Hey Kyle, Hughes has some real nice double roller timing chains with hardened
top and bottom gears! I have never heard of a double roller needing more
power, I believe they are supposed to run smoother and more efficiently than a
standard set up! Anyway good luck on your decision, whichever way you decide
to go!
Kurt Swanson
97 CC, 4x4, 5.2, etc.
"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> I'm working on the list but the Timing Cover Gasket Set, a Drill, Tap, and
> some RTV are pretty much all you need.
>
> I'll dbl-check on that though....
>
> The Milodon Gear Drive runs about $320, won't "stretch" over time, and is
> VERY reliable on cam timing fluctuation. I've never heard of a True
> Dbl-Roller Timing Chain reducing the amount of power since it has roller
> bearing on the actual links...unlike a standard replacement dbl-row chain.
>
> - Bernd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: Timing Gear Setup - Magnum Engines
>
> > So since this is an 'exact swap', what parts come with the Milodon Gear
> > Drive? I complied a list of parts I would need for my timing chain fix,
> and
> > it looks like this:
> > -1 Timing Chain and Sprocket Package
> > -1 Gasket, Timing Chain Case
> > -1 Gasket, Water Pump
> > -1 Seal, Front Case 1992 - 1997
> > -1 Tensioner, Timing Chain
> > -Coolant of course
> > -I may swap on a new water pump at the same time
> > What from this list would I need then, if I went with the gear drive
> setup?
> > Would it just be everything except the timing and sprocket package? Also,
> > other than the idea of never having to deal with a stretched or worn
> chain,
> > what are the benefits of a gear driven setup? Are there any cons? Does it
> > help with power at all? I have heard from several people that a double
> > roller chain setup actually reduces power since the engine needs more
> > strength to rotate/turn a double roller setup. Under hard acceleration
> > lately, I hear the stock(124,000) timing chain just slapping away, and
> plan
> > on doing a fix/upgrade this summer. What is the cost of the Gear Drive
> > setup? THANKS!
> > Kyle
> > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
> >
> >
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