Racing Timing Gears, Chains, Covers & Components
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- Chevrolet Performance®Single Roller Timing Single Roller Set (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Single Roller Timing Single Roller Set by Chevrolet Performance®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Chevrolet Performance features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$103.03
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Chain (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Chain by Chevrolet Performance®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Chevrolet Performance features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$51.51
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Chain (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Chain by Chevrolet Performance®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Chevrolet Performance features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$51.51
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Chain (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Chain by Chevrolet Performance®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Chevrolet Performance features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$51.51
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover Bolts (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Cover Bolts by Chevrolet Performance®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.16
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover Bolts (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Cover Bolts by Chevrolet Performance®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.16
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover Bolts (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Cover Bolts by Chevrolet Performance®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.16
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover Gasket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Cover Gasket by Chevrolet Performance®. This TIMING COVER GASKET is a genuine OEM GM part #12633904 and carries a factory warranty. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$47.53
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover Gasket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Cover Gasket by Chevrolet Performance®. This TIMING COVER GASKET is a genuine OEM GM part #12633904 and carries a factory warranty. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$47.53
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover Gasket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Cover Gasket by Chevrolet Performance®. This TIMING COVER GASKET is a genuine OEM GM part #12633904 and carries a factory warranty. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$47.53
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Cover with Cam Sensor (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Cover with Cam Sensor by Chevrolet Performance®. LS2/LS3 with Cam Sensor. This COVER is a genuine OEM GM part #12633906 and carries a factory warranty Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Chevrolet...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$169.92
- Cometic Gasket®Timing Cover Gasket (Ford Small Block V8)Timing Cover Gasket by Cometic Gasket®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Cometic Gasket features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$11.49 - $40.83
- Cometic Gasket®Timing Cover Gasket Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Cover Gasket Set by Cometic Gasket®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Cometic Gasket features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$20.38 - $24.75
- Cometic Gasket®Timing Cover Gasket Set (Chrysler Small Block V8)Timing Cover Gasket Set by Cometic Gasket®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Cometic Gasket features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$29.56
- Cometic Gasket®Timing Cover Gasket Set (Ford Big Block V8)Timing Cover Gasket Set by Cometic Gasket®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Cometic Gasket features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$23.64
- Cometic Gasket®Timing Cover Gasket Set (Ford FE V8)Timing Cover Gasket Set by Cometic Gasket®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Cometic Gasket features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$23.64 - $24.99
- Cometic Gasket®Timing Cover Gaskets (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Cover Gaskets by Cometic Gasket®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Cometic Gasket features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$13.76 - $23.32
- Crane Cams®Pro-Series Double Roller Timing Chain Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Pro-Series Double Roller Timing Chain Set by Crane Cams®. High-performance engine builders and street tuners who crave for maximum performance out of their vehicle, choose these top-grade performance products painstakingly designed by...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleBump up engine power to the next level$155.53
- Dart®Gear Drive Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Gear Drive Set by Dart®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a hassle...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$244.57
- Edelbrock®Timing Cover Gasket & Oil Seal Kit (Ford Small Block V8)Timing Cover Gasket & Oil Seal Kit by Edelbrock®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Edelbrock features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...The finest quality at a great priceEdelbrock carry everything needed to complete the job$28.95
- Enderle®Timing Cover (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Cover by Enderle®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$230.75
- Enderle®Timing Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Cover by Enderle®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$230.75
- Enderle®Timing Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Timing Cover by Enderle®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$230.75
- Enderle®Timing Cover Seal (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Cover Seal by Enderle®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...$34.04
- Enderle®Timing Cover Seal (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Timing Cover Seal by Enderle®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver...$34.04
- Engine Works®Competition Double Roller Engine Timing Set (Chrysler Small Block V8)Competition Double Roller Engine Timing Set by Engine Works®. Get maximum power and performance out of your vehicle with this top-of-the-line Engine Works product. Engineered to withstand extreme speed conditions, this performance...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$65.04
- Engine Works®Competition Timing Chain Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Competition Timing Chain Set by Engine Works®. Get maximum power and performance out of your vehicle with this top-of-the-line Engine Works product. Engineered to withstand extreme speed conditions, this performance upgrade will provide...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$57.13 - $87.27
- Engine Works®Competition Timing Chain Set (Ford Small Block V8)Competition Timing Chain Set by Engine Works®. Get maximum power and performance out of your vehicle with this top-of-the-line Engine Works product. Engineered to withstand extreme speed conditions, this performance upgrade will provide...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$59.79
- Engine Works®Gear Drive (Chevy Big Block V8)Gear Drive by Engine Works®. Get maximum power and performance out of your vehicle with this top-of-the-line Engine Works product. Engineered to withstand extreme speed conditions, this performance upgrade will provide you with...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$148.40
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet™ Double Roller Timing Chain Set (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Pro-Billet™ Double Roller Timing Chain Set by Engine Works®. Get maximum power and performance out of your vehicle with this top-of-the-line Engine Works product. Engineered to withstand extreme speed conditions, this performance...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$118.48
The valvetrain system is one of the major mechanisms that determine engine performance and ensure its smooth operation. Thus, the main requirements imposed on the valvetrain is high precision, reliability, and durability. The system can be driven by a belt, chain(s), or feature gear drive, yet each of these types has its pros and cons. As for the engines with chain drive, they are very widespread these days, but there are some concerns related to their servicing. If you're into racing, some modifications can help you make this system stronger and get some other benefits.
In most cases, the chain drive is considered more dependable than belt one, however, it has a common disadvantage – unlike the belt, the chain tends to stretch, and sprocket teeth tend to wear out over time. The chain's rollers gradually get thinner, and the chain gets longer, which eventually affects valve timing and, therefore, engine performance. The racing environment implies large stresses and working at high RPM, so it's recommended to take these factors into account while adjusting or modifying the valvetrain mechanism. There are different solutions making the system more robust, durable, and efficient.
For instance, you could install performance gears made of tougher steel, use a double roller chain instead of a single roller, get aftermarket chain tensioners, etc. Meanwhile, you can also face the necessity to shift valvetrain timing, in order to increase torque within a certain RPM range. There is a purely mechanical and relatively simple way to do that – an adjustable gear allows for moving timing forward or backward by several degrees. In our online store, you will find plenty of timing gears, chains, covers, and other components designed specifically for harsh racing conditions and featuring all of the necessary characteristics to meet the strictest demands.