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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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okay over the next few weeks im doing a head and cam install,spray
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how critical is it to change out the timing chain set-up and if so whats an affordable nice one?
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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LS2 chain will do it ..
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LS2 chain will do it ..
Yup, and theyre cheap as well. How many miles are on your ride?
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People always recommend the ls2 chain. I unfortunately couldn't drop my pan for retarded reasons and had to keep the stock chain in. If you must leave it in, make sure the chain feels atleast somewhat 'ok' and not extremely loose like an 85 yr old grandmas vagina.
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Yup, and theyre cheap as well. How many miles are on your ride?
right around 100k is on my car
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Originally Posted by razorclaw99
People always recommend the ls2 chain. I unfortunately couldn't drop my pan for retarded reasons and had to keep the stock chain in. If you must leave it in, make sure the chain feels atleast somewhat 'ok' and not extremely loose like an 85 yr old grandmas vagina.
Yea, i ran my old setup with .600 lift for 5k before i could drop it and swap in the ls2 chain ..

But while your in there, just finish it and get it done. Dont know about you but i hate doing **** twice
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I just put an LS2 chain on my car with a cam swap. What is the difference between the stock LS1 chain and the LS2? I didn't really look to see what the difference was.
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Originally Posted by Pushead
I just put an LS2 chain on my car with a cam swap. What is the difference between the stock LS1 chain and the LS2? I didn't really look to see what the difference was.
Ls2 is a bit more beefier..
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