Gear Drive Timing Assembly

procharge94 · 10-20-2004, 11:15 AM

Well, my biggest concern was if the gear drive actually fit. I have already purchased the gears, so that is what will be going into my car. A reputable source informed me that the gear drives will last the life of the motor and will never have to be messed with. The lose of 5 hp for the security of not losing any timing is something I can live with. Thanks for everyone's input.

88fivepointoh · 10-22-2004, 09:45 AM

My opinion and experience, Belts suck, they break all the time and stretch, especially in High RPM motors, gears are so noisy and worthless, extra metal in the motor for bearing wear and general wear. THE CHAIN IS THE WAY TO GO.. the factory Ford Roller chain is more than enough to deal with whatever is out there. The stock Roller Chain is plenty..

jonnyk · 10-22-2004, 05:19 PM

A good aftermarket belt drive is untouchable. Chains are a joke in comparison, and gears are for rednecks. Gear drives aren't all that for accuracy either, they wear out! As mentioned above, they introduce harmful harmonics into the valvetrain that wouldn't otherwise be there, and in my opinion, the valvetrain is the most important system in the engine.

Chains do work the best for what you pay, and that's what I'd recommend for 99% of the populace, the other 1% benefitting from the dead-on timing and RELIABILITY of the belt.

10-20-2004, 11:15 AM	#1
procharge94 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 103	Re: Gear Drive Timing Assembly Well, my biggest concern was if the gear drive actually fit. I have already purchased the gears, so that is what will be going into my car. A reputable source informed me that the gear drives will last the life of the motor and will never have to be messed with. The lose of 5 hp for the security of not losing any timing is something I can live with. Thanks for everyone's input.

10-22-2004, 09:45 AM	#2
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	Re: Gear Drive Timing Assembly My opinion and experience, Belts suck, they break all the time and stretch, especially in High RPM motors, gears are so noisy and worthless, extra metal in the motor for bearing wear and general wear. THE CHAIN IS THE WAY TO GO.. the factory Ford Roller chain is more than enough to deal with whatever is out there. The stock Roller Chain is plenty..

10-22-2004, 05:19 PM	#3
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Re: Gear Drive Timing Assembly A good aftermarket belt drive is untouchable. Chains are a joke in comparison, and gears are for rednecks. Gear drives aren't all that for accuracy either, they wear out! As mentioned above, they introduce harmful harmonics into the valvetrain that wouldn't otherwise be there, and in my opinion, the valvetrain is the most important system in the engine. Chains do work the best for what you pay, and that's what I'd recommend for 99% of the populace, the other 1% benefitting from the dead-on timing and RELIABILITY of the belt. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

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