Ferrari Mailing List: Re: belts and chains (was Friday Night Funnies)

[Martin Stark (mstark]

Chain lubrication costs just about zero once you have a pressurized supply of lube (oil pump).  Belts are a little more energy efficient than chains.

On 5/8/2013 7:56 AM, George P. wrote:

Clyde wrote:

>
> Actually Ferrari went to belts initially because they were quieter
> Go figure that one out!
> The belts are very strong but the car needs to be driven

True.  Also keep in mind that belts don't need lubrication.  I imagine that's a factor somehow.  Would there be a cost benefit of not having to lube a belt v. having to lube a chain?

 

gp

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