Timing chain tensioner
07-25-2014, 06:10 PM
#1
Timing chain tensioner Doing a cam swap on car in sig...2002 LS1... and was wondering if anyone has used OR able to find a chain tensioner/damper. http://www.norotors.com/index.php?ac...a=media;in=528
I did find some old threads on this, but was wondering if anyone is using this/ recent experience. Why is the block drilled for one?? Ties at GM too cheap??
To me seems to be cheap insurance (if I can find one).
See this thread as to why I am paranoid...https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...work-find.html
Thanks,
I did find some old threads on this, but was wondering if anyone is using this/ recent experience. Why is the block drilled for one?? Ties at GM too cheap??
To me seems to be cheap insurance (if I can find one).
See this thread as to why I am paranoid...https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...work-find.html
Thanks,
Last edited by ragtopz28; 07-25-2014 at 06:34 PM.
07-25-2014, 09:28 PM
#3
I don't have any experience with this part. But I plan on installing it this year.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-k30675600
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-k30675600
Thanks, but from what I understand the bolt pattern on a LS1 is wider than the LS2/3, therefore it will not fit.
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07-26-2014, 11:27 AM
#8
I don't have any experience with this part. But I plan on installing it this year.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-k30675600
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-k30675600
07-27-2014, 12:01 AM
#10
- Trick Flow says this part is for LS2 and LS3 engines.
- Trick flow also says this will fit 99-11 6.0/6.2 engines.
- The mounting plate is bolted to the same bolt holes as the cam retainer plate.
- The cam retainer plate for all LS engines carries the same part number.
I don't see why the TF part wouldn't bolt to the LS1 engine. Am I wrong?????? I have not bought the part yet, so I can't say for sure.
Some LS1's were drilled for this damper, and it was installed at the factory. Later on, GM changed the bolt spacing. You couldn't use a later model plastic dampener on an earlier LS1 block because of that; and the earlier parts are no longer available. My block doesn't appear to be drilled at all.
07-27-2014, 05:33 AM
#11
The adapter plate bolts to the cam retainer plate bolts so the damper mounting bolt holes in the block are not used and their width are irrelevant when using the Trick Flow kit.
07-27-2014, 11:26 AM
#12
.boB, ragtopz28, it's the bolt spacing for the original damper that bolts directly to the block that changed over the years.
The adapter plate bolts to the cam retainer plate bolts so the damper mounting bolt holes in the block are not used and their width are irrelevant when using the Trick Flow kit.
The adapter plate bolts to the cam retainer plate bolts so the damper mounting bolt holes in the block are not used and their width are irrelevant when using the Trick Flow kit.
07-27-2014, 12:36 PM
#13
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It is a bit confusing. But here's what I'v been able to glean from various part numbers.
- Trick Flow says this part is for LS2 and LS3 engines.
- Trick flow also says this will fit 99-11 6.0/6.2 engines.
- The mounting plate is bolted to the same bolt holes as the cam retainer plate.
- The cam retainer plate for all LS engines carries the same part number.
I don't see why the TF part wouldn't bolt to the LS1 engine. Am I wrong?????? I have not bought the part yet, so I can't say for sure.
Some LS1's were drilled for this damper, and it was installed at the factory. Later on, GM changed the bolt spacing. You couldn't use a later model plastic dampener on an earlier LS1 block because of that; and the earlier parts are no longer available. My block doesn't appear to be drilled at all.
- Trick Flow says this part is for LS2 and LS3 engines.
- Trick flow also says this will fit 99-11 6.0/6.2 engines.
- The mounting plate is bolted to the same bolt holes as the cam retainer plate.
- The cam retainer plate for all LS engines carries the same part number.
I don't see why the TF part wouldn't bolt to the LS1 engine. Am I wrong?????? I have not bought the part yet, so I can't say for sure.
Some LS1's were drilled for this damper, and it was installed at the factory. Later on, GM changed the bolt spacing. You couldn't use a later model plastic dampener on an earlier LS1 block because of that; and the earlier parts are no longer available. My block doesn't appear to be drilled at all.
03-30-2015, 08:48 PM
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I have a 5.3 I'm rebuilding. It didn't have a tensioner/dampener. What's the benefit to it and if I order it would there be any modification I would need to do?
03-31-2015, 06:41 AM
#15
There are harmonics in the motor at higher RPM that cause the chain to wrap around the crank sprocket and break. The damper prevents this. It is mainly the autocross guys who run into this issue but it is not bad insurance. I would get the Trick Flow setup if your block is not drilled and it will fit. Need to check with Trick Flow on the block fitment.
