$350 timing chains?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Portsmouth VA
$350 timing chains?
i just got off the phone with jegs, and summit and they both say that the only timing chain they have available for my 96 is a $343 SINGLE roller cloyes set!!!
this seems outrageous to me... does anybody have any other alternatives or suggestions?
it seems like for that much $$ you ought to be able to get DOUBLE roller at least...
i've seen timing BELT kits that are in that price range (for GEN 1 tho)
jeez, how much is the stock chain?
this seems outrageous to me... does anybody have any other alternatives or suggestions?
it seems like for that much $$ you ought to be able to get DOUBLE roller at least...
i've seen timing BELT kits that are in that price range (for GEN 1 tho)
jeez, how much is the stock chain?
Burning Brakes
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From: Panhandle FL
Re: $350 timing chains? (SonnyinVA)
Keep looking!I'm pretty sure they make a double roller.They are outrageous though.I think you can buy just the chain for $39.I just saw this on the forum the other day.Also chevy makes a heavy duty set-up.Check with GMparts direct.I'm sorry I don't have a great answer. :rolleyes:
Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville Fl
Re: $350 timing chains? (SonnyinVA)
That just sounds too high. What does an LT4 chain set cost? (Should be good enough)
A friend of mine rebuilt his motor, he put a new opti/pump and timing chain/gear set on. He would have complained if it cost that much just for the chain set.
A friend of mine rebuilt his motor, he put a new opti/pump and timing chain/gear set on. He would have complained if it cost that much just for the chain set.
Burning Brakes
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From: Rolla Mo
Re: $350 timing chains? (SPEED750)
Le Mans Master
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Re: $350 timing chains? (edsalinas)
You can get the LT4 Extreme Duty chain kit for that much and have money left over for some other stuff too. It is only about $30 or $40 more than a standard LT1/4 chain setup from Superior last time I checked...(Jeff was there).
Melting Slicks
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From: Olive Branch (Memphis suburb) MS
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Re: $350 timing chains? (SonnyinVA)
Sonny, here is the problem. When you use the waterpump drive for the LT1/LT4 engine there is not enough room for a double roller timing chain. If you switch to an electric water pump you can us a double roller (I think I paid $80 from Summit for the Cloyes set.) Here is a picture of the GM extreme duty set which I had on my 396 before switching to the double roller. 
It was never run and I can make somebody a good deal on it. Drop me an email if your interested. :steering:
It was never run and I can make somebody a good deal on it. Drop me an email if your interested. :steering:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Portsmouth VA
Re: $350 timing chains? (Ramrod92)
When you use the waterpump drive for the LT1/LT4 engine there is not enough room for a double roller timing chain. If you switch to an electric water pump you can us a double roller (I think I paid $80 from Summit for the Cloyes set.)
i am using a meziere electric water pump so this cloyes set is exactly what i want. do you have a part number or anything like that?
thanks!!
Sonny
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: $350 timing chains? (SonnyinVA)
When you use the waterpump drive for the LT1/LT4 engine there is not enough room for a double roller timing chain. If you switch to an electric water pump you can us a double roller (I think I paid $80 from Summit for the Cloyes set.)
hey Ramrod,
i am using a meziere electric water pump so this cloyes set is exactly what i want. do you have a part number or anything like that?
thanks!!
Sonny
hey Ramrod,
i am using a meziere electric water pump so this cloyes set is exactly what i want. do you have a part number or anything like that?
thanks!!
Sonny
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Bay WI
Re: $350 timing chains? (SonnyinVA)
hey Ramrod,
i am using a meziere electric water pump so this cloyes set is exactly what i want. do you have a part number or anything like that?
thanks!!
Sonny
i am using a meziere electric water pump so this cloyes set is exactly what i want. do you have a part number or anything like that?
thanks!!
Sonny