Thinking about putting a gear drive in my new motor. Does anyone know if the "whine" is overwhelming in the cabin both on the highway and around town? I'd hate to put it in and find out later that it annoys the hell outta me.

 

Depends...there are standard gear drive kits (which are loud and cost less), and then there are "quieter kits" (which are quieter but cost a lot more). Even the quiet kits have a good amount of whine.

Are you putting in a large cam? I'm just trying to understand why you'd need a gear to gear setup on a street vehicle. I'm assuming it's a street vehicle, as you are concerned about noise. A double roller chain setup would be much better (and quieter) if you're not building a race motor...not to mention cheaper. Just a thought.

 

lol, I am betting he is just wanting the sound..

 

yep...yer right I just like the sound. My Bad?

 

One thing to think about is a gear drive can trigger the knock sensor in a computer controlled vehicle. Not saying it will, but it could.

 

Have you found a gear drive already? If so where did you find it.