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**BOSS** · 08-23-2002, 09:47 PM

I was wondering what everyone thought about gear drives on our trucks?I have been thinking about one but havent heard much about them.....thanx.................James

LeRoy · 08-23-2002, 10:26 PM

3 of my buddies run them and say for a daily driver, it would be way to annoying. Okay for the occasional weekend run. Niether have had any problems but not sure what brand they're using

junkyardjohn · 08-23-2002, 11:23 PM

I'VE GOT A PETE JACKSON GEAR DRIVE IN MY 71 K5 BLAZER (IT'S THE NOISY MODEL) THAT I DRIVE EVERY DAY (& HAVE FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS). I HAVE A QUIET EXHAUST & NO RADIO. IT WHINES, BUT DOESN'T ANNOY ME AT ALL. IF THERE SET UP TO FACTORY SPEC.s, THEY ARE NOT OVERLY NOISY. THEY MAKE YOUR TIMING SUPER ACCURITE & AFTER 100,000 MILES IT SHOWS NO WEAR AT ALL. THEY'RE NOT FOR EVERYBODY, BUT I LOVE MINE.

too many · 08-24-2002, 12:01 AM

Besides , could ANYTHING be more annoying than a Dodge diesel truck ,when it comes to noise? I sat in the drive up at the bank today when one of them pulled up next to me! So much for the "please idle engine quietly" sign! It was obnoxious! I have a friend that just bought a Dura-max. Mopar needs to take a lesson here!
OK back to the topic....
At least gear drives sound cool! I had a friend that had one in his 66 shorty 4x4 with a 454 . You could hardly notice it when going down the road , but it DID catch attention when pulling into a gas station , etc.

Hooter · 08-24-2002, 12:04 AM

I am putting one in my Monte I think they sound cool, kinda like a blower

too many · 08-24-2002, 12:06 AM

I do remember one time when an older guy thought we should check the alternator. he he he...... He thought the bearings were going bad!!

Lumpy · 08-24-2002, 12:51 AM

I have a Pete Jackson Noisy in my 67. It isn't my daily driver though. Once you get up to cruising speed you can barely hear the gear drive in my truck. I really like it. But when you are cruising around town it sounds like you got a supercharger under there. It kinda makes the rice rockets think twice when they pull up next to you. BUt then when they do smoke you, you really feel dumb because they think they just beat a blown V-8.

08-23-2002, 09:47 PM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	What are you thoughts??? I was wondering what everyone thought about gear drives on our trucks?I have been thinking about one but havent heard much about them.....thanx.................James __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

08-23-2002, 10:26 PM	#2
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	3 of my buddies run them and say for a daily driver, it would be way to annoying. Okay for the occasional weekend run. Niether have had any problems but not sure what brand they're using __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

08-23-2002, 11:23 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'VE GOT A PETE JACKSON GEAR DRIVE IN MY 71 K5 BLAZER (IT'S THE NOISY MODEL) THAT I DRIVE EVERY DAY (& HAVE FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS). I HAVE A QUIET EXHAUST & NO RADIO. IT WHINES, BUT DOESN'T ANNOY ME AT ALL. IF THERE SET UP TO FACTORY SPEC.s, THEY ARE NOT OVERLY NOISY. THEY MAKE YOUR TIMING SUPER ACCURITE & AFTER 100,000 MILES IT SHOWS NO WEAR AT ALL. THEY'RE NOT FOR EVERYBODY, BUT I LOVE MINE. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-24-2002, 12:01 AM	#4
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	OT (slightly) Besides , could ANYTHING be more annoying than a Dodge diesel truck ,when it comes to noise? I sat in the drive up at the bank today when one of them pulled up next to me! So much for the "please idle engine quietly" sign! It was obnoxious! I have a friend that just bought a Dura-max. Mopar needs to take a lesson here! OK back to the topic.... At least gear drives sound cool! I had a friend that had one in his 66 shorty 4x4 with a 454 . You could hardly notice it when going down the road , but it DID catch attention when pulling into a gas station , etc.

08-24-2002, 12:04 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I am putting one in my Monte I think they sound cool, kinda like a blower __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-24-2002, 12:06 AM	#6
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	Just thought of a side note! I do remember one time when an older guy thought we should check the alternator. he he he...... He thought the bearings were going bad!!

08-24-2002, 12:51 AM	#7
Lumpy 2 tons of fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central, Ca Posts: 194	I have a Pete Jackson Noisy in my 67. It isn't my daily driver though. Once you get up to cruising speed you can barely hear the gear drive in my truck. I really like it. But when you are cruising around town it sounds like you got a supercharger under there. It kinda makes the rice rockets think twice when they pull up next to you. BUt then when they do smoke you, you really feel dumb because they think they just beat a blown V-8. __________________ 67 Chevy,Short/Fleet,350,Saginaw 4-Speed,Lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,Edelbrock Intake/Carb,HEI,Gear Drive,Crane Cam 274H Three Rivers, Ca Pics at: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lumpy454

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