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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Is there any timing chains that I need to stay away from or they all about the same or whats the best choice to get?
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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For my build, which I plan on having somewhere around 500-600hp when done, I went with the LS2 chain. They are rather cheap, but hold up when it counts.
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Yep ls2 for the win...unless you wanna over build it and put a double row chain and have the headache of spacing the water pump...
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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I've used the Cloyes adjustable timing set on a couple of builds and I like the fit a lot
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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LS2 chain here and LS2 Damper
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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I just used the summit double roller fit nice use the spacers they send cleared the timing cover no problem SUM-G6602-B that's the part number $120
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Old Sep 22, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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i like these double rollers...clearance the oil pump so the front cover will fit..very easy to do.. i like the added strength especially when running double valve springs which i think most do........Bob
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