[DeTomaso] 351C Questions

[Will Kooiman]

I rode in Tom Upton's street car.  He has a quiet gear drive in his.  It
sounds really nice - not obtrusive at all.

If I didn't have a perfectly good timing chain in my car already, I'd make
the switch.

I know - what Mikey said - I'm just agreeing.

Will.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 5:18 AM
To: doug at silicondesigns.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 351C Questions



In a message dated 10/19/06 12:51:11, doug at silicondesigns.com writes:

<< How'd you end up liking the "sound" of your Pete Jackson "silent" cam
gear

drive system?  Where did you get it and what did it cost?  Would you use it

again over a true roller chain timing set? >>

Hi Doug,

I have one of those in my Pantera also, and love it.  I can't honestly say
that it offers a performance benefit, although theoretically once it's set,
it
will never need adjustment or wear out unlike a chain.

The noise it makes is subdued, and beautiful, sort of like a supercharger
Gilmer belt whine, but much softer.  Most people don't notice it until I
point it
out to them.  Then once they 'tune' their ears to hearing it, they really
appreciate it.  But it's not obtrusive at all.

Mike
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