Chain slack

DAD · 8/16/12, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by konger10

Who makes good chain to use on 1000ccmaster minis. I used heavy duty drag racing chain from ek. I think that is a little over kill looking for something lighter. What do you guys recomend.

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No such thing as "OVERKILL" on chains, cooling, and battery charging!

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SteveB31 · 8/19/12, 10:27 PM

As DAD said, no such thing as overkill on chains. I use RK 530 oring chains, and have never had a failure because of the chain. Have about 1 inch slack without me in the car. Using block tensioner with no springs. Numerous tensioners out there and everyone has a favorite. Buy a GOOD chain, buy one too long so you can shorten it and have extra links in case you make a major gear change. Buy several master links and take care of the chain. The difference in cost for a good chain, is worth NOT having a DNF after paying for fuel, pit passes etc, not to mention what can happen when it breaks. I have seen several engine cases broken due to a broken chain, not to mention it can break right when someone is right on your butt, and the suddon slowing cause him to run over you and wreck you both. I agree on the radiator too. One GOOD radiator (at minimal extra cost to an average radiator) can save a BIG engine failure.

DAD · 8/20/12, 9:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveB31

As DAD said, no such thing as overkill on chains. I use RK 530 oring chains, and have never had a failure because of the chain. Have about 1 inch slack without me in the car. Using block tensioner with no springs. Numerous tensioners out there and everyone has a favorite. Buy a GOOD chain, buy one too long so you can shorten it and have extra links in case you make a major gear change. Buy several master links and take care of the chain. The difference in cost for a good chain, is worth NOT having a DNF after paying for fuel, pit passes etc, not to mention what can happen when it breaks. I have seen several engine cases broken due to a broken chain, not to mention it can break right when someone is right on your butt, and the suddon slowing cause him to run over you and wreck you both. I agree on the radiator too. One GOOD radiator (at minimal extra cost to an average radiator) can save a BIG engine failure.

We blew up 2 engines with one stuck thermostat. We still run a thermostat (NEW) but now it has 6--- 1/4" holes in it also.

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