Absolutely, a badly timed engine can run like a heap of S--t
if the timing belt becomes streched, it changes the relationship between the camshaft and crankshaft. Which will in turn effect the valve timing and engine performance. That is why many engines use automatic tensioners to prevent this from happening
Yes
The 2.7L has a timing chain. All other engines have a timing belt.The 2.7L has a timing chain. All other engines have a timing belt.
The timing belt effects your camshaft timing, and in some engines your ignition timing (if the distributor or crank trigger runs off a pulley driven by your timing belt). Directly, your timing belt has no effect on your shifting. However, variances in camshaft timing will make your engine run differently and that MAY effect at what point the transmission shifts.
The population of Radical Performance Engines is 20.
3.3L and 3.8L engines have a timing chain. All other engines have timing belts.
3.3L and 3.8L engines have a timing chain. All other engines have timing belts
All Saturn 4 cylinder engines have an internal timing chain. All Saturn V6 engines have a timing belt.
Pushrod engines have a chain. Overhead cam engines have a belt.
Most Jeep engines have a timing chain.
Some engines have timing belt, some timing chains, and some timing gears.
All engines in this vehicle have a timing chain.