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Old 04-05-2006, 09:14 PM   #1
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does someone know what the average price for steel straight cut timing gears are. cause i want some as i think they sound tuff as
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Old 04-05-2006, 09:17 PM   #2
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put a playing card in the alternator fan :

what car? and why?...
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Old 04-05-2006, 09:19 PM   #3
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how about i put the smackdown on your cortina in my kingswood
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Old 04-05-2006, 09:37 PM   #4
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Nothing wrong with gear drives. I like the sound myself and will be putting a set in my XT 351. No different than having an exhaust note that I like in my mind. You can't get them for a EB 4.0 if that's what your getting at, as far as I know anyhow...
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:12 PM   #5
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Try eBay. I've got a mate that wants a set aswell, and when he finally gets around to building his motor, that's where we'll be checking first. I know this doesn't answer your question of an average price, but if a set pops up, it's kind of hard to pick what it'll go for.
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:20 PM   #6
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Usually around the$300 -$400 mark, give or take a few bucks.Depending on which brand you go for.

Try here it will give you a bit of an idea as to the prices

https://www.americanautos.com.au/secure.html
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:30 PM   #7
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Im pretty sure I've seen a nice big fat book full of info & listings on them at my work, will check it out for you tomorrow.
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:37 PM   #8
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Nothing wrong with gear drives. I like the sound myself and will be putting a set in my XT 351. No different than having an exhaust note that I like in my mind. You can't get them for a EB 4.0 if that's what your getting at, as far as I know anyhow...
If there was one engine that should not have a gear drive it is a Clevo, now why you ask it is because of the harmonics they play hell with the valve train you will chew out valve Colet's in record time they give you no real benefit, if you like the noises by A blower. Now i am not just talking through my bum here i have tried a couple of time to run one. Ever wonder why most engine builders don't recommend them. END :
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:44 PM   #9
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If there was one engine that should not have a gear drive it is a Clevo, now why you ask it is because of the harmonics they play hell with the valve train you will chew out valve Colet's in record time they give you no real benefit, if you like the noises by A blower. Now i am not just talking throw my bum here i have tryed a couple of time to run one. Ever wonder why most engine builders dont recomend them. END :
Hmmm, didn't know that. Thanks for the tip...
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If there was one engine that should not have a gear drive it is a Clevo, now why you ask it is because of the harmonics they play hell with the valve train you will chew out valve Colet's in record time they give you no real benefit, if you like the noises by A blower. Now i am not just talking through my bum here i have tried a couple of time to run one. Ever wonder why most engine builders don't recommend them. END :
Pretty much so, but don't just stop at Clevo's... Gear drive would be a much cheaper option for car-makers. If they were any good, they would use them.

Honda VTR1000SP's use a gear drive quad over-head cam setup, and as soon as the slightest bit of wear develops in the gears, they're shagged.

Also one question- how do you plan to adjust the backlash?
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Old 05-05-2006, 08:30 AM   #11
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There was a thread about this a while back.... Worth reading!

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=timing+gears
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