Steve01SS

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Hey guys... I'm installing a G5X3, stage 2 heads, etc....

I'm going to replace the stock 60k mile timing chain I guess while I'm in there. Doing the oil pump too.

What timing chain should I use? The newer LS2 chain or something aftermarket?

This is my daily driver, sees 250 miles a week..
Thanks
Steve

JakeFusion

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LS2 is great if you aren't going to adjust the cam, ever. Otherwise, Rollmaster Double Roller is a nice piece that isn't terribly expensive, but still quite a lot more than the LS2.

KJ

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I agree!! The LS2 chain is a very nice upgrade for the guys that are doing mild upgrades, and don't need to degree in the cam. We have a few 402's that are making over 500 rwhp that have to use the stock LS2 chain and they are working great!!

Steve01SS

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Cool deal.... THanks for the input on this one...

Steve

SSCoulter

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I just installed an LS2 timing chain in my 99 when I did my cam a few weeks ago. Much stronger looking chain and you can't beat the price. So far, no problems.

AaronR

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Would there be an advantage to being able to degree the cam in a bolt on,cam car?Does it allow more power to be made?

StevieZ

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Rollmaster double= double piece of mind !

MannyZ28

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I just did a cam install and I spend a bit of extra money and got an IWIS timing chaing. Expensive at 150 bucks, but ah well...didn't want the double setup coz my car is not gonna get much more than a cam...maybe heads later on...and I heard some stories of how much fun the oil pump shimming can be.

REDWS6ROCKET

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LS2 chain all the way, i got mine for $24 from work. easy install and great piece of mind.

LS1FIRE

iTrader: (1)

Does the LS2 chain come with the sprocket?

Ben01C5

Use your currvent or new LS-1 Sprockets.

I added the LS-2 chain when I had my heads installled.

transwiz

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I also installed a LS2 timimg chain in my t/a when I did the cam,heads,and meling 295.
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SOMbitch

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Yes. It allows you to adjust for any error in the grind so the exact valve events you want take place. I hope that makes sense, I just got up from a nap

juicedls1

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I didnt know the LS2 chain can b used of stock LS1 sprockets! Nice to learn sumthing new!

01ssreda4

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i bought mine from a sponsor on here and i ordered new sprockets as well. still less then a double.
edit: wow back from the dead on this on.

krazy4

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Just run the LS2 and save some money.

ZFSix

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Not a very smart statement.

I broke my timing chain cam only, 23k miles. Bent my valves and nicked all 8 pistons.

It IS worth the extra $100 or so.

JohnHF

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you broke your ls1 timing chain or your ls2 timing chain?

shadowsnkx

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I just installed the ls2 timing setup. Never done one before but it only took me a few mins to do it with the engine out.