omc8

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I just bought a couple new Cloyes C3220 timing sets ,just wondering if anyone else has noticed a color change in the finish of the gears . Mine are silver , not the gold color you see in stock photos .

omc8

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Here is a stock photo of the C3220 gold ......

G Atsma

I seriously doubt that it's an issue. Likely different anti corrosion treatment.

omc8

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Yeah not sure , the older version may have had a cadmium finish to them . Just curious when they made the changes . I'm a little disappointed in the chain , the links are thinner than a stock gen lV chain , was expecting it to be heavier .

omc8

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Here are some chain measurements in mm ......
Old Gen 4 outer plate 1.31 inner plate 1.77 inner link OD to OD 9.41
C3220. outer plate 1.27 inner plate 1.49 inner link OD to OD 9.11
The biggest difference is the thickness of the inner plates and total width of inner links ..

LLLosingit

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It's probably just the way the picture looks, It's common to manipulate color to contrast against a white background.
As far as the quality of the chain itself, It's a low dollar budget chain, I wouldn't use one on anything other than a basic build or as a stock replacement.

omc8

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Here is photo of one purchased and installed October 2019 . Color is silver like the ones I have .

omc8

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Yes it's a budget chain , and it's oem replacement .But sellers list it as HD heavy duty chain and it's a replacement for LS2 chain .Those that expect it look like a LS2 chain or Gen 4 are going to be disappointed .The C3220 has good reviews on Amazon 4.7 stars.

G Atsma

Due to roller lifters, LS engines are relatively easy on timing chains, so even "budget chains" live surprisingly long lives.

omc8

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Well I found a thread from 9 years ago that touches on many of the very things I tried to point out here https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...questions.html
In conclusion this is my opinion on the matter . While Jegs and Summit both use description of HD or heavy duty , in reality I would not describe it as such.Its just a stock OEM replacement. It's probably an upgrade for an LS1 chain or an early truck. The c3220 is a better choice than the c3210. But if it were me I would go with a factory LS2 chain over the c3220

LLLosingit

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The price should have been a good indicator, I think I paid $29 on Amazon when I changed one a few months ago, All decent performance chain sets were at least double the price and went up from there.

omc8

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Yes these chains are cheaper than an ol worn out broom ! Been watching them on Amazon for the last 7 months , never seen them at that price . Usally they trend at $39 up but couple weeks ago they dropped to $33 and still at that price presently. I believe rockauto sells them at $29 but when you add shipping your back up to $39. I can get a LS2. Chain for $40

mjs1012

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You'll have no problem with the c3220 kit. Personally, I run that kit in my car and never thought anything of it. I posted about the same topic a while ago when I was building my motor and it more or less is the same chain.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...me-gm-one.html

omc8

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Yeah it would have been nice if there was a review or comparison of the Summit brand LS2 chain ! I found this picture oem Gen 3 chain next to Summit brand LS2 .