A very good source of mine and I were discussing things to do to my engine to get a little more kick out of it. First know this. I do NOT want to spend alot on this engine because it's got 130k on the clock. It already has a couple of minor mods... carb, alum. intake and headers. I don't know if I'll buy a crate or rebuild this one... depends on which way the wind is blowing. Anyhow, he mentioned that putting a new timing chain in there would be a very good thing to do. The original one is more than likely stretched or worn out. What are your opinions and what else should I pay attention to or do when doing this swap? Put a nice aluminum water pump in? Stuff like that...
Timing Chain
- Thread starter BAD67FUN
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anything you can bolt to the outside of this motor could be used on the new one, like the water pump, you could also go with a different fuel pump since you are right there and though you can't really swap it to the new motor (at least i wouldn't recommend it) since you are going to have the timing cover off anyway you could do a cam swap as well, you can a decent cam/lifter kit from summit for around 100-125 bucks and have a lot more power than that stock cam
LMan
Founding Member
I highly doubt your going to see any power gain from getting a new timing chain, but with 130k on it you might as well just REBUILD the whole engine, timing chain and ALL. Summit Racing actually has a whole rebuild kit with hypereutectic pistons for only $250.
