Hot Rod

Beltdriven Timing System - Timing Is Everything

Beltdriven timing systems are nothing new in racing. Their usefulness was first proven in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, and since then the technology has trickled down to Dirt Late Model racing, the ...
Jalopnik

Why You Should Care If Your Engine Uses A Timing Belt Or Chain

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot of ...
SlashGear

How Long Do Timing Chains Last And Do They Need To Be Replaced?

The answer to the question about how long timing chains last and whether they need to be replaced has two possible answers. It all depends on your answer to this question: Do you maintain your car ...
SlashGear

The Only Surefire Way To Tell If Your Engine's Timing Belt Is Bad

Every engine has a means of coordinating the timing between the valve train and the rest of the engine. Some engines use a timing chain and some a timing belt. A timing belt has the relatively ...