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May 8, 2002 | 04:28 PM

NastySSoo

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Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

I have 46k on my M6. Should I replace my timing chain and gear with the H/C install. If so, stock or Cloyes? Please give any opinions on this.

Paul

May 8, 2002 | 04:31 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

I'd get the Katech chain if I were you. Stock gears. Thats what I'll be doing.

This isnt something you absolutly have to do, but while you are in there you might as well. SLP sells a double roller chain too, but its install will be a little more in depth since you have to pull the lower chain gear off the crank and press a new one on.

May 8, 2002 | 04:51 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

I dont need any unnecessary expences, but if its the right thing to do I will.

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May 8, 2002 | 07:49 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

Yes do it. I didnt when I did my heads/cam at 30k miles and know Im rebuilding due to a broken chain.

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May 8, 2002 | 08:20 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

Thanks Kevin, anymore opinions?

Paul

May 9, 2002 | 09:12 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kevin:
Yes do it. I didnt when I did my heads/cam at 30k miles and know Im rebuilding due to a broken chain.

Kevin<hr /></blockquote>What size cam were you using? Springs? Just wondering what setups are contributing to this.

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May 10, 2002 | 04:26 AM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

Yes you really need to replace it.Any time you change cams.Consider it cheap insurance or you will end up like hte other guy.

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May 10, 2002 | 11:36 AM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by MNSS:
Id get the cloyes, you can adjust the timing in 1 degree incriments sp? Plus you can get rid of the flimsy stock unit! about a 150 bucks<hr /></blockquote>If you get the Cloyes, don't use the chain it comes with. Get and IRL chain. It is a much better piece.

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May 10, 2002 | 02:47 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />What size cam were you using? Springs? Just wondering what setups are contributing to this.<hr /></blockquote>I helped Kevin build his motor. He was running a T1 cam, and Comp 941 springs. The valvetrain had nothing to do with the chain snapping, his springs held up fine...

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May 10, 2002 | 03:05 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

I didn’t change mine. I’m not worried.

May 10, 2002 | 03:20 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

Thanks for the input. I think I will replace it with another stock unit.Its held up to weekly trips to the track for many, many passes.

Thanks Paul

May 10, 2002 | 03:26 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

Just bought the cloyes IRL chain and its beefy as hell. The other chains look like a bicycle chain while this one looks more like a motorcycle chain. Don't get the replacement for the stock chain by cloyes, get this IRL chain and be safe with your investment!!!!

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by NastySS00:
I have 46k on my M6. Should I replace my timing chain and gear with the H/C install. If so, stock or Cloyes? Please give any opinions on this.

Paul<hr /></blockquote>

May 10, 2002 | 05:49 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kevin:
Yes do it. I didnt when I did my heads/cam at 30k miles and know Im rebuilding due to a broken chain.

Kevin<hr /></blockquote>Were you using an aftermarket underdrive pulley? I've seen the Whisper unit break chains due to engine harmonics.

Brad

May 11, 2002 | 01:50 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

Texas Performance has them and they sell for 340.00 which is a bit steep but you can really tell a big difference!!!!

May 11, 2002 | 02:14 PM

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Re: Replace timing chain w/ H/C ?

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by MyLS1Hauls:
[QBWere you using an aftermarket underdrive pulley? I've seen the Whisper unit break chains due to engine harmonics.

Brad[/QB]<hr /></blockquote>I was/am running the ASP pulley. It has been on there for 2 years. I should mention I was running about 130mph when it snapped and at around 4500 rpm. I dont think anything in the setup contributed to the failure...simply 3 years of drag racing and driving it like its supposed to finally took its toll.

Kevin