Speedmaster Engine Timing Gear

Speedmaster Engine Timing Gear: Gear-Drive Precision for Performance Builds

When cam timing accuracy is non-negotiable — whether you're chasing quarter-mile times or wringing every last horsepower out of a street machine — the gear drive system you choose makes all the difference. Speedmaster has built its reputation on exactly this kind of precision, and their engine timing gear lineup reflects the same performance-first engineering philosophy that has defined the brand since its founding in 1979.

A Brand Born on the Engine Stand

Speedmaster traces its origins to Pete's Performance, a modest speed workshop that started by building engines for customers. One of the rare companies to produce its own products, Speedmaster develops and manufactures the majority of its components in-house — and it is widely regarded as the world's only major parts manufacturer to equip vehicles ranging from standard road cars all the way to Top Fuel dragsters. That full-spectrum capability is exactly why builders trust the brand's timing hardware under the hood of everything from weekend cruisers to all-out race engines.

Dual-Idler Gear Drive Sets: The Core of the Lineup

Speedmaster's signature timing gear products are their Dual Idler Noisy Timing Gear Drive Sets, available across an impressive spread of classic American V8 platforms. These sets feature precision-machined, heat-treated billet steel gears engineered to deliver accurate cam timing and long-term durability. The lineup covers a wide range of engines, including:

• Chevy Small Block (SBC 350) – PCE267.1002, with 3-bolt cam gear attachment
• Chevy Big Block (454) – PCE267.1003, supporting up to 5° advance/retard at the camshaft
• Small Block Ford 289/302/351W – PCE267.1004, designed for Windsor-family engines
• Mopar Big Block 383/440 – PCE267.1009, built for classic Chrysler performance
• Chevy GM LS1/LS3/LS7 – Super Timing Gear Drive Set for modern LS-based builds
• Pontiac V8 (287–455), Oldsmobile 400/425/455, and Ford 429/460 variants also available

The dual-idler design features CNC-machined components and is engineered for straightforward installation. These drives are designed to fit under the stock timing cover and come complete with instructions. Most applications also include offset bushings that allow builders to dial in cam timing — advancing or retarding within a defined range — without major teardown.

Easy-Just Timing Chain Kits

For builders who want timing adjustability with less mechanical noise, Speedmaster also offers their Easy-Just timing chain kits. These kits allow you to advance or retard your cam timing without having to remove the valve covers or back off your rocker arms, and exact radial runout tolerance ensures timing adjustments remain accurate. This design is especially attractive for street-driven builds where the audible signature of a gear drive isn't desirable but precision cam phasing still is.

Track-Proven Standards, Street-Ready Engineering

Every Speedmaster product is designed, tested, and built in-house with a blend of heritage and technology. Their Track Proven badge signals that a component has been validated under the demands of competitive motorsport before it ever reaches a street build. With over 25,000 components, cutting-edge facilities across three continents, and more than 400 skilled staff, Speedmaster brings genuine manufacturing depth to the engine timing gear category — not just a catalog of sourced parts. For any builder who demands that their cam and crank stay in lockstep under hard use, Speedmaster's timing gear selection is a compelling choice across a wide range of classic and modern platforms.