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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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Default JWIS or Rollmaster chain for LS1?

Which is the better quality product? I think the C5R racers use the JWIS but many on this site have the Rollmaster. Thoughts?
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Call TSP...last time I checked, the Rollmaster sets were coming with a JWIS chain
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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I have the Rollmaster, and I love it! Fit was great, and quality was way better than the stock piece.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Ive got one brand new in box thats better than both new cloyes ls1 hex-a-just timing chain kit ! I just need the money now. if up want it $80 plus 6 to ship. ask people what they think of this kit! thanks jerry
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Go with the rollmaster, the JWIS is just a chain. You shouldn't put a new chain on with old gear's.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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We use both but I prefer the JWIS single chain.
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I have the Rollermaster double and I love it. It eliminated all of the stock slack and seems to be a strong product. Also works with ASP pulleys.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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I bought a Rollmaster double timing set from TSP two-weeks ago and it came with the JWIS double roller chain. Jason said that's the reason for the recent price increase.
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