V6 timing set

I'm going to replace the timing set on my 225. What quality of parts/ brand should I look for? I just want something that's not going to stretch for a long time and isn't going to break the bank. Also for those of you who have done this before- What other parts/ repairs should I look for while I have this apart? Part sources for those?

Thanks,
Josh

 

I have recently researched this until my eyes bled.

Go with the double roller Edelbrock at Advance Auto. $48.88 IIRC. Made by Cloyes. I think the Cloyes will actually run alot higher for the same chain :? Do not use the tensioners as the chain will shred the plastic "pucks" and get stuck in your pickup screen.

High end choice would be the Rollmaster around $120. Comp Cam's is also a Cloyes.

 

I checked with Summit Racing online. They list two separate sets one Edelbrock and one Cloyes, the Cloyes was more, what's the deal there?

Josh

 

I dunno. Others here also use the Edelbrock. If you buy from Summit, you will have a $10 handling fee. Advance won't charge you and you can order online and pickup locally. Make sure you get the the right part number for the 225 but I think the even and odd fire use the same number. Someone will comment as this topic came up recently

 

Has anyone used these ELGIN timing parts on their motor? Are they any good? I see them for sale for cheap on ebay. $10

Josh

 

My newly rebuilt motor is setting in the garage with a brand new set of Edelbrock roller chains. I would not skimp on something like this, my choices would be Edelbrock, Cloyes, Comp cams, Milodon or another top rated company. I bought my Edelbrock set at Auto zone for $48-$49. My motor will be fired up and tuned in 2 more weeks.

 

What happened to the page with parts sources and part #'s, the edelbrock part #'s were on there!!!

 

Elgin? Anyone? Anyone? Go to http://www.enginepartspro.com/
click on supplier lines scroll down, click on Elgin. What do you think? Expensive glitsy Edelbrock or other "racing" stuff or proven high tech OEM supplier with non-glorified name for cheaper?

Josh

 

IMO Don't buy the Elgin. I have read too many threads on other boards where people have short changed themselves to find that the chain stretched real fast. Same goes for the $12 Autozone models. The only safe single chain is a GM. That will still be higher than the Edelbrock. I was told that S.A. Gear makes good ones too but I would be afraid of ebaY units --even new. May be a bad production run that escaped into the open market. Don't take the chance.

Edelbrock won't short change you