Dodge Challenger Timing Chains, Gears & Covers

The operation of the engine powering your Dodge Challenger is based on the four-stroke principle. These strokes include the intake, compression, ignition, and exhaust, which repeat in every cylinder many times per second, so timing plays a crucially important role there. A set of dedicated devices working for timing purposes is known as a timing mechanism. This mechanism uses the rotations coming from the engine crankshaft to drive the camshafts, which in turn manage the valvetrain and ignition system. The timing system includes either a timing chain or belt, which is run by gears (chain drive) or pulleys (belt drive).

The timing mechanism is subjected to wear, as it contains moving parts. Typically, a steel timing chain serves much longer than a belt, which requires a replacement on a regular basis. However, unlike the belt, the chain may get stretched due to wear of its rollers and affect the right timing, which results in horsepower decrease and growth of fuel consumption. In our Dodge Challenger timing gears, chains & covers assortment, you will find various replacement parts. And it won’t take much of your time, as we’ve already cataloged our inventory according to the model years.