DANSBIRD

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My timing chain broke... Do I replace it w/ another LS1 timing chain or one for an LS2..etc..?

Super Speed

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The way I see it is....If you are replacing a part and are going through the hassle you might as well upgrade

99SSAGUI

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there are many choices out there, you could look at some of our sponsors and find one. I personally think that byunspeed (they are a sponsor here) has some good prices on rollmaster's double roller timing chains. I would consider my options, but as supperspeed pointed out if you are replacing it you might want to upgrade.

DANSBIRD

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How could you upgrade the timing chain? What can be "upgraded" on one? My LS1 is just a bolt-on and the stock one lasted 168k miles.

02*C5

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Go to Texas Speed they have a LS2 double roller for LS1 application, that's how you upgrade.

JFM-jr

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Here are some pics I took during my build of the LS1 next to the LS2 chains. Look closely and you will see wich one is the better choice. I personally went with the Katech C5R chain but I am turning beyond 7K rpm's.

9t8z28

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Which one is the C5R chain?

DANSBIRD

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Should I go w/ the LS2 timing chain??

02*C5

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Yes

405HP_Z06

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The stock GM replacement chain for the LS1 is the LS2/3. The old LS1 chain was superseded by the LS2 long ago.

DANSBIRD

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This is what I was looking for. Thank you :2thumbs:

-vette-

So the stock GM replacement chain for the ls1 is the ls2/3 ?! any prove ?!

405HP_Z06

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Sure, go buy one and you'll quickly find out. Prove it to yourself.

slt200mph

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As was posted before .... GM superseeded the LS1 chain with the LS2 chain years ago. That is real old news. If you buy one you will see the difference.

Johnnystock

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Just look at the pic..why even hesitate between the 2??

I personnally have the LS2 kit waiting to go in during my cam swap this winter.

eseibel67

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There's no decision to make here. Except for an ultra performance application, go with the LS2 chain.

It's stout, cheap, and installs with no fuss.

jetlag

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Since you are going to be that far into it, install a cam. Even if it's something as budget as the LS6 cam.

SSpdDmon

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Guess who just used the search feature....

<< This guy right here.

Related question: Have a 55K mile motor that went forced induction about 20K miles ago and I'm about to do a cam swap. Is it necessary to upgrade the timing chain? If I do the upgrade, do I need just the LS2 chain or do I have to get the gear set as well? $50 is $50...

DANSBIRD

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I was contemplating on just putting it back together, then thought about a TR224, all the way up to an F13... I think I'm going to put a 228



Picture of the carnage (so far anyway)




Hopefully the new chain will be in today.

DANSBIRD

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