straight cut cam gears?

On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:46:04 GMT, "Xyclone" ran around screaming and yelling:

cost more, make more noise.... J

Reply to
Joey Tribiani
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hey guys, i know that straight cut cam gears are supposed to reduce the loads on the bearings, but are there any drawbacks to them?

thnx Xyclone

Reply to
Xyclone

yeah i jsut figured if vw hadn't made them straight it was for a reason ;-), but just checkin

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Xyclone

this is cut from this site:

"I'd only recommend using straight cut gear when you are looking to get the maximum power from a race engine or from a weekend grudge night car. The excessive cost, short life span, and whine are just not suited for

99.9% of the cars out there. "

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Reply to
GreggH

"Xyclone" ?

A couple of articles here that you might find interesting.

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Straight Cut Timing Gears & High Performance Valve Train Theory 101

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Steve

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