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are aftermarket timing chains worth it???

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Jul 7, 2004.

  1. Jul 7, 2004
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    After i get my tranny in i am going to swap in a new timing chain. is it worth it for the aftermarket kind or should i stick with the stock chain. and which brand is better??
     
    DanStew, Jul 7, 2004
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    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    After market timing chains work well. I haven't had any problems with them.
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2004
    msbweiland

    msbweiland Member

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    So does a standard chain. It depends on what you're going to do and what kind of RPM you plan on hitting. Anything is better than the nylon gear that some of them came with.
     
    msbweiland, Jul 8, 2004
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Steel is definitely the way to go, unless of course you LIKE changing timing chains... ;)
     
    w3srl, Jul 8, 2004
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    Rob C

    Rob C Member

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    Dan,
    FWIW, I put the Edelbrock chain in mine about 2 years ago and have had no problems and the timing has not moved one bit. But, anything would have been better than the old one with the worn out tensioners. Don't have to worry about tensioners with the Edelbrock set.....
     
    Rob C, Jul 8, 2004
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  6. Jul 8, 2004
    vanguard

    vanguard

    I've got a nylon tip OEM set for sale cheap! If you like changing timing chains! :D
     
    vanguard, Jul 8, 2004
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  7. Jul 8, 2004
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    OK it looks like i should go with the edelbrock chain set.

    Thanks guys!!!!
     
    DanStew, Jul 8, 2004
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