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01redR/T
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11/16/2004
21:40:29
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I am in the process of building an engine for my truck, instead of the timing chain system I am wanting to go with a gear drive timing. Has anyone on hear done that, and I am having trouble finding one for a newer 360. Thanks
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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11/16/2004
23:46:53
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Gear drives are strictly for high rpm race engines. The are very noisy, very expensive, and cause more drag at low rpm's.
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Mike S.
Dodge Dakota
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11/17/2004
12:28:41
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I have also been thinking about a gear drive. Milodon makes a gear drive system for small block Mopars and will work in a newer magnum motor. I have decided against the gear drive though. I'm gonna go with a Pro Gear 3000 set from Hughes engines. My understanding of the Milodon gear drive is it's too noisy, and wears out too fast. I have no experience with this setup that's just my take on it from talking to people and reading about it.
Mike S.
91CC Carbed 390 w/nitrous
97CC Little 6er
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01redR/T
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2004
13:44:37
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the only reason I am looking in to the gear drive setup is for the noise
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Mike S.
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11/18/2004
19:03:38
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I understand that. While the gear drive might not be the best for a daily driver, it does provide the most accurate valve timing. I say if you've got the cash too spend on it go for it. You can find the gear drive at Summit racing (www.summitracing.com) or Jegs (www.jegs.com). Good luck
Mike S.
91cc Carbed 390 w/nitrous
97cc Little 6er
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2Evil4U
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2004
20:27:06
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I use one on the SBC in my drag car. It sounds decent and allows reasonably easy valve timing adjustment. They will NOT, however, work if your engine has a knock sensor on it. The sensor will pick up the gear noise and totally screw up your computer's timing curve. If you don't use a knock sensor, you're all set to go.
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01redR/T
Dodge Dakota
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11/18/2004
21:29:12
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Yeah I'm trying to stay away from all the computer stuff. but one more question, I am shopping around for connecting rods for the 408 that I am building I saw on KRCperformance that they use CNC connecting rods but they are alittle too expensive for my likes, I am just wondering what lenght of rods to get. Thanks
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