updated timing cover ?

[Yah's 87]

im about to replace the original factory timing chain and gears, and wondering while the timing cover is off should I replace the timing cover with a newer version? or even consider a cam? everything is original and this is a daily driver, although going to a double roller style. thanks.

 

[Jerryl]

Without goals or budget, best we can do is give opinions?

There is a lot involved changing the cam.
With stock cams going deep into the 11's and it being a DD , I would leave it alone.
Earl Brown front cover oiling mod maybe and put it back together.

 

[Yah's 87]

ok thanks, pretty happy with the car as it is, just covering all the bases before I begin wrenching,thoughtt i read something to the effect that the oil cooler was enhanced in a newer verion timing cover. 'll do some more searching on here, thanks again,
Ronjon

 

[Jerryl]

Make sure to get a quality double roller and eliminate the tensioner.

Best option IMO, is to get the stock replacement chain and roller cam button. Good luck.

 

[hensleyt]

TA performance for stock replacement was the best option i found

 

[robertf]

How many miles on the car? At least pull the lifters and inspect the bottom for wear/pitting.

 

[Yah's 87]

129, motor was rebuilt about 20k ago. Also have some comp 910 valve springs here yet to install, most likely do all this at the same time

 

[earlbrown]

If your GM cover isn't damaged, I'd run that over a brand new Chinese cover any day of the week.


Do the flow mods, set the end play and let it fly.

Also, since you're considering a double roller, if it's a roll master, you need to remove that goofy flap of metal on the outside of the cam sensor bore. A meatier chain set can make contact with that in some cases. It's best just to remove it and be done.