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Dec 29, 2012 | 07:16 PM

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gear driven?

So just wanted to get some input I'm bout to do a tsp 228r cam swap and was curious bout how good or bad it is to switch to gear driven timing instead of a chain any info helps thanks guys.

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Dec 29, 2012 | 08:03 PM

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if you run a gear system you cant use knock sensors

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Dec 30, 2012 | 04:19 PM

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Not that I know anything but I've never seen a gear drive for an LS motor.

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Dec 30, 2012 | 08:16 PM

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Not that I know anything but I've never seen a gear drive for an LS motor.

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Dec 30, 2012 | 10:36 PM

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so your calling him stupid? lol!

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Dec 30, 2012 | 10:54 PM

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We have to be stupid to hang out around here.

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Dec 31, 2012 | 04:35 AM

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You can't run knock sensors and I have seen some gear drive kits rob a good amount of hp.

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Dec 31, 2012 | 10:14 AM

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I got curious so I looked and found one.........

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/2010/...ts-Catalog.pdf

I think I could find a better use for $900

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Jan 2, 2013 | 05:13 PM

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Plus you'll need to convert to a dry stump oiling system.

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