Timing chain question
Feb 24, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Timing chain question
I have a 01 Z06 with the LS6 obviously. I just recently purchased a MS4 cam kit and I was wondering if you guys think I need to buy a new timing chain. If so, which one? I think I used the LS2 timing chain kit on my old SS but wasnt sure if I need one in this car. All opinions would be great.
Feb 24, 2008 | 08:04 PM
Team Owner
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Personally, I would change it while you are in there. The pre-LS2 chains weren't that strong and with some mileage you likely have some stretch on it.
Feb 24, 2008 | 08:16 PM
Pro
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I would definitely pay the extra money for a double roller timing chain like Rollmaster or something. It never hurts to have that extra safety.
Feb 24, 2008 | 09:47 PM
Burning Brakes
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An LS2 chain is used on a lot of high rpm engines with out failures. A double roller usually requires the oil pump to be shimmed away from the block, clearancing of the back side of the oil pump and the timing cover.
Feb 24, 2008 | 09:51 PM
Safety Car
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LS2 timing chain is what I'm running.
Feb 24, 2008 | 09:55 PM
Le Mans Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
black98c5
LS2 timing chain is what I'm running.
Feb 25, 2008 | 06:13 AM
Team Owner
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I think the bigger question is whether you plan to degree the cam (recommended). If so, then the sprockets may need to be changed as well.
Feb 25, 2008 | 09:22 AM
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '08
Another vote for the LS2 chain.
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Feb 25, 2008 | 07:21 PM
Melting Slicks
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Quote:
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Independent1
Another vote for the LS2 chain.
Feb 25, 2008 | 07:29 PM
Melting Slicks
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I have the LS2 chain as well, however, I havent ran the engine since I put it on.
Feb 25, 2008 | 08:16 PM
Melting Slicks
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this pic doesn't show it well, but there is a very noticeable difference in the beefiness of the LS2 chain compared to the stock LS1 chain
Feb 25, 2008 | 08:27 PM
Team Owner
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Here's another view. I can't take credit for this photo as someone else posted it some time back and I saved it, but it does show the difference. LS2 on the bottom.
Feb 25, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Wow awesome guys, I really appreciate the info.
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