Would this fit my spline drivin opti on my 94? This is the cheapest ive see so far.

Timing Kit/component/Timing Set (73126) | 1994 Chevrolet Camaro 8 Cylinders P 5.7L SFI OHV | AutoZone.com

 

I'd really inspect the original closely and consider reusing it before using a cheap Chinese junk set.

Cheap is a seriously bad idea in a timing set.

If you're set on replacing the set, consider using a Cloyes set. they're a tier one supplier to GM and may have been the OEM manufacturer of the stocker. The part number I found was C-3228 but double check to be sure...

Cloyes manufacturers in the US...

 

Why do you think you need to replace it?

Pretty much nobody breaks stock chains even on modified engines and then when guys replace them I think I have seen more replacements break than stockers. The stock one is meant to handle the load of the waterpump so it was pretty heavily built.

 

Oh, I'm just shopping around for possibly a timing set for my heads and cam swap. But seeing these are not many options for a timing set I thought I would share this. I'm not gomna replace gears and chain till I look at mine.

 

If looking for an "upgrade" I might consider the Lunati set but I have no data to support it being an upgrade, otherwise stock/cloyes.

 

do any of you know a good chain that has the 3 keyways on the crank gear??? im looking and only found one so far but didnt know if i could get a better price than 280.00 in summit.. if you know of any thanks

 

I dont kno much about timing chains reall, sorry

 

Just get a new chain($40) for your existing gears, the LT1 sets are a rip-off.


Again, just get a new chain, then use an offset bushing kit to degree your cam and save the $200

 

the reason i want the 3 keyway crank gear is because i want to degree in my cam

 

You don't need to buy a $280 three keyway set to degree the cam, those things rarely fall into the right spot anyways. Most builders all use offset bushings on the camshaft like I said in the first post - those kits cost $20 and are easy to use, that's what I use even when I have a three keyway set in my hands, it's faster to swap the bushings than it is to pull a pressed on gear on and off.

 

i didnt see that thank you, can you explain a bit more about it to me!! i looked at the cam gear i dont see where i can put a offset bushing do i need to drill out a hole????? thanks for your help

 

yes, you drill out the holes to accept the bushings. here's a link to how: http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInst...70-11991-1.pdf

 

thanks!!!!!

 

I actually don't drill the hole all the way through like it says in those directions, I drill it from the back side just enough that the bushing will drop in and be below flush - this way it is captured and has no possible way of coming out the front side and you don't need to buy a lock plate.

 

And that's why you talk to a machinist before drilling or cutting......
Great idea!