UKRob

Just wanted to ask a short question:

I will be using a stock LS2 camshaft in my 416ci LS2, but I will be using an LS1 ECM to control everything, now I know that I can use the ls2 camshaft with with LS1 computer but it needs a different cam gear(x1) to keep the operation of the CMP sensor now what I can't figure out is exactly what timing set I need to get the x1 cam gear and that will mate up to a LS2 engine front without problem?

I have tried searching for the info but I can't seem to pick up exactly what I should be looking for or asking for!

rao

iTrader: (18)

You need the x1 cam gear, which will fit just fine. You need the LS2 timing cover as well since it has provision for the cam sensor. You also need a 24x reluctor wheel on the crankshaft if you are using the LS1 computer.

UKRob

Hi rao, thanks for the reply - okay so does that mean that I buy an LS1 timing set like one of these {Link}?

See my problem is knowing what the x1 cam gear translates into when I am looking what parts I need to order.

I already have the LS2 timing cover and my crankshaft will have the x24 wheel installed.

rao

iTrader: (18)

You don't want the part in the link.


Right cam gear:



Wrong cam gear:



You can see the part numbers for both of them here - http://www.enginepartsplus.com/pdf/G...20Hardware.pdf just scroll down.

UKRob

Thanks rao, I understand now what I was missing. Without really knowing what I was looking at I thought it was something to with the gearing on the sprocket not the ridges on the sprocket surface!

That pdf is very useful!

Thanks again!

rao

iTrader: (18)

No problem, glad to help. I had the same problem with one of my motors, I can assure you that if you use the wrong cam gear the motor won't run all that great .

The correct cam gear was used for only a short period of time, when the LS2 was introduced and before the new 58x computers were introduced.

camaroIroc

iTrader: (1)

i was wondering, i have a 5.3 truck engine and i have an ls2 cam.....do i need new cam gears?

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

What ECU are you using with the 5.3L? Does it have a 24 tooth crank trigger wheel? If your cam sensor is in the block then you may need the timing gear. I believe the LS2 cams are not machined for a cam sensor in the rear of the cam.

Andrew

HSV-GTS-300

Watch out.
Stock LS2 camshafts used to be a 3 bolt core, which were fine for bolting on a 1x camgear ( 12576407), but in recent years have changed to a large single bolt cam core. I don't believe a 1x camgear yet exists that can bolt to a stock single bolt cam core.

Single bolt 4x (latest version of LS2)

HSV-GTS-300

STOCK LS2 CAM


LS1 CAM


LS1 CAM