Racing Timing Gears, Chains, Covers & Components
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- Ford Performance®Double Roller Timing Chain Set (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Double Roller Timing Chain Set by Ford Performance®. Whether you're building a competition grade speed beast, want to adjust the appearance of your Ford from meek to mean, or just crave for giving it a performance makeover,...Full roller chain with 9-position multi-index crank sprocketThe crank sprocket has 2 degree increments for timing adjustment of up to 8 degrees retarded, 8 degrees advanced, or straight-up (no advance or retard)$249.05
- Ford Performance®Double Roller Timing Chain Set (Ford Small Block V8)Double Roller Timing Chain Set by Ford Performance®. Whether you're building a competition grade speed beast, want to adjust the appearance of your Ford from meek to mean, or just crave for giving it a performance makeover,...Full roller chain with 9-position multi-index crank sprocketCam sprocket is made from steel$223.60
- Ford Performance®Timing Chain Cover (Ford Small Block V8)Timing Chain Cover by Ford Performance®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Designed to help you get the most out of your vehiclePerfect for use in high-performance environments$281.62
- Hamburger's®2-Piece Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)2-Piece Timing Cover by Hamburger's®. 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...O-Ring Seal Between Top & Bottom SectionsAllows Cam Changes Without Dropping the Oil Pan$387.96 - $450.25
- Hamburger's®2-Piece Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)2-Piece Timing Cover by Hamburger's®. 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...O-Ring Seal Between Top & Bottom SectionsAllows Cam Changes Without Dropping the Oil Pan$387.96 - $450.25
- Hamburger's®2-Piece Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)2-Piece Timing Cover by Hamburger's®. 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...O-Ring Seal Between Top & Bottom SectionsAllows Cam Changes Without Dropping the Oil Pan$387.96 - $450.25
- Holley®Idler Pulley (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Idler Pulley by Holley®. 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...Made with precision and quality in mindBuilt to last$109.95 - $124.95
- Holley®Timing Chain Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Chain Cover by Holley®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$74.95 - $94.95
- Holley®Timing Chain Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Timing Chain Cover by Holley®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$74.95 - $94.95
- Howards Cams®Double Roller Timing Chain Set (Chrysler B/RB Big Block V8)Double Roller Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. 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 unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$114.03 - $203.87
- Howards Cams®Double Roller Timing Chain Set (Ford Big Block V8)Double Roller Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. These pro billet competition timing sets are designed for accuracy and long life. Lightweight by design these sets feature a CNC machined billet steel cam sprocket with lightening holes,...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$119.93 - $122.32
- Howards Cams®Timing Chain Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. 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...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$51.94 - $155.15
- Howards Cams®Timing Chain Set (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$42.72 - $156.75
- Howards Cams®Timing Chain Set (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$42.72 - $156.75
- Howards Cams®Timing Chain Set (Ford Small Block V8)Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. 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...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$45.72 - $156.95
- Howards Cams®Timing Chain Set (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Chain Set by Howards Cams®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$125.44 - $148.44
- KRC Power Steering®Pro Series Serpentine Pulley Kit (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Pro Series Serpentine Pulley Kit by KRC Power Steering®. 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...Designed to maximize horsepower and torque of your vehicleMade with meticulous attention to detail and unmatched craftsmanship$378.46 - $395.73
- KRC Power Steering®Pro Series Serpentine Pulley Kit (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Pro Series Serpentine Pulley Kit by KRC Power Steering®. 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...Designed to maximize horsepower and torque of your vehicleMade with meticulous attention to detail and unmatched craftsmanship$378.46 - $395.73
- KSE Racing®Billet Timing Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Billet Timing Cover by KSE Racing®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering unprecedented levels...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$323.31
- KSE Racing®Billet Timing Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Billet Timing Cover by KSE Racing®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering unprecedented levels...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$323.31
- Lunati®Billet Keyway Adjustable Timing Set (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Billet Keyway Adjustable Timing Set by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation, this...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$138.16 - $138.64
- Lunati®Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation, this...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$48.23
- Lunati®Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation, this...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$48.23
- Lunati®Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain (Ford Big Block V8)Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation, this...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$76.97 - $83.81
- Lunati®Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain (Ford Small Block V8)Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation, this...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$67.40
- Lunati®Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain with 1-Bolt Gear (Chevy Big Block V8)Bracket Master™ Double Row Timing Chain with 1-Bolt Gear by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$69.88
- Lunati®Double Roller Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Double Roller Keyway Adjustable Billet Timing Set by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$139.60
- Lunati®Sportsman Race™ Double Roller Timing Set (Ford Big Block V8)Sportsman Race™ Double Roller Timing Set by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation,...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$110.02
- Lunati®Sportsman Race™ Double Roller Timing Set (Ford FE V8)Sportsman Race™ Double Roller Timing Set by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation,...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$84.62
- Lunati®Sportsman Race™ Double Roller Timing Set (Ford Small Block V8)Sportsman Race™ Double Roller Timing Set by Lunati®. Get some serious horsepower with an outlaw attitude by upgrading to this performance engine part from Lunati. Built with a rich heritage of precision engineering and innovation,...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$94.21 - $100.54
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.