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Old Dec 8, 2018 | 02:32 AM
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I have a Gen 3 LS2 (12568952) shortblock i acquired that id like to use to replace my rod knocked LS1. My questions are about the Cam position sensor. Are both gen 3 and 4 LS2 cam sensor located in the front?
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Only gen 4 is in front . You'll have to buy the harness for the cam, and knock sensors. Also you have to run a 1x cam gear. And put a 24x reluctor on the ls2 . Also have to put the knock sensors on the side of the block.

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Only gen 4 is in front . You'll have to buy the harness for the cam, and knock sensors. Also you have to run a 1x cam gear. And put a 24x reluctor on the ls2 . Also have to put the knock sensors on the side of the block.

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If the ls2 came out of a GTO it has the 24x reluctor and 1x cam gear.
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If the ls2 came out of a GTO it has the 24x reluctor and 1x cam gear.
Only the 05 gto if I'm not mistaken
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Only the 05 gto if I'm not mistaken
2005 vette and gto for sure are 24x, I believe 06 vette and gto are also 24x
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All GTO's were 24x.
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My ls2 was a gto so crank was ready to go.

Had to order an extension harness for the cam sensor, front cover, cam sprocket, and extensions for the knock sensors which I had to drill and tap the block for.

I got the harnesses on ebay and the front cover and cam sprocket local from a machine shop. I don't remember where I bought the cam sensor.
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