pairof69s

Getting ready to upgrade the timing set on my 150,000m LQ9, don't like what i've heard about the Ls2 chain. So whats another option...single roller for under a 100$

DSRE

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whats wrong with the ls2 chain? i'm running a solid roller 383 in my truck with one, 17,000 miles with no issues and i'm running 185lb seat 475open pressure
with a hyd cam i think you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal
if aftermarket get a cloyes hexadjust bilit single roller jmo

projectX

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LS2 HD timing chain - Whats wrong with these?!

Darkman

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http://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-d...enter/sd3sr602

http://www.thunderracing.com/shop-by...Chain_349.html

wpe

I have seen LS2 chains break in the corvettes. If you want a better chain consider the Katech C5R chain. They cost 3x more but whats the big deal with $150 if you gotta tear the engine apart again, and worse case scenario your engine is toast because the chain broke and you bend lots of valves and maybe even worse.

JPH

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JP Performance #5618T is what you will want to run.

badazz81z28

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Probably because the Ls2 chain is not an "upgrade" for him (its not an old LS1). I would look at the C5R too.

crainholio

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C5R is the one I use, but with an ATI balancer.

If you're running an ASP balancer, just go ahead and drop the engine off at the scrap yard.

PREDATOR-Z

I use Cloyes Hexadjust (but it is more than $100)

Cloyes 9-3153A

Look at Jegs they have a pic.

Katech C5R is a JWIS (IIRC)

cranny

Pred, what is JWIS?

Damian

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That's not the chains fault. The Corvettes were having harmonic balance issues with the older ASP pulleys causing bind and flex in the chains resulting in a break.

Fixed.

ASP's older stuff with the rubber center section did have issues with pulleys coming apart and/or breaking the chain. Their newer design does not have a rubber center (AFAIK) and have no issues. I exclusively use ASP (if available) and don't have any issues.


To the OP, an LS2 chain will suffice for most street setups. If you want something a little beefier the C5R chain is a good option.

crainholio

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Thanks for the correction and update. I'll still stick w/ ATI, though.

Damian

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ATI is good stuff. Can't go wrong with them.