wayland1985

Just trying to finalize the bigger parts orders.

It was mentioned that a timing chain damper is a good addition to any LS, but how necessary is it for a street car with the C5r chain going in?

blk00ss

iTrader: (66)

It's not. Your block probably doesn't even have the bolt holes for it.

Paul Bell

iTrader: (9)

It's nice to have especially if there's any slack in the chain.

If your block isn't drilled for it, go with this:

http://www.trickflow.com/partdetail....0&autoview=sku

wayland1985

I had seen threads about the trick flow adaptor, but wasn't sure that was the correct one (doesn't list LS1 in the applications chart)

redbird555

iTrader: (14)

It'll be fine the 6.0 blocks in the early years were the same architecture as an ls1 block so everything will interchange. You may get lucky and find that yours has holes tapped once you tear into it then you can use the katech damper

wayland1985

I pulled the timing cover off yesterday: I didn't see any holes.

kinglt-1

iTrader: (26)

Yes by all means get one.

wayland1985

I guess for $50 I should...

So there's no clearance issues on the LS1? Just bolt up and go?

kinglt-1

iTrader: (26)

Mine was already drilled from the factory so I bought the LS6 unit from katech. Just bolted right in...used blue loctite and torqued to spec. I believe the LS6, LS2, and, LS3 come with them from the factory so what does that tell ya.

wayland1985

True. But I wonder why nobody else has come up with a solution yet.... Or even why TrickFlow doesn't market it towards LS1s?

kinglt-1

iTrader: (26)

Probably because the last production LS1 was 11yrs ago. The LS2 & 3 stuff is superior....That is where the market is now.

ls1 1990 VN

I have the TrickFlow adapter with the LS2 damper, Cloyes hex a just gears with C5R chain.
No issues

sabangzhi

Your block probably doesn't even have the bolt holes for it.