Racing Timing Gears, Chains, Covers & Components
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- Speedmaster®Timing Belt Drive System (Ford Small Block V8)Timing Belt Drive System by Speedmaster®. 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...Created by professionals to meet your requirementsSuperior longevity and dependability$408.20
- TSP®Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Cover by TSP®. 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$51.47 - $105.29
- TSP®Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Cover by TSP®. 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$51.47 - $105.29
- TSP®Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Cover by TSP®. 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$51.47 - $105.29
- Trans-Dapt®Timing Chain Cover (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Chain Cover by Trans-Dapt®. 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...Built to match your exact requirementsHigh quality you can rely on$55.28 - $74.14
- Trans-Dapt®Timing Chain Cover (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Chain Cover by Trans-Dapt®. 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...Built to match your exact requirementsHigh quality you can rely on$35.58 - $69.45
- Trans-Dapt®Timing Chain Cover Gasket Set (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Chain Cover Gasket Set by Trans-Dapt®. 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$23.13 - $25.83
- Trans-Dapt®Timing Chain Cover Gasket Set without Seal (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Chain Cover Gasket Set without Seal by Trans-Dapt®. 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...Built to match your exact requirementsHigh quality you can rely on$23.07
- Trans-Dapt®Timing Tab (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Tab by Trans-Dapt®. 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...Built to match your exact requirementsHigh quality you can rely on$19.31
- AllStar Performance®Timing Tab (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Tab by AllStar 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 perfect fit...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExceptional performance at a competitive price$11.99
- AllStar Performance®Timing Tab (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Tab by AllStar 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 perfect fit...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExceptional performance at a competitive price$11.99
- AllStar Performance®Timing Tab (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Tab by AllStar 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 perfect fit...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExceptional performance at a competitive price$11.99
- CFR Performance®2-Piece Timing Chain Plate without Cam Sensor Hole (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)2-Piece Timing Chain Plate without Cam Sensor Hole by CFR 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....$13.67 - $14.46
- CFR Performance®2-Piece Timing Chain Plate without Cam Sensor Hole (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)2-Piece Timing Chain Plate without Cam Sensor Hole by CFR 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....$13.67 - $14.46
- CFR Performance®2-Piece Timing Chain Plate without Cam Sensor Hole (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)2-Piece Timing Chain Plate without Cam Sensor Hole by CFR 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....$13.67 - $14.46
- CFR Performance®Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Cover Gaskets (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Cover Gaskets by CFR Performance®. Want your vehicle to look and perform at is best? Then superior-grade CFR Performance automotive parts and accessories are for you. They are made from high-strength materials...Designed to combine functionality and styleMade from the finest materials for maximum strength$25.09
- CFR Performance®Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Cover Gaskets (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Cover Gaskets by CFR Performance®. Want your vehicle to look and perform at is best? Then superior-grade CFR Performance automotive parts and accessories are for you. They are made from high-strength materials...Designed to combine functionality and styleMade from the finest materials for maximum strength$25.09
- CFR Performance®Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Cover Gaskets (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Crankshaft Rear Main Seal Cover Gaskets by CFR Performance®. Want your vehicle to look and perform at is best? Then superior-grade CFR Performance automotive parts and accessories are for you. They are made from high-strength materials...Designed to combine functionality and styleMade from the finest materials for maximum strength$25.09
- CFR Performance®Serpentine Face Plate (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Serpentine Face Plate by CFR 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...$141.19
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (Ford Small Block V8)Timing Chain Cover by CFR 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 perfect...$109.18
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Bolt (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Chain Cover Bolt by CFR 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$9.00
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Chain Cover Gasket by CFR Performance®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.44 - $8.68
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Chain Cover Gasket by CFR Performance®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.44
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Timing Chain Cover Gasket by CFR Performance®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.44
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Chain Cover Gasket by CFR 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.38 - $25.09
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Chain Cover Gasket by CFR 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.38 - $25.09
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Chain Cover Gasket by CFR 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.38 - $25.09
- CFR Performance®Timing Cover Gasket (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Cover Gasket by CFR Performance®. Want your vehicle to look and perform at is best? Then superior-grade CFR Performance automotive parts and accessories are for you. They are made from high-strength materials using advanced...Designed to combine functionality and styleMade from the finest materials for maximum strength$7.24
- CFR Performance®Timing Tab (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Tab by CFR 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 perfect fit for a...$7.93 - $31.05
- CFR Performance®Timing Tab (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Timing Tab by CFR 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 perfect fit for a...$7.93 - $30.13
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.