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Message started by savagebob on 07/29/13 at 16:31:08

Title: chain mod question
Post by savagebob on 07/29/13 at 16:31:08

not sure if I'm going to do the chain mod yet or not. I've got an '87 4spd.

from what I understand, swapping to the chain will only achieve one of these results?

1. To increase top speed at the expense of take-off acceleration
2. To increase take-off acceleration at the expense of top speed

Title: Re: chain mod question
Post by PhantomII on 07/29/13 at 17:07:32

You will also get better gas mileage, less engine wear, and less vibration because the engine's RPM's will be lower during high speed cruising.

Title: Re: chain mod question
Post by Nailz on 07/29/13 at 17:17:49

I am interested in where this thread goes. Count this as a " I am am watching".

Title: Re: chain mod question
Post by Roberto1444 on 07/29/13 at 19:42:47

Hmm, same doubt here :-/ Problem is that:

1) I bought my 98 Savage with 10k miles on it, 15 years old original belt.
2) Within 3k miles the belt was gone - first a puncture and than a 1" tear
3) Ok, there's some gravel on my street but I ride very slowly on it.

I'm not exactly happy with the idea of changing the belt frequently.
Is the belt/pulley really a system that requires clean roads?

Title: Re: chain mod question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/29/13 at 19:47:48

Gravel Is a real hazard.. more belt guard may be in your future,,it Could be added to