Ok guys i almost have all my parts. im running low on coin this year do to buying all my nitrous stuff that wasnt originally planned into this setup to hold me over for a few years. I was just wondering what the most cost affective timing chain set would be to buy. Cheapest would be great but id rather use a better one if needed. Im just installing a vindicator cam and will only be revving it to about 6500. The car is just my weekend street warrior with an occasional trip to the track a few times a year. and i only plan to spray a 100 shot with it. I see alot of people run ls2 chains but not sure if the aggressiveness of the cam has any say in what chain i should use. Thanks guys im so close to having everything and the weather is getting nice finally i need to finish up my shopping lol.

 

LS2 chain should be fine. Cheap too.

 

thanks for your response. and thats what i was hoping i could use, any other opinions?

 

Go to texas speed and look at the n motion timing set. It is a full set for 20 more than an ls2 chain. We just installed my cam with it and there is a lot less slop to the chain than a ls2 and also it is adjustable so if you plan on degreeing your cam you can.

 

I ended up with a GM HD timing chain on mine. No probs revving to 6,300 or so with a 232/238 .595/.605 cam.

 

Just run the LS2 chain man. That's what I use and it's more than sufficient. It was like 30 bucks, and when you hold it next to the stock one you can see how much beefier it is.

 

thanks man this is what i like to hear. when ya coming home? You and pat can have a show down of trex cams lol.

 

get the gear and timing set. its only about $70.

 

Rollmaster double here. Like $98 from sd parts. Not too expensive IMO plus its fully adjustable + or - 6*

 

that is a good price but i only want a single roller. I dont want to deal with fitting a double for this engine thanks though.

 

As mentionned, get LS2 gear and timing set. The chain will have less slop with the LS2 gears than slapping one on OEM gears.

 

Yea im just going to go with an entire set. So what do u do if after i degree my cam its not perfect how do u adjust. Im hoping that i dont have to but ya never know.

 

C5R from Katech if you want topshelf. $150 but you never have to worry about it.....

 

what sprockets did you go with since, Katech only sells the chain

 

That is the JWIS chain (C5R).

If you are going to degree the cam you'll need an adjustable chain (single or double). Cloyes is one of the best single.

(One can adjust any chain as long as you really know your way around and you have a degree wheel)

 

Yank has been selling them brand new and shipped for like 60.00 gears and chain in the classifieds.

 

Off topic question, how to fit in the double roller timing chain in LS engine? I use double front cover gasket when I do that in my Grand Prix GTP.

 

Spacers are provide with dual chain kits (such as Rollmaster)

 

The spacers PREDATOR is referring to above are for the oil pump not to confuse with the front cover.

 

Absolute best single chain/adjustable timing set is the Cloyes 3153-AL. The chain is better than the C5R. Only place I have found it is LPE. They are blueprinted and hand assembled but like $395. No slop and virtually bulletproof!