Alright cam time....but what timing chain?
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Alright cam time....but what timing chain?
Alright so im looking at doing a reverse split cam and everything i need with it TR 230 - 224 111 LSA ....
On top of the timing chain question im faced with a couple of choices here....
Patriot gold valvespring
Patriot extreme valvespring (add $20)
Comp 26925 Spring kit (add $100)
Comp 26926 Spring Kit (add $180)
Comp Cams 26921 Valvespring (add $250)
Do i need/want any of these additional valvespring options? im pretty new to cam research...
Also the searching ive done has yielded that i should upgrade atleast to an ls2 timing chain because the ls1 timing chain has some slack in it.... any reason i should upgrade to these adjustible timing chains or double roller timing chains?
Sorry just jumping in to internals here...
On top of the timing chain question im faced with a couple of choices here....
Patriot gold valvespring
Patriot extreme valvespring (add $20)
Comp 26925 Spring kit (add $100)
Comp 26926 Spring Kit (add $180)
Comp Cams 26921 Valvespring (add $250)
Do i need/want any of these additional valvespring options? im pretty new to cam research...
Also the searching ive done has yielded that i should upgrade atleast to an ls2 timing chain because the ls1 timing chain has some slack in it.... any reason i should upgrade to these adjustible timing chains or double roller timing chains?
Sorry just jumping in to internals here...
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LS2 chain with gears will be fine. Patriot extreme will work, but it depends on what the lift is of the cam. Anything over a 600, I'd recommend dual valve springs. I'd look into a HD oil pump as well and UD pulley.
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The TR230/224 has a lift of .575/.563, so it doesn't need dual valve springs, but like others said, why not get it done for peace of mind. I'd personally go with Patriot Gold dual valve springs and an LS2 timing chain. You might also want to throw in a ported LS6 oil pump while you're in there.