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Hello everyone,
I'm getting ready to capitalize on the black friday sales and buy everything for my LS2 cam swap on my 2007 M/T. I have done some research but don't feel 100% confident in the info I found on whether I have a 1x or 4x sprocket. The engine code is "U" and was hoping I could get a more conclusive answer from you fine people.
I'm getting ready to capitalize on the black friday sales and buy everything for my LS2 cam swap on my 2007 M/T. I have done some research but don't feel 100% confident in the info I found on whether I have a 1x or 4x sprocket. The engine code is "U" and was hoping I could get a more conclusive answer from you fine people.
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Check this for a good reference: https://www.lingenfelter.com//2007-1...ft-install-kit
It is possible that your 2007 has a 3 bolt cam gear but it is likely to be a single bolt cam gear. GM was in transition from the LS2 to the LS3.
As for a new chain, it is not a bad idea to get a new one but as far as I know one of the improvements of the LS2 was a stronger timing chain. When I cammed my 2006 GTO that had the LS2, I did not change my timing chain as the car only had about 30,000 miles and there was no hint of wear or stretch in the chain.
Do you have a parts list you can post? People here can check it and make sure you aren't forgetting anything.
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You likely will need a new cam gear actually.
Check this for a good reference: https://www.lingenfelter.com//2007-1...ft-install-kit
It is possible that your 2007 has a 3 bolt cam gear but it is likely to be a single bolt cam gear. GM was in transition from the LS2 to the LS3.
As for a new chain, it is not a bad idea to get a new one but as far as I know one of the improvements of the LS2 was a stronger timing chain. When I cammed my 2006 GTO that had the LS2, I did not change my timing chain as the car only had about 30,000 miles and there was no hint of wear or stretch in the chain.
Do you have a parts list you can post? People here can check it and make sure you aren't forgetting anything.
Check this for a good reference: https://www.lingenfelter.com//2007-1...ft-install-kit
It is possible that your 2007 has a 3 bolt cam gear but it is likely to be a single bolt cam gear. GM was in transition from the LS2 to the LS3.
As for a new chain, it is not a bad idea to get a new one but as far as I know one of the improvements of the LS2 was a stronger timing chain. When I cammed my 2006 GTO that had the LS2, I did not change my timing chain as the car only had about 30,000 miles and there was no hint of wear or stretch in the chain.
Do you have a parts list you can post? People here can check it and make sure you aren't forgetting anything.
I'm replacing the A/C condenser since it is leaking onto the ground.
I also don't know that I will need to pull the valley cover, is that something that needs to come off for this?
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Looks like a good parts list.
Not a bad idea to add some water pump gaskets and front cover gasket just in case. Also, a good idea to replace the front cover balancer seal if that isn't in your list of parts.
Also, I am a big fan of the BTR shaft rocker system. I installed this on my LS3. They do make a version for the LS1/LS2 and it is not much more expensive than the CHE kits: BTR Shaft Rocker Kit
Not a bad idea to add some water pump gaskets and front cover gasket just in case. Also, a good idea to replace the front cover balancer seal if that isn't in your list of parts.
Also, I am a big fan of the BTR shaft rocker system. I installed this on my LS3. They do make a version for the LS1/LS2 and it is not much more expensive than the CHE kits: BTR Shaft Rocker Kit
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Looks like a good parts list.
Not a bad idea to add some water pump gaskets and front cover gasket just in case. Also, a good idea to replace the front cover balancer seal if that isn't in your list of parts.
Also, I am a big fan of the BTR shaft rocker system. I installed this on my LS3. They do make a version for the LS1/LS2 and it is not much more expensive than the CHE kits: BTR Shaft Rocker Kit
Not a bad idea to add some water pump gaskets and front cover gasket just in case. Also, a good idea to replace the front cover balancer seal if that isn't in your list of parts.
Also, I am a big fan of the BTR shaft rocker system. I installed this on my LS3. They do make a version for the LS1/LS2 and it is not much more expensive than the CHE kits: BTR Shaft Rocker Kit
Can you tell me if I will need to pull the valley cover? I saw the option for a new gasket for that in the TSP kit but I thought that was only if you had DOD and were deleting it.
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a clients 2006 had 3 bolt, my 2007 had 1 bolt. Both had the 4x sprocket. The 2006 had the simple 1-piece belt tensioner, my 2007 had the wonky ratchety design.
I have this documented so I'm 100% sure
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I would recommend then to also order the LS2 style of dampener just in case you have the LS3 style of tensioner which being a 2007, you likely do. The LS3 style of tensioner is not as robust as the LS2 dampener.
Also, seeing the oil pick up tube in the above picture, I would also recommend the Improved Racing Oil Pickup Tube brace: LS Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Brace / Clamp
Also, seeing the oil pick up tube in the above picture, I would also recommend the Improved Racing Oil Pickup Tube brace: LS Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Brace / Clamp
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Thanks for this, I have the one piece damper in my Summit cart now. The one piece should be a direct bolt up without any adaptors correct?
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I would recommend then to also order the LS2 style of dampener just in case you have the LS3 style of tensioner which being a 2007, you likely do. The LS3 style of tensioner is not as robust as the LS2 dampener.
Also, seeing the oil pick up tube in the above picture, I would also recommend the Improved Racing Oil Pickup Tube brace: LS Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Brace / Clamp
Also, seeing the oil pick up tube in the above picture, I would also recommend the Improved Racing Oil Pickup Tube brace: LS Engine Oil Pump Pickup Tube Brace / Clamp
It appears it would be very difficult to install the brace without pulling the oil pan. Am I looking at it wrong?
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