Timing Chains

Proper timing in any automotive engine is key to maximum power and efficiency. The timing chain and gears play a large part in maintaining timing by keeping a secure connection between the crankshaft and camshaft as the engine rotates. In higher-horsepower engines, performance timing sets are important as they improve horsepower as well as strength at higher rpms. JEGS offers high-quality automotive timing chains and sets from top aftermarket brands such as Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Cloyes, Melling, JEGS, and others. Browse our full line of performance timing chain kits that will help improve engine horsepower in your car or truck as well as keep proper timing.

Why You Should Buy Performance Timing Chains

There is more than one advantage to installing a performance timing chain set on a performance or race engine. The first benefit is improved horsepower from reducing friction as the chain travels over the crankshaft and camshaft gears. Another advantage is improved strength and longer life from using higher quality materials, assembly, and an improved design.

Increased Horsepower

Performance timing chain sets with roller or "true roller" designs reduce friction by allowing the chain to go over the gear teeth more easily. This frees up additional horsepower with reduced drag on the engine. The roller design also helps to reduce timing chain stretch, which can cause decreased timing performance as well as negatively affect the performance of other engine components that are driven off the camshaft like mechanical fuel pumps, distributors, oil pumps, and other parts.

Improved Strength And Life

High performance automotive engine timing sets are designed by the manufacturer with the goal of eliminating any design weak points as well as using stronger materials. This results in improved part strength and longer life in heavy-duty and racing applications, where reliability and performance is critical.

Timing chains play a very important role for engines. If they break or are installed incorrectly, catastrophic failure of the engine will result. It is important to understand what a timing chain does, how long they last as well as the amount of time they usually require to replace. To help you with your research, we have provided answers to the below questions about timing chains:

What Is A Timing Chain?

You may ask yourself, "What does a timing chain do?" A timing chain connects the camshaft to the crankshaft via sprockets or gears. This connection allows the camshaft to stay in proper time with the crankshaft so that the valves open and close at the correct moment for proper combustion.

How Long Do Timing Chains Last?

On average, the life and correct tension of timing chains lasts between 80,000 and 120,000 miles. This varies greatly depending on the engine, how well it is maintained, the quality of the timing chain materials and assembly, as well as how the engine is used (daily driver, racing, towing, etc.)

How Long Does It Take To Replace A Timing Chain?

The amount of time required to replace a timing chain will vary, depending on the year, make, and model of the vehicle as well as the engine type. In most cases, auto timing chain replacement takes between four and eight hours.

Improve Horsepower, Strength, And Life With Performance Timing Chain Kits From JEGS

There is nothing worse than experiencing catastrophic engine damage or failure due to a broken timing chain. By upgrading the timing set in your engine, the probability of part failure is reduced as well as a benefit of improving engine horsepower and performance. View our wide selection of replacement and performance engine timing sets that will ensure proper timing, improved horsepower, and long life for your race or high performance vehicle.

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Timing Chains

Why You Should Buy Performance Timing Chains

Increased Horsepower

Improved Strength And Life

Frequently Asked Questions About Timing Chains

What Is A Timing Chain?

How Long Do Timing Chains Last?

How Long Does It Take To Replace A Timing Chain?

Improve Horsepower, Strength, And Life With Performance Timing Chain Kits From JEGS

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