engine question

[71SATELITE]

Hey has anyone ever used a timing chain tensioner? I saw them in my Mancini Racing flyer. Whats the pro cons? It looks like a decent idea for 100% timing at all times.

[rumblefish360]

All pro no con.

[dwc43]

I agree. They go in our race engines now.

[cutting torch]

Good stuff, bargain price, slight pain to install, but worth it.

torch

[71SATELITE]

Great to hear from the been there done that club. Last question is how do the Mancini bolt kits compair to the ARP stuff? I still plan on using the ARPs for the mains and C-rods. Thanks again.

[rumblefish360]

I don't know for sure, but I think there simply stock replacements unless otherwise noted. If there is any question to this, your best bet would be an E-mail direct to Mancini.

[zij576ca]

Originally Posted by 71SATELITE

...Last question is how do the Mancini bolt kits compair to the ARP stuff? I still plan on using the ARPs for the mains and C-rods. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by rumblefish360

I don't know for sure, but I think there simply stock replacements unless otherwise noted. If there is any question to this, your best bet would be an E-mail direct to Mancini.

I don't know how the two compare, but if, as rumblefish360 thinks, they (Mancini's) are just stock replacement, I'd stay with the ARP's. I used them, along with ARP head bolts in my 440. Not all that expensive, less than a C note for the main's, rods & head bolt sets. Cheap insurance, IMHO.