cam install
Oct 6, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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cam install
installing blower cam, what is the best oil pump and timing chain to go with while i am in there. thanks jim.
Oct 7, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Katech has a blueprinted and ported LS6 oil pump. I would also go with the Katech timing chain if you are not degreeing the cam, Cloyes if you are.
Oct 7, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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thanks man. jim
Oct 7, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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I went with a GM LS4 oil pump which is a high volume pump and a LS2 chain which was noticably beefier than the LS6 chain I took out.
Oct 8, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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same here. If you do go with the LS2 timing chain, you may have to clearance the timing cover a little. Also when putting on a LS2 timing chain, there is a wrong way to put the spacers on. Make sure they properly line up with the oil pump or you'll be tearing back into it to fix your oil pressure issue.
Oct 8, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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^ Spacers? I had no issues with anything like that. Mine all bolted right up w/o needing to shim or clearance anything.
Oct 13, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Katech has a blueprinted and ported LS6 oil pump. I would also go with the Katech timing chain if you are not degreeing the cam, Cloyes if you are.
You can use the C5-R chain with the Cloyes gears if you want.
Oct 13, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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I went with a dual roller
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