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12-29-2012, 07:16 PM

ls1_johns

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gear driven?

So just wanted to get some input I'm bout to do a tsp 228r cam swap and was curious bout how good or bad it is to switch to gear driven timing instead of a chain any info helps thanks guys.

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12-29-2012, 08:03 PM

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if you run a gear system you cant use knock sensors

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12-30-2012, 04:19 PM

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Not that I know anything but I've never seen a gear drive for an LS motor.

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12-30-2012, 08:16 PM

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Not that I know anything but I've never seen a gear drive for an LS motor.

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12-30-2012, 10:36 PM

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so your calling him stupid? lol!

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12-30-2012, 10:54 PM

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We have to be stupid to hang out around here.

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12-31-2012, 04:35 AM

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You can't run knock sensors and I have seen some gear drive kits rob a good amount of hp.

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