Single Row Timing Chain
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Single Row Timing Chain I need to know what is the best single row timing chain? I have an EWP, so I dont need to use a stock-style chain. I am running the LSx PCM conversion with the stock timing cover so I am limited to a single row chain.
I am also trying to free up as much power as I can, so should I look for a roller type chain? OR should I stick to the link belt (which is stronger?)
Thanks guys!
I am also trying to free up as much power as I can, so should I look for a roller type chain? OR should I stick to the link belt (which is stronger?)
Thanks guys!
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It is a pretty stout heads/cam car.
How does this one look?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-C-3001K/
EDIT: I will send EFI an email
How does this one look?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-C-3001K/
EDIT: I will send EFI an email
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yeah. I got ya there but it's gonna prolly ber hard to find a good single roller outside of the lt4. They were supposed to be workin on a timing cover that would house the reluctor & a double roller. I think a couple guys have modded the cover and made the kit work with the reluctor tho.
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how much can these single rollers take? In the future im going to build a high-winding solid roller engine with an EFIconnection conversion. Is a single roller enough for lets say 7500-8000 RPM on a solid roller? Or at that point does one need to start looking at spending the $300 bones on the billet timing cover that will fit a double roller?
how much can these single rollers take? In the future im going to build a high-winding solid roller engine with an EFIconnection conversion. Is a single roller enough for lets say 7500-8000 RPM on a solid roller? Or at that point does one need to start looking at spending the $300 bones on the billet timing cover that will fit a double roller?
Tony's spinning his 396 deep in the 7000's and is running a Comp Dual roller.
I wouldn't try any stock timing sets that's for sure.
yea i know its doable with double rollers. Im going to be dropping mad cash on valvetrain parts so i guess it only makes sense to spend some more on a timing cover that allows me to run a double. But if im going to spend $200+ on a timing chain i might as well get the billet cover and keep what i have. I would still like to know if single rollers are capable of that kind of load though. Most people in that territory have double rollers because they are running FAST systems (im guessing).
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The limitation of a single row timing set is the stock GM 96-97 timing cover. When developing the shape of the 24x reluctor, all options were exhausted (we actually separated a protoype reluctor on the lathe) in an attempt to allow a double row chain, crank reluctor, and stock GM timing cover.
The solution is a billet aluminum timing cover that allows the extra crank seal clearance needed for both double row timing chain and crank reluctor. This also requires the 24x reluctor for single/double row chain rather than the 24x reluctor for single row only...simply something that has to be mentioned when ordering a conversion package.
While it is true that you could cut a stock timing cover, move the crank seal area forward, and weld it shut, the next problem is clearance issues with the cam sensor housing. Even with the billet timing cover, the cam housing is only a few thousandths clearance gap between the timing cover. In other words, reworking the stock GM timing cover will be a tedious job.
It's unfortunate that GM did not move the crank seal area out a few thousandths.
The solution is a billet aluminum timing cover that allows the extra crank seal clearance needed for both double row timing chain and crank reluctor. This also requires the 24x reluctor for single/double row chain rather than the 24x reluctor for single row only...simply something that has to be mentioned when ordering a conversion package.
While it is true that you could cut a stock timing cover, move the crank seal area forward, and weld it shut, the next problem is clearance issues with the cam sensor housing. Even with the billet timing cover, the cam housing is only a few thousandths clearance gap between the timing cover. In other words, reworking the stock GM timing cover will be a tedious job.
It's unfortunate that GM did not move the crank seal area out a few thousandths.
The limitation of a single row timing set is the stock GM 96-97 timing cover. When developing the shape of the 24x reluctor, all options were exhausted (we actually separated a protoype reluctor on the lathe) in an attempt to allow a double row chain, crank reluctor, and stock GM timing cover.
The solution is a billet aluminum timing cover that allows the extra crank seal clearance needed for both double row timing chain and crank reluctor. This also requires the 24x reluctor for single/double row chain rather than the 24x reluctor for single row only...simply something that has to be mentioned when ordering a conversion package.
While it is true that you could cut a stock timing cover, move the crank seal area forward, and weld it shut, the next problem is clearance issues with the cam sensor housing. Even with the billet timing cover, the cam housing is only a few thousandths clearance gap between the timing cover. In other words, reworking the stock GM timing cover will be a tedious job.
It's unfortunate that GM did not move the crank seal area out a few thousandths.
The solution is a billet aluminum timing cover that allows the extra crank seal clearance needed for both double row timing chain and crank reluctor. This also requires the 24x reluctor for single/double row chain rather than the 24x reluctor for single row only...simply something that has to be mentioned when ordering a conversion package.
While it is true that you could cut a stock timing cover, move the crank seal area forward, and weld it shut, the next problem is clearance issues with the cam sensor housing. Even with the billet timing cover, the cam housing is only a few thousandths clearance gap between the timing cover. In other words, reworking the stock GM timing cover will be a tedious job.
It's unfortunate that GM did not move the crank seal area out a few thousandths.