Who makes the strongest timing chain?

[TGP37]

*Subliminally plants the idea to do ITBs for the DOHC...*

lol, who knows what I'de make down the road. Once my new job takes off, I'll have the funds to equip a workshop with the tools I always wanted. Like plasma cutters, TIG welder, Hydraulic Press, massive air compressor, a small supply of various aluminum and steel plates/rods/etc.

I plan to build the best 60v6 possible, over time. 3400 DOHC with the strongest internals possible, double roller chain, etc. I would LOVE to see how much HP I can get and how high an RPM I could spin them up. But this time I'll just suck it up and go with WOT-TECH performance heads, intakes, plenum, etc.

One can dream.......never let it go........it becomes reality.

[pocket-rocket]

Pocket: I REALLY need to invest in aluminum welding. If I could weld aluminum, well, I would do something cool (for lack of any immediate ideas).

*Subliminally plants the idea to do ITBs for the DOHC...*

[Schmieder]

The gears would have to be HUGE to make up the gap between the crank and cam. That or too many small gears to keep rotation proper. Just not worth it. It isn't the distance out, its the width of the cover cut out that i was talking about with gears instead of chain.

Ah, I see. Thanks for the clearing of the mind.

Pocket: I REALLY need to invest in aluminum welding. If I could weld aluminum, well, I would do something cool (for lack of any immediate ideas).

[pocket-rocket]

But then i guess not many people fabricate steel. Having the ability to cut, shape, grind and weld steel is a priceless tool.

People keep talking about the LS9, I guess its worth it? EDIT: Nvrmnd that, a quick search and...I have seen the light! That is a NICE looking engine.

The timing cover isn't steel, it's aluminum

Yes, I would have the LS9's babies if it meant having an LS9 of my own, lol.

[SappySE107]

The gears would have to be HUGE to make up the gap between the crank and cam. That or too many small gears to keep rotation proper. Just not worth it. It isn't the distance out, its the width of the cover cut out that i was talking about with gears instead of chain.

[Schmieder]

Is that the only issue is the timing cover clearance?

That timing cover, it doesn't hold back any high pressures or fluid levels? It doesn't seem like it does, just protects the timing chain (an important item of course).

Seems like all one needs to do is cut open the clearance and quick fab a bolt on mini-cover w/ gasket cut to shape . And the plus side is having an easy access to the timing chain (or gear) for quick inspection.

But then i guess not many people fabricate steel. Having the ability to cut, shape, grind and weld steel is a priceless tool.

People keep talking about the LS9, I guess its worth it? EDIT: Nvrmnd that, a quick search and...I have seen the light! That is a NICE looking engine.

[SappySE107]

No, there is no room for it because the cam and crank gear as so far apart. You could probably make something with a custom timing cover but for the money, id rather buy an LS9.

[Schmieder]

Isn't there an option for gears instead of chains? Like 2 gears bolted on where the chain guard goes?

Would eliminate any potential for stretch when the chain is removed completely. But I can only speculate this one. But I thought I saw a double gear option for the 3x00v6 somewhere.

[stewartfn18]

lol yep thats correct. the old 1393 grind from wot-tech. I was expecting to have half gone teeth or something stupid

ok i know that im bumping this thread back from the dead. again. but i have the same setup as above and just wanted to know what set was on previous to the change. i have 2000+ style and havent noticed any abnormal noises

[robert 1980]

lol yep thats correct. the old 1393 grind from wot-tech. I was expecting to have half gone teeth or something stupid

Yeah it didn't look that bad.For the money and while the crack is out anyways.Im getting a double roller.It's nice we both have the older mounts.This way we don't have to pull the motor to change or check the timing chain.Score for the older berettas.lol

[Alxsmt]

lol yep thats correct. the old 1393 grind from wot-tech. I was expecting to have half gone teeth or something stupid

[robert 1980]

I have for the most part.Remember i just put almost two grand into a transmission rebuild with a ep lsd.And another few hundred for heads and intakes.This is from the 19th of january.

[bob442]

still havent decided yet eh Rob?

[robert 1980]

Comp springs rated at 122#@1.750and 283#@1.175,coil bind1.040
Comp cams valve locks and retainers
Custom cam regrind 205.2/205.4@.50 duration,264.6/264.6@.006 duration, .533/.533 Lift.110 Lsa
I was going to do a build like this so thats how i know.lol

[3400-95-Modified]

Whats your cam specs again Alxsmt? and what springs are you running?