Racing Timing Gears, Chains, Covers & Components
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- CFR Performance®Serpentine Face Plate (HZ-8886-POL)Serpentine Face Plate (HZ-8886-POL) 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...$141.19
- CFR Performance®Serpentine Face Plate (HZ-8880-POL)Serpentine Face Plate (HZ-8880-POL) 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...$141.19
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-PBK)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-PBK) 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...$13.97
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-C)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-C) 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...$14.96
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-PO)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-PO) 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...$19.99
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-PO)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-PO) by CFR Performance®. Chevy timing chain cover. This timing chain cover fits chevy small block 283-350 engines. Will not work if you are using gear drive timing chain.$19.99
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-Z)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-Z) 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...$19.99
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-R)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-R) by CFR Performance®. Chevy timing chain cover. This timing chain cover fits chevy small block 283-350 engines. Will not work if you are using gear drive timing chain.$20.33
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-9392-PBK)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-9392-PBK) 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...$28.94
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-PBK)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-PBK) by CFR Performance®. Chevy timing chain cover. This timing chain cover fits chevy small block 283-350 engines. Will not work if you are using gear drive timing chain.$19.99
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-Z)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-Z) by CFR Performance®. Chevy timing chain cover. This timing chain cover fits chevy small block 283-350 engines. Will not work if you are using gear drive timing chain.$15.34
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-R)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-R) 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...$19.01
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-BC)Timing Chain Cover (CFR-4934-1-BC) by CFR Performance®. Chevy timing chain cover. This timing chain cover fits chevy small block 283-350 engines. Will not work if you are using gear drive timing chain.$20.79
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-3327)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-3327) 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...$109.18
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-4935-BC)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-4935-BC) 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...$17.69
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-9392-C)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-9392-C) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$21.26
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-9392-R)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-9392-R) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$18.35
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-4935-CARBON)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-4935-CARBON) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$19.99
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-4934-CARBON)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-4934-CARBON) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$16.69
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover (HZ-8267-C)Timing Chain Cover (HZ-8267-C) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$62.50
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Bolt (HZ-4934-BOLT)Timing Chain Cover Bolt (HZ-4934-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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$9.00
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (CFR-6005)Timing Chain Cover Gasket (CFR-6005) 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...$25.09
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (HZ-7602)Timing Chain Cover Gasket (HZ-7602) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.44
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (HZ-7600)Timing Chain Cover Gasket (HZ-7600) 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...Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$7.44
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Gasket (HZ-8267-GKT)Timing Chain Cover Gasket (HZ-8267-GKT) 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....Expertly Crafted from the highest grade materialsBuilt to provide the ultimate in reliability and strength$8.68
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Kit (CFR-5258-PBK-SET)Timing Chain Cover Kit (CFR-5258-PBK-SET) 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...$39.69
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Kit (CFR-4934-1-C-KIT)Timing Chain Cover Kit (CFR-4934-1-C-KIT) by CFR Performance®. Chevy timing chain cover. This timing chain cover fits chevy small block 283-350 engines. Will not work if you are using gear drive timing chain.$26.94
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Kit (HZ-4935-BC-KIT)Timing Chain Cover Kit (HZ-4935-BC-KIT) 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...$25.09
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Kit (HZ-4934-BC-KIT)Timing Chain Cover Kit (HZ-4934-BC-KIT) 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...$20.79
- CFR Performance®Timing Chain Cover Kit (CFR-7122-PBK-SET)Timing Chain Cover Kit (CFR-7122-PBK-SET) 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...$30.01
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.