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Feb 10, 2006 | 11:17 AM

Watch22

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From: Brunswick OH

Timing Chain

I'm getting ready to put A&A's Vortech kit on and was wondering about the timming chain. I have a 2002 Z06 with about 12K miles. Is the stock chain enough or should I upgrade to the LS2 or JWIS chain. I dont plan on running more then 6 pounds of boost.

Thanks

Last edited by Watch22; Feb 10, 2006 at 02:02 PM.

Feb 10, 2006 | 01:20 PM

BLOWNZO6

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You should not have any timing chain issues.. have you heard of some?

Feb 10, 2006 | 02:01 PM

Watch22

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BLOWNZO6,

Are you running your stock Z06 timing chain? I figured while I have the timing cover off putting lotite on the cam bolts I would put in a stonger chain is nessary. I never hear anyone talk about changing the timing chain so I figured I'd ask.

Feb 10, 2006 | 02:03 PM

BLOWNZO6

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Yes stock chain, my car has 7k on it. Been working on putting it back together.. got the cam yesterday.

I did not pull the timing cover or anything, but it certainly cannot hurt.

Nick

Feb 10, 2006 | 02:26 PM

AVB

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I would think upgraded oil pump (or shimmed) before the chain and maybe a two-piece cover if you're consider cam changes in the future..

Arnel

Feb 10, 2006 | 05:46 PM

jers98vet

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If you plan on removing the front cover, then an ls2 chain is a cheap addition. If not the stock one should get it done, however, if you plan on constantly spinning it to 6500 rpms I'd probably opt. to put the ls2 chain in it. I went with the ls2 chain and a ported pump when I added my D1 and cam.

Feb 10, 2006 | 06:50 PM

c52k1vert

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I personally went with the JWIS chain, cheap investment and assured to handled whatever you want to throw at it. I plan on transplanting it to my C5R install coming up!

Feb 11, 2006 | 04:47 AM

Gatzer

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Since you have the timing cover off, it's not a bad idea, and an inexpensive part to replace.

I'm using the Rollmaster Double Roller w/ ARP Cam and Cam retainer plate bolts.