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Old 06-20-2010, 11:16 PM
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Should i get a 7 keyway timing chain or a 3 way timing chain

http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/p...1&partid=23310


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http://www.hughesengines.com/Index/p...1&partid=23311


Is the 7 keyway worth the extra $$$$
 
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Screw that over inflated cost.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/M...d=timing+chain

Make sure to do the water pump while you are that far deep.
 

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are you wanting that much adjustment for a reason?
 
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You don't need an adjustable chain unless you plan to degree the cam while you're in there.
 
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don't go cheap on the chain!

I did and had to replace it just 30,000 miles later.

Go JP Performance or Rollmaster. Some guys say the Mopar Performance double roller is a good chain, but the timing marks are hard to read on it.

I bought a JP chain and it's very solid, but a very tight fit on the crank. I had to hand sand the crank sprocket down a very little bit. The P/N is 5985 for that chain.
 



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