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Old 09-20-2011, 02:18 PM
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Iv read a few times that people are running these on there built motors with no problems.. figured id get some input, iv been looking at the cloyes 3145 but im on a budget and exploring my options, Thoughts?
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i already have a EWP, its not a daily. its a toy that will get beat on when its drivin.
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Originally Posted by jay7199
i already have a EWP, its not a daily. its a toy that will get beat on when its drivin.
your just asking how stock replacement chains hold up correct? i would like to know the same thing...
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yeah that would be a good way to put it, I plan to make around 420whp and i need a timing chain to get this motor going.
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Originally Posted by jay7199
Iv read a few times that people are running these on there built motors with no problems.. figured id get some input, iv been looking at the cloyes 3145 but im on a budget and exploring my options, Thoughts?
That Cloyes is one of the least expensive out there (and better than stock). If you have an EWP and vented opti, you can use it.
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Originally Posted by shbox
That Cloyes is one of the least expensive out there (and better than stock). If you have an EWP and vented opti, you can use it.
do you know how much a stock replacement chain only is and how they hold up. Ive heard of guys doing it.
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GM PART # 10128346
CATEGORY: Engine Crankshaft/Timing Sprocket
List Price: $46.22
Wholesale Price: $27.14

GM PART # 10206039
CATEGORY: Engine Camshaft Sprocket
List Price: $59.45
Wholesale Price: $34.90

GM PART # 10128349
Chain 1993-1994 non-vented opti
List Price: $59.45
Wholesale Price: $34.90

GM PART # 10128485
Chain 1995-1997 vented opti
List Price: $51.76
Wholesale Price: $30.37

The stock set will hold up fine to a mild to strong performance build.
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Originally Posted by shbox
GM PART # 10128346
CATEGORY: Engine Crankshaft/Timing Sprocket
List Price: $46.22
Wholesale Price: $27.14

GM PART # 10206039
CATEGORY: Engine Camshaft Sprocket
List Price: $59.45
Wholesale Price: $34.90

GM PART # 10128349
Chain 1993-1994 non-vented opti
List Price: $59.45
Wholesale Price: $34.90

GM PART # 10128485
Chain 1995-1997 vented opti
List Price: $51.76
Wholesale Price: $30.37

The stock set will hold up fine to a mild to strong performance build.
Great info! Thanks for the help shbox!



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