64,000 miles time for chain?

[markboss]

Just replaced my timing chain and w/p...Chain had 160k miles and still was in great shape, chain had slack, but tensioner took care of it...I used all metal stock type gear with tensioner...If it lasted 160k, I am more than pleased, also oil pan was extremely clean...

 

[Nick Micale]

Originally posted by Two Lane
What is considered the very "best" timing chain ..........

Rollmaster.

 

[GN SBS]

Originally posted by Nick Micale
Rollmaster.

Hi Nick,

What is your opinion on the rollmaster stretching quickly and being noisy? I've read a few comments along the above lines and wonder if the rollmaster is a good call for those not running huge springs. Set us straight!

thanks,
Scott

 

[J Banning]

Bump bump

 

[Two Lane]

Originally posted by GN SBS
Hi Nick,

What is your opinion on the rollmaster stretching quickly and being noisy? I've read a few comments along the above lines and wonder if the rollmaster is a good call for those not running huge springs. Set us straight!

thanks,
Scott

Lots of posts in archives regarding stretch, slap, noise, false knock, chewing up front covers, etcetera, with several of the "premium brands".

 

[GN SBS]

Any thoughts on whether the Edelbrock chain would have a similar set of problems as the rollmaster?

Edelbrock Performer-Link True-Rolling Timing Chain Sets:

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...itpart&searchtype=both&part=EDL-7829&x=20&y=7

thanks,
Scott

From http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/index.html :
Performer-Link timing chain sets are for use with Edelbrock or stock cams. They have a solid-bushing chain for a true bearing surface that rolls with the sprockets, eliminating chain stretch. Crank gears are machined from SAE-1144 stressproof steel. Three Performer-Link sets are stock replacement parts and 50-state legal (see listings in bold type). All other sets have three keyway setting points to ensure accurate timing selection for early or late-model vehicles. Performer-Link timing sets are not for use above 6500 rpm.