VerdeZ28

I need to buy a single roller timing chain, ive been looking at texas-speed and found the LS2 set and the rollmaster single roller, which is better? (Ive tried the search but there are so many timing threads its impossible)

redbird555

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Unless your doing a serious build the ls2 chain is fine. The only reason I would the adjustable roller is if I was making stupid power or needed to degree my cam

FlamingTA

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I just bought the Cloyes single set and it was really nice. The chain looks strong, and no slack. I haven't heard anything bad about the cloyes ls1 sets.

For a cheaper set you can get the ls2 HD timing set from Yank in the for sale section for $72 shipped.

redbird555

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Once again why would he need the whole timing set his ls1 gears would work fine he just needs the ls2 chain for 40 bucks unless he has a reason to go stronger

VerdeZ28

the car has 145000 miles right now, im sure the gears have worn down a bit and probably would cause more slack

93Z2871805

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I honestly doubt it. I'd go with the LS2 chain.

Darkman

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New chain on used gears, in this case very used gears, is not a good idea.

vettenuts

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Rollmaster is made by JP Performance. I would personally go with the new GM set if this were my car. I would be hesitant to take it apart and re-use the chain sprockets with that many miles on them. The wear may be hard to notice but can cause disengagement issues with the drive sprocket (crank) which will result in it wrapping farther prior to disengagement.

Also, not sure which harmonic damper you are using, but this can be an issue with timing chain life. Stay away from ASP.

bwarren337

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I have a 99 z28 with a ms4 cam and bolt ons and im using the ls2 timing chain from texas speed and it works great...no problems

the_merv

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How bad are the gears worn?

MattSapp95_T/A

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Im sure the gears are fine... Post a pic...

Ls2 chain on stock gears work well

bunker

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Cases of broken timing chains include:

- Using new chain with old gears
- not using the stock / cloyes dampener
- using an ASP pulley
- using a blower on stock pulley (causes the rubber to get weak and slipping violently)
- using a double roller and not clearencing properly for it
- using a double roller and do high RPM decels (double roller is heavy and wants to lift off gears)

The last one is simply what I heard, makes some sense.

The old gears/new chain concept especially applies to NON Roller chains, roller setups are more forgiving, i still wouldn't do it. Buy the cloyes single roller HD set for only 130 bucks, no slack, retains original dampener and is hex adjust, why not cheap insurance?

Jim85IROC

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I bought a new ls2 set for my build. After comparing my 130k mile gears to the new ones, I can't see any visible wear to my old gears whatsoever.

chrisfrost

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I tend to agree wit the last post but when You can get the Cloyes LS2 set for $31 from Rock why would You not replace the gears as well ?

redbird555

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a complete ls2 set with gears would be fine as well but I dont see the need to buy a new single roller chain and gears thats pricey. With that said however my 125k ls1 compared to my brand new ls6 crate showed no visible signs of wear on the gears. and do you think people who cam their cars at 100k or more replace the gears? probably not