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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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I have noticed that a lot of performance timing chains are shown with the cam and crank gears as a set. Is it necessary to change the gears if you want to upgrade/replace the timing chain - like to an LS2 timing chain and you don't need adjustable timing gears?

Seems to me that the chain alone would be fine if the gears are not worn.
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Correct, LS2 is the stock replacement chain. Katech is a better chain than LS2, which will fit stock gears as well.
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
Correct, LS2 is the stock replacement chain. Katech is a better chain than LS2, which will fit stock gears as well.
C'mon, just once I want you to link this!

http://www.sdparts.com/product/SD3SR...ollerIwis.aspx

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C'mon, just once I want you to link this!

http://www.sdparts.com/product/SD3SR...ollerIwis.aspx

Damn, keep forgetting. Perhaps a sample will jog my memory

Just kidding

Make sure you keep me posted on when that new Cloyes with Torrington comes out, I have a parts list ready for you guys and will add that as well since my install is now planned for October.
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So which is better?

Katech, Iwis or stock LS2?
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I believe the Katech is an Iwis as well. Both ours and the Katech are both superior to the LS2
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