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				Chain torque and HP rating?
				Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:10 pm
				by Jbeard
				Hello all! 
I was wondering if anyone knows the specific breaking strength of the transmission chain? 
As well as what the "max" HP/torque you guys feel is a safe number. 
Thanks!
			 
			
					
				Chain torque and HP rating?
				Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:34 am
				by bcroe
				You will never break a good chain; they have been run with 500 engines in motorhomes and 
with super or turbochargers.  Worry more about it wearing out.  Bruce Roe
			 
			
					
				Re: Chain torque and HP rating?
				Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:08 pm
				by Schurkey
				First Guess:  You can't put enough power through the skinny-ass tires to make chain-and-gear problems.
			 
			
					
				Re: Chain torque and HP rating?
				Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:20 pm
				by NRGF
				I have been following this forum and the one before for the last 16 years but have never heard of anyone ever having any chain problems.