I have the Mini Spares kit with the breather which is most likely what Mini
Mania sells since all his stuff come from Mini Spares in the UK.
Next rebuild I plan to go to the very neat Kent cams chain drive system that
APT retails - it is meant to be quieter and stronger than a conventional
chain set up.
If the choice was between a conventional chain set up and the belt drive I
would opt for the belt drive though it is a bit limited for breathing
(breather on the block required).
If I was on a tight budget I would spend the money on something other than
the ultimate timing gear whether belt or chain (eg a dynamic balance, heat
coating for the manifold).
Daniel1312
In a message dated 07/08/01 09:46:47 Pacific Daylight Time,
spritenut@Exit109.com writes:
<< Do any of you have the Mini Mania timing belt/gear set up?
I almost ordered it but figured I would ask first.
What do you think?
Is it a good thing?
Belts break, chains stretch but I have driven to Wisconsin from Jersey on a
very loose chain, if i had a belt, I would be rebuilding another engine.
Is the performance gain (if any) worth the worrys of a modern rubber belt vs
a
steal chain? >>
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