Racing Timing Gears, Chains, Covers & Components
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- Chevrolet Performance®Crankshaft Sprocket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Crankshaft Sprocket 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...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$51.21
- Chevrolet Performance®Crankshaft Sprocket (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Crankshaft Sprocket 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...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$51.21
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Chain Tensioner (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Chain Tensioner 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$66.50
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Chain Tensioner (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Chain Tensioner 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$66.50
- Chevrolet Performance®Timing Chain Tensioner (GM (LS) Small Block Gen V)Timing Chain Tensioner 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$66.50
- Dart®Timing Cover Gasket (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Cover Gasket 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$15.41
- Engine Works®Adjustable Cam Gear Timing Set (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Adjustable Cam Gear 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 upgrade will...Large 0.250" dia meter seamless double roller chain2-piece adjustable billet steel cam sprocket$151.46
- Engine Works®Adjustable Cam Gear Timing Set (Ford Big Block V8)Adjustable Cam Gear 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 upgrade will...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$193.31
- Engine Works®Adjustable Cam Gear Timing Set (Ford Small Block V8)Adjustable Cam Gear 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 upgrade will...Large 0.250" dia meter seamless double roller chain2-piece adjustable billet steel cam sprocket$155.68
- Engine Works®Competition Gear Drive With Torrington Bearing Noisy (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Competition Gear Drive With Torrington Bearing Noisy 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...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$144.25
- Engine Works®Competition™ Duoble Roller Timing Chain Set (Chrysler B/RB Big Block V8)Competition™ Duoble 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...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$54.28
- Engine Works®Competition™ Gear Drive (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Competition™ 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...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$145.26
- Engine Works®Competition™ Gear Drive Set (Ford Small Block V8)Competition™ Gear Drive 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...Designed to fit underneath the stock coverConies with all necessary installation hardware$138.62
- Engine Works®Competition™ Gear Drive Set with Bronze Washer (Ford Big Block V8)Competition™ Gear Drive Set with Bronze Washer 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...Designed to fit underneath the stock coverConies with all necessary installation hardware$157.52
- Engine Works®Engine Timing Pointer (Ford Small Block V8)Engine Timing Pointer 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...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$86.17
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet Timing Gear Set (Chevy Big Block V8)Pro-Billet Timing Gear 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$23.52
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet Timing Gear Set (Chrysler B/RB Big Block V8)Pro-Billet Timing Gear 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$23.52
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet Timing Gear Set (Ford Big Block V8)Pro-Billet Timing Gear 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$23.52
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet Timing Gear Set (Ford Small Block V8)Pro-Billet Timing Gear 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$23.52
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet™ Timing Chain Set (Chrysler Small Block V8)Pro-Billet™ 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$92.87
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet™ Timing Chain Set (Ford Big Block V8)Pro-Billet™ 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$48.68 - $102.48
- Engine Works®Pro-Billet™ Timing Chain Set (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Pro-Billet™ 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...Pre-stretched double roller chainHeat-treated crank gears$99.75 - $110.38
- Engine Works®Seamless Double Roller (AMC V8)Seamless Double Roller 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...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$60.28
- Engine Works®Single Roller Timing Chain Set (Chevy Small Block Gen I)Single 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 upgrade will...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$64.75
- Engine Works®Single Roller Timing Chain Set (Chevy Small Block Gen II)Single 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 upgrade will...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$64.75
- Engine Works®Timing Chain (Chevy Big Block V8)Timing Chain 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$18.87
- Engine Works®Timing Chain (Ford Big Block V8)Timing Chain 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$18.87
- Engine Works®Timing Chain Set (Ford Small Block V8)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 you with...Great upgrade for your street or race carProvides ultimate blend of quality, dependability and value$49.68
- Engine Works®Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen III)Timing Cover 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$40.65 - $94.86
- Engine Works®Timing Cover (GM (LS) Small Block Gen IV)Timing Cover 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$94.86
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.