need a timing chain damper
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need a timing chain damper
Does anyone know where I can get a timing chain damper for a LS6. I think they only used them on the late 03-04. This part was discontinued and my local dealer cannot locate one. Any idea where I can find one?
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They were never factory installed except for some very early 97's. They were only available through GMPP. I contacted Robin at GMPP some time back about producing more but this was before the government take-over so not sure if it could be done now. I know of one person who make one and several have tried to modify the newer LS2 with the different bolt spacing.
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I've been looking into this for an LS6 I'm upgrading and a few GM dealers list the old part but in the $140 range...assuming they actually have it on the shelf.
My block doesn't have the holes drilled so I'm considering the LS2 piece but haven't fully researched it yet.
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The LS2 damper won't fit the factory threaded holes in an LS6 block, alignment issue.
I've been looking into this for an LS6 I'm upgrading and a few GM dealers list the old part but in the $140 range...assuming they actually have it on the shelf.
My block doesn't have the holes drilled so I'm considering the LS2 piece but haven't fully researched it yet.
I've been looking into this for an LS6 I'm upgrading and a few GM dealers list the old part but in the $140 range...assuming they actually have it on the shelf.
My block doesn't have the holes drilled so I'm considering the LS2 piece but haven't fully researched it yet.
Last edited by Eric D; Jul 14, 2010 at 12:41 PM.
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That's the GMPP piece and about what I paid. If you can find it you may want to grab it. I didn't think there were any more actually out there as they have been out of production for a while.
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I suppose it's possible the 2004 LS1/LS6 was machined differently than prior LS1/LS6 blocks...but wouldn't be much consolation to the original poster who appears to have an '02.
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