1968newport

What do you guys prefer: timing belt, chain or gear drive?

bremereric

Timing chain. Gear drive is too noisy.

TVLynn

definitely a chain !!

RacerHog

All the above depending on application...

1968newport

Thanks! I am going with a quiet chain.

Archer

1968 -

You want a good double-roller timing chain set up.
Can't tell you if they are quiet or not, the engines usually make too much noise ...

Archer

1968newport

Archer, who would you recommend for a manufacturer? What am I looking to spend on it?

Archer

1968 -

I usually just stay with the company who made the cam when possible.
Comp Cams, Cloyes, Edelbrock, Even Summit and Mopar have good sets.
Billet sets might be a little better, but more pricey.
Still given what you have in the engine, even the more expensive sets wouldn't be a bad investment.

Archer

RacerHog

Napa Auto Parts....

Drag Pak

RollMaster has always made a good set.

http://www.romacusa.com/

PK1

When getting a chain ,gear, belt consider its adjust-ability if you need to get that cam in a certain spot. There are only a couple of manufacturers in the game and many are just renames for different vendors. Same part... different box. The ones above are all good IMO.

pro-tech

You diffenetly want a double roller NOT a silent chain they have a tendency of stretching and can throw the cam timing off. Also they can jump time and do serious engine damage if they do jump...The cost difference is minimal between the two....Bill

1968newport

Excellent. Thanks guys!

Dave E

The thought of a timing belt makes me cringe! If I could take out and exchange for chain every vehicle I have had with a belt I would do it!