I'm looking for your guys opinions on gear drive in BB, good or bad Thanks
I ran a Milodon. Worked...whined like a blower! I'm not sure they are worth the extra bucks over a good timing chain.I'm looking for your guys opinions on gear drive in BB, good or bad Thanks
Is there a reason why you think you need it?
I'm looking for your guys opinions on gear drive in BB, good or bad Thanks
My father, brother, and myself exclusively used Summers Brothers gear drives on all our race motors before switching to Jesel belts. I can't ever recall any making any noise whatsoever.Am I the only one who can use a gear drive and not have it make noise? I've installed probably close to 50 if you count the chevy and other GM stuff. Not one ever made noise.
The harmonics thing has been proven a myth from the 70s. Gear drives work well. If you can stand the noise, they hold timing very stable.
Theres a little noise initially then wears in. Solid lifters alone drown it out regardless.Am I the only one who can use a gear drive and not have it make noise? I've installed probably close to 50 if you count the chevy and other GM stuff. Not one ever made noise.
The guys you talked to have no idea what they are talking about. Gear drives have pretty limited use in drag racing (usually blown fuel cars). Their primary application is dirt and super modified oval. Also they can run damn near forever without any wear at all. They are probably only familiar with those Pete Jackson gimmick things.Are you looking to run it on a drag only car? I have never run gear driven as every time I've mentioned it to the parts guys or car guys they say it's a drag only set-up as they wear out and grind down leaving metal shavings in the oil. Which of course takes its toll on the engine. Like I said I have never run one and going by what I've heard and been told. So I guess I'm asking if that info is correct.