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Old 07-12-2011, 02:22 PM
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Why did they stop making the LS1 timing chain dampaner?????

the timing chain dampander keeps you from snapping your chain right?

i have a ProGear adjust timing set do i need the dampander?
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Old 07-12-2011, 04:24 PM
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Katech had a few left, check with them.
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i will check with them... but i was more curious why they stoped producing the LS1 dampner,,,, was there a designe flaw with it? what were the OE dampaners made of
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There wasn't a lot of demand and the price was high (over $100) because they were not mass produced like the LS2 damper, which doesn't fit the LS1 block.
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Is the LS6 (pre-drilled for it) using the same TC damper as the LS1? And are all LS6 blocks pre-drilled. Just curious.
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My 01 LS6 was drilled for the smaller LS1 damper
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My 02 LS1 was pre-drilled but it also the LS6 block.
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My 04 LS6 block in my coupe is drilled for one

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My concern with the LS1/LS6 TC damper is how strong is it, has anyone ever known the plastic to break/chip/fragment or otherwise fly apart...?
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what is the LS2 dampner made of?
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Originally Posted by joecar
My concern with the LS1/LS6 TC damper is how strong is it, has anyone ever known the plastic to break/chip/fragment or otherwise fly apart...?
Its more of a Nylon type material and seems pretty rugged. Lifter trays are also non-metallic.
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