LS1 Gear Drive
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Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Cape Coral FL
I've read where the LS1 cam sometimes has a tendency to 'walk' forward and rub against the cam plate. This setup would literally lock the cam in place.
FWIW, I've had my cam plate out three times. I never saw any evidence that the cam made contact with the plate.
Bob, I've heard that gear drive setups can play havoc with knock sensors. Is there any info regarding this setup with them?
FWIW, I've had my cam plate out three times. I never saw any evidence that the cam made contact with the plate.
Bob, I've heard that gear drive setups can play havoc with knock sensors. Is there any info regarding this setup with them?
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
They are saying it is quiet but the jury is still out. A few guys on the Australian boards are going to try it. I thought it was an interesting design and the use of the double Torrringtons caught my eye as well as the way the cam gear installs as two pieces with full adjustability. I will stick with the chain though.
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Hi vettenuts -
Interesting.
I had a friend with a nice built late 70's silverado, and he had a Pete Jackson gear drive.
It sounded like the truck had a supercharger on it when he would pull in.
I am not sure what the real benefits are, but it is interesting.
Thanks for the post.
best regards -
mqqn
Interesting.
I had a friend with a nice built late 70's silverado, and he had a Pete Jackson gear drive.
It sounded like the truck had a supercharger on it when he would pull in.
I am not sure what the real benefits are, but it is interesting.
Thanks for the post.
best regards -
mqqn
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Hi vettenuts -
Interesting.
I had a friend with a nice built late 70's silverado, and he had a Pete Jackson gear drive.
It sounded like the truck had a supercharger on it when he would pull in.
I am not sure what the real benefits are, but it is interesting.
Thanks for the post.
best regards -
mqqn
Interesting.
I had a friend with a nice built late 70's silverado, and he had a Pete Jackson gear drive.
It sounded like the truck had a supercharger on it when he would pull in.
I am not sure what the real benefits are, but it is interesting.
Thanks for the post.
best regards -
mqqn
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