C5R Timing Chain Dampner a good upgrade
#1
C5R Timing Chain Dampner a good upgrade
The http://www.xmsengineering.com/engine/ site show a $104.95 GM GENIII/LS1/LS6/C5R Timing Chain Dampner. Is this a C5R specific part or is it standard on all LS1 engines? Their info says:
GM Timing Chain dampner for the GENIII engines that include the LS1 and LS6. This dampner is designed to reduce chain slap keeping it tighter for engines operating above 6500 RPM.
GM Timing Chain dampner for the GENIII engines that include the LS1 and LS6. This dampner is designed to reduce chain slap keeping it tighter for engines operating above 6500 RPM.
#3
Originally Posted by felton316
I believe on most of the blocks (except for 97 and early 98's) you have to drill the mounting holes.
Does anyone have more info about the part and whether or not it is a worthwhile upgrade?
#6
Originally Posted by bigdsz
Do a search, if I remember correctly I read that there is absolutely no need for that dampener, particularly if you are running an after market chain which is tighter than stock to begin with.
Can anyone else offer up some info? Doesn't the C5R run a good chain AND this tensioner?