Is anyone in the forum running a gear drive? I'd like to hear from you what your experiences are and if you think they are really the cat's meow.
For my topic question, I suppose the answer is: "It depends." This makes sence since I'm going to be running a relatively 'mild' V8 (about 300-350 hp) primarily on the street. From what I gather, guys run them because they make noise, which gets you noticed...
I know they don't stretch like a chain can, but they can also transmit unwanted vibrations to the valve train. Will this really shorten the life of the valve train or what?
I'm a little on the fence regarding these things as to wether the cost benefit is really worth it all. BTW, I know they come in 'noisy' and 'quiet' versions--I'm into quiet myself, so that would be the way I would go. This leaves me the only reason for getting one: If the performance benefits are worth it for street and occassional track use.
I'd like input from guys in the know, and guys who think they know
Davy