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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 08:02 AM
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Not to mention, even if it just fails normally and you hear the noise, you then have to go buy yet another one anyways. I fully agree with others, just get one from Billman. I replaced mine recently with one of his.
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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck S
The Billman TCT is the gold standard but to my knowledge is only available in the USA since the core has to be returned to Bill.

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Or pay the non-core charge.
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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 08:25 AM
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I’ll also say get the Billman. I’ve already gone through two OEM TCTs in the 9 years I've had my car. For the third one, I installed the Billman without any issues. It’s such a high quality product that it just makes sense. After speaking with Billman, if the engine starts making the TCT noise again, it needs a new chain so the TCT isn’t the issue. He said he’s only changed one timing chain and the car had like 250k miles.

I’d just get the Billman and be done.
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cosmomiller
Or pay the non-core charge.
Nope sadly, the guy simply doesn't ship outside the USA.

But Toda and Blox are fine alternatives
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 05:03 PM
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Toda is a no no! be warned! its for high lift cams..
Blox may be blox
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Old Apr 1, 2026 | 07:48 PM
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I would say that there is no coherence between the tensioner and the lift off the cams.
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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by noodels
Toda is a no no! be warned! its for high lift cams..
Blox may be blox
Meant to say heavy duty camchain
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Old Apr 2, 2026 | 06:17 AM
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Yes if you go with Toda you also need their chain
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