Has anyone heard of a chain timing belt upgrade being done on a 360?

just curious if someone makes it or has done it? seems like it would make a rock solid car even more bullet proof

 

what is the point? The belts aren't really much of a weak link if you ask me.

Ray

 

Extensive re-engineering would be required as chain drive of cams requires oil lubrication and since the 360's design has the timing belts on the exterior of the engine it would be a major job to achieve.

Nice thought though!

 

I did it. I bought a 430.

 

The easiest option for sure!

 

going froma 360 to a 430 is a 50k option lol, i was seeing if there was a 5k option at worst haha, but i agree, 430 is next on my list

 

The 360 is a wonderful machine but the 430 is worth every penny.

 

For the cost to develop/manufacture a timing chain 'upgrade' for the 360 you could get a lifetime of major services on your 360!

Nice idea though and I actually thought I saw a thread here on Fchat where a 308 owner was considering or actually MAKING a timing chain conversion for his 308?

Dont quote me though, I could be wrong.

 

Very good!

 

Weight, and changes not recommended by F is not a good idea. It's just too much to buy a new engine if you ask me.

 

Not too many people interested in spending that much time and money to cure a nonexistant problem.

 

This should be cut and pasted into every worried discussion about those infamous TEEE Belts!