SBC camshaft belt drives

[xylorex]

Jesel, CV products, comp cams.... I'm in the market for a belt drive on my engine build.

Is anyone running a belt drive? I'd appreciate your feedback, suggestions (other than "just run a chain") and experiences on this subject.

Thanks

 

[565bbchevy]

Is this for a drag strip only car?

 

[xylorex]

no, high end street build.

 

[383_GrandPrix]

Why do you want to run a timing belt instead of a timing chain?

 

[TURNA]

Drag race only no street at all.

When that plastic bag/leaf/etc. blowing around winds up in your belt drive you will understand why.

 

[lilbowtie]

Lot of money ! If your going to be making cam changes or cam timing changes might be for you. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...cv-products/&usg=AOvVaw3s7r1stlnpZjzpPUqQ4gG4

 

[MC96]

JDM AF!

 

[bracketchev1221]

Jesel was the only ones we used. I will make 2 points with it, #1 run a belly pan from the radiator support to the crossmember to prevent anything getting kicked up in it. The biggest issue was belt failure on the circle track motors from rocks hitting it. #2 be sure you really need it. If you aren't going to adjust it, I've made 1000 hp N/A on a chain setup with no issues.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

For any street use, just use a good double roller chain. Timing belts have shorter lives. The car manufacturers tried timing belts for awhile and ended up with a lot of engine failures. Failed timing belt killled the engine in my late grandmother's Ford Contour. Was not even high mileage, just age, rotted over time.

 

[Turbolq4]

Gear drive!!