[DeTomaso] 351C Questions

[hoppe1]

You might also consider the Milodon one.  It is a quiet version gear drive. 
Still sounds good but I think it is a better design.
Rich
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: <doug at silicondesigns.com>
Cc: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:18 AM
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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