9 96darkhorse Founding Member Oct 2, 2001 693 0 16 wilmington, california May 20, 2004 #1 May 20, 2004 #1 im being offered a pete jackson gear drive and i want ot know what does it acutally do and what are the advantages of a gear drive....thanks
im being offered a pete jackson gear drive and i want ot know what does it acutally do and what are the advantages of a gear drive....thanks
Joes95GT New Member Jan 23, 2003 3,132 1 0 Delaware May 20, 2004 #2 May 20, 2004 #2 It controls cam timing. They are supposed to be way more accurate than a chain driven set. They can be a PITA, and in my opinion, really not worth the hassle. Joe
It controls cam timing. They are supposed to be way more accurate than a chain driven set. They can be a PITA, and in my opinion, really not worth the hassle. Joe
swingline New Member Sep 18, 2003 1,252 0 0 TCB - Taking Care of Business May 20, 2004 #3 May 20, 2004 #3 I thought they only made your car sound like it had a blower?
Joes95GT New Member Jan 23, 2003 3,132 1 0 Delaware May 20, 2004 #4 May 20, 2004 #4 You can buy them for that reason, but that is not the reason why people get them. If you want that, just get a noisy timing gear. Another downside, or upside, depending how you look at it, is that gear drives are pretty noisy as well. Joe
You can buy them for that reason, but that is not the reason why people get them. If you want that, just get a noisy timing gear. Another downside, or upside, depending how you look at it, is that gear drives are pretty noisy as well. Joe
