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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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Hello.

I am building a H/C/I LS6.
The motor has some miles on it so i want to replace the timing chain. While i am doing that i would like to change to a adjusteble one.
I am looking at the 450+RWHP range.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what timing set to buy?
Is the LS Chain a direct swap?
I would prefere not to swap out the timing cover.
Do i have to do that i i buy a double roller chain?

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Tommy
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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LS2 chain is a good piece. Yank is selling them for less than $70.

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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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LS2 chain is a good piece. Yank is selling them for less than $70.

Tim
I don't think those are adjustable.

N Motion/JP Performance make nice billet single roller timing sets that are adjustable to about +/- 8 degrees. They're usually less than $100 and you don't have to clearance the timing cover/oil pump to make it fit either.
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First ? Do you have the tools to degree the cam?

Do you need a adjustable chain. The 10 cams I have installed only 1 needed an adjustment.

For the basic install the ls2 fits the bill.

Not worth dealing with spacing the pump and other clearance issues.

Some A/M chains don't last very long.

Tim
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Cloyes makes the OEM. I like the Cloyes Hex-adjust for an adjustable as it doesn't require pulling the crank sprocket to adjust cam timing.
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Cloyes makes the OEM. I like the Cloyes Hex-adjust for an adjustable as it doesn't require pulling the crank sprocket to adjust cam timing.
I agree, buy the cloves hex-adjust
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Cloyes it is.
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