority spin less or equal rpm vs other builds?
Just asking because it seems you just stumbeled on the reason people look for other options.
But ive ran rollmaster with a tensioner on all mine that stayed under 7500 and replace as/if needed. We were looking at running a tensioner. You've had good luck running one then? Thanks, Mark
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Very sweet! But so is the price! Lol that's what you get when you're a Mo-tard! .....and it's actually cheaper on Ebay! (not chevy cheap, but pocket change cheaper ) It's a chebby world! 🤑
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Had the same problem with my BB chains went to this setup 3 seasons later their still good. P/N are for BB but you should be able to find it in a small. Summit part numbers Race Billet True® Roller (9 Keyway) 9-3625TX9 _ Race Billet True® Roller (3 Keyway) 9-3625TX3 _
Here is a small block P/N CLO-9-3603X9 Thanks I'll check that out👍🏻
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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Stutter boxes Kill chains I know you did not mention having one but..if you do then chains are wearable item that needs replacement Chain quality is not what it used to be either soak chain in oil day or two before install--it helps No stutter boxes.
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Re: Smallblock timing chain stretch help
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I run the KB gear drive in all of my race stuff.. I do have a chain with a tensioner in my 416 street rod.. after the wear to get the edges of the chain down on the rollers it seems to be working fine.. I will find out when I see more than 500 miles on it Mr P Body, What KB gear drive are you running? I was on there website and they only list for big block applications. Did you buy your before they were discontinued? Thanks, Mark
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