[DeTomaso] Belt Drive vrs Timing Chain?

[Dan Courtney]

I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion / preference regarding the choice between a belt drive or a timing chain for a high rpm (8,000 +) race engine?
The Beast had a belt drive, this engine shop (which does not specialize in race engines) converted it to a timing gear/chain set-up, telling me steel is better than rubber.
Since I didn't get the engine in time for Pahrumph I'm planning to take it to the top race engine shop in town to have the cam timing, clearances and balance verified / adjusted and I could have them re-install the belt drive.
This timing chain set-up is adjustable to only three positions, through key-ways on the crank gear.

Dan


Dan F. Courtney


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