LT1 timing set.... advice needed
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Le Mans Master
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LT1 timing set.... advice needed
Need a timing set for the '94 Corvette. Looking for the best quality that is a direct bolt in and will work with the stock timing cover and '94 Opti. What should I buy?
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Oh come on. What a great time to go to an electric water pump and later opti so you can use a true double roller! 
Probably the GM is your best bet. You could check with some of the aftermarket companies too to see is there's a direct replacement upgrade. I'm not positive but I don't think the GM Extreme Duty will work with the early opti drive.
Probably the GM is your best bet. You could check with some of the aftermarket companies too to see is there's a direct replacement upgrade. I'm not positive but I don't think the GM Extreme Duty will work with the early opti drive.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
Oh come on. What a great time to go to an electric water pump and later opti so you can use a true double roller! Probably the GM is your best bet. You could check with some of the aftermarket companies too to see is there's a direct replacement upgrade. I'm not positive but I don't think the GM Extreme Duty will work with the early opti drive.
Probably the GM is your best bet. You could check with some of the aftermarket companies too to see is there's a direct replacement upgrade. I'm not positive but I don't think the GM Extreme Duty will work with the early opti drive.
When I do mine Im going with the Meziere HD pump for $200 and the coyles billet true double roller timing chain from summit for $76. Together, cheaper than the GM timing chain I think. Unless you are trying to keep it stock.
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My personal recommendation..
Cloyes True Roller replacement set.. no fitment issues, no electric water pump BS, a high-quality piece. It's a large single link true roller setup, as opposed to the original "silent link" design.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by RacerX70CC
Cloyes True Roller replacement set.. no fitment issues, no electric water pump BS, a high-quality piece. It's a large single link true roller setup, as opposed to the original "silent link" design.
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Lunati makes a timing set that will work with the Gen I opti. But, I've yet to see anyone running one. Summit Racing sells this set for ~$175.
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Originally Posted by ZBRA
What year are you running this on?
