timing chain
So? The $20 difference wouldn't even fill up my gas tank.
The only viable source you've provided is GMPD, which doesn't even support your claims:
10128346 1993-1997 LT1 crank sprocket: $25.26 + $5.56 s&h
10206039 1995-1997 LT1 cam sprocket: $32.94 + $10.95 s&h
10128485 1993-1997 LT1 timing chain: $28.68 + $6.31 s&h
In total, a stock 1995 LT1 timing set shipped to your door from GMPD is $109.70. (If you live in NH, it's $115.56.)
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So, the Cloyes is actually $20 cheaper, and you'd be getting a true double-roller as opposed to the factory stiff-back/link-belt design. The better "cost" argument is that the Cloyes requires additional components to work, which can add up quickly, albeit they provide a few extra horsepower at the same time. I've never personally heard of the Cloyes double-roller failing.
To be fair, it's true that the factory sets don't often fail. I've only seen 2 or 3 cases online in the past 7 years. However, they develop an 'uncomfortable' amount of slack even after 100 miles, so at very least consider the aforementioned oversize crank gear.
The only viable source you've provided is GMPD, which doesn't even support your claims:
10128346 1993-1997 LT1 crank sprocket: $25.26 + $5.56 s&h
10206039 1995-1997 LT1 cam sprocket: $32.94 + $10.95 s&h
10128485 1993-1997 LT1 timing chain: $28.68 + $6.31 s&h
In total, a stock 1995 LT1 timing set shipped to your door from GMPD is $109.70. (If you live in NH, it's $115.56.)
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So, the Cloyes is actually $20 cheaper, and you'd be getting a true double-roller as opposed to the factory stiff-back/link-belt design. The better "cost" argument is that the Cloyes requires additional components to work, which can add up quickly, albeit they provide a few extra horsepower at the same time. I've never personally heard of the Cloyes double-roller failing.
To be fair, it's true that the factory sets don't often fail. I've only seen 2 or 3 cases online in the past 7 years. However, they develop an 'uncomfortable' amount of slack even after 100 miles, so at very least consider the aforementioned oversize crank gear.
Most of us have GM parts sources that are close to GMPD prices but do NOT have the big online catalogue that I could link too as I could GMPD. Everyone knows they rape you on shipping, but they are a good place to look up part numbers and get rough ideas on cost.
I did say it had been awhile and this is WAY WAY under the $200+ guys thought they needed to spend to stay LTx specific and this way you can keep the $40 mechanical WP instead of a $160+ plus wiring electric pump. Yes electrics allow more power too the wheels and yes they cool adequately but move LESS water and the instant total failure mode needs to be better stressed to folks. A mechanical will weep for a good while before it really pukes. Electrics stop turning without warning and you better have a spare.
10128346 LT1 Link-Chain Timing Set Crank Sprocket $25.xx from GMpartsdirect
10128485 LT1 Link-Chain Timing Set Link Chain $28.xx from gmpartsdirect
10126039 95+ LT1 Link-Chain Timing Set Cam Sprocket or 94 + B-body unavailable from gmparts direct
Oversized crank gear cloyes S505
There are better sources than that online store but this gives you an idea.
These are from an Impala related source so they assume a vented opti.
10128485 LT1 Link-Chain Timing Set Link Chain $28.xx from gmpartsdirect
10126039 95+ LT1 Link-Chain Timing Set Cam Sprocket or 94 + B-body unavailable from gmparts direct
Oversized crank gear cloyes S505
There are better sources than that online store but this gives you an idea.
These are from an Impala related source so they assume a vented opti.
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