What are the high HP guys doing for a timing chain?
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Originally posted by D James
I read a post a while back where some guy said after heavy abuse, with high rpms, I think around 62-6400 rpm, he took the chain out after a great deal of miles and was surprised how tight it still was, and so replaced it with another stocker. I'd say as long as you keep down the rpms you'll be alright. I don't think reving up to 6200 rpm couple times a week will be a good idea, I think thats risky. At most you will only destroy your engine, I personally am waiting for that day, so I can rebuild mine better, but thats me.
I read a post a while back where some guy said after heavy abuse, with high rpms, I think around 62-6400 rpm, he took the chain out after a great deal of miles and was surprised how tight it still was, and so replaced it with another stocker. I'd say as long as you keep down the rpms you'll be alright. I don't think reving up to 6200 rpm couple times a week will be a good idea, I think thats risky. At most you will only destroy your engine, I personally am waiting for that day, so I can rebuild mine better, but thats me.
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