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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Question timing chain against timing belt?

what about this thread timing belt vs timing chain? advantages and disadvantages, what do you say guys?
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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The Jesel catalog indicates the main advantages as being reduced harmonics reaching the camshaft as well as improved durability.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Chains usually last the life of the vehicle but make more noise..

Belt's you need to replace at intervals but are more quiet and don't flex as much..

I personally prefer chains

And if you have a Ford Exploder the chain guides make god awful noises when they wear out... Sounds like your rods are going to come through the pan at any moment
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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The Jesel catalog indicates the main advantages as being reduced harmonics reaching the camshaft as well as improved durability.
ok, i was meaning jessel belts, referred to drag racing, i think it helped me out, that was something i had in mind, thanks
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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I would probably go with the Jessel belt if it's as strong as You say and I have no reason to doubt that ,,,,,,,,,,smoother engine , less wear on the valve train as a whole ,,,,,,,more power granted a little bit just from less vibration .
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