SBC Super 10 timing chain

[Signman]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Belt is cleaner, looks cool. But CTPO, no power advantage. I have been involved in fourteen different A-B-A tests with Jesel belt vs quality chain and gear and the results I have seen point to the chain making a hair's width more power. Also, no difference in harmonics as measured electronically for vibration and or sonic changes.


Ed's suggestion for the Rollmaster is good. They also manufacture a chain set that allows for timing changes without removing gears.

Dwight
Have been looking at this type of timing set for a while and connot verify if this or another part number is compatable with step nose cam.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Signman

Dwight
Have been looking at this type of timing set for a while and connot verify if this or another part number is compatable with step nose cam.

I ran them on factory roller blocks with the step on the nose of the cam. Just call the performance counter at Scoggin Dickey parts. They are located in Lubock, TX. Great guys to deal with. I don't have their number in my phone, but you can google them.
They had them in stock whenever I needed them. I saw zero gain when I bought my Jesel either. Saw nothing other than not having to pull the dampener, timing cover or water pump to move the cam.

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Saw nothing other than not having to pull the dampener, timing cover or water pump to move the cam.

Sometimes the "hassle factor" is dominant.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Sometimes the "hassle factor" is dominant.

Is if your old & arthritic.

[Mark Yacavone]

Looking at SBC sets in Competition Products catalog.
Most are .250 pin rollers.
It used to be people wouldn't use rollers because they would break.
Urban legend?
Does anyone use regular split link chains anymore?

[Ed Wright]

Mark, I drove my 8000 RPM 383" LT1, solid roller, lots of spring on the street for a couple of years before I made an SS car out of it with zero problems. Then ran the same Rollmaster chain set up in my first SS engine for two seasons. never one issue. Put them in a lot of drag/lake boats also.