When it comes to the question of whether a chain or a belt is the best choice for driving an engine’s camshaft(s), opinions are sharply divided, misinformation is everywhere, and myths are hard to ...

Unless you own a Yugo, you probably already realize that your car’s engine is a meticulously designed and engineered hunk of metal. Even so, you may not know that if one part of the engine fails, it ...

For years, beltdriven timing drives have been the accepted standard in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing. The same holds true in the Busch Series and Truck Series as well as other top touring racing series.

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Synchronous drive belts and pulleys utilize teeth to prevent slippage and unwanted speed variations. AutomationDirect SureMotion 5M and 8M (5mm and 8mm pitch) high torque synchronous drive/timing ...

Ignoring this "out of sight, out of mind" component means it's only a matter of time before a catastrophic event will occur that can take your car off the road as well as cost you a lot of money. Most ...

Off-the-shelf parts are more readily available than ever. Custom cam profiles, crazy domed pistons, and what were once consideredwild rocker-arm ratios are now the norm in modern-day engine building.

If you look under the hood of any modern vehicle, you will assuredly find the modern multi-rib drive belt—more commonly known as a serpentine belt—driving the engine's accessories. The classic ...

For years, beltdriven timing drives have been the accepted standard in NASCAR Nextel Cup racing. The same holds true in the Busch Series and Truck Series as well as other top touring racing series.