LS2 Timing Chain identification/ dimensions
LS2 Timing Chain identification/ dimensions Hey all,
In the middle of a cam swap, on my 2004 GTO with a build date of 08/2004. I forget the cutoff date...somewhere in 2004 all LS1's got the LS2 chain...or so I read on one of these forums.
Car only has 7,000 miles on it so I don't see the need to change the chain....assuming it is an LS2. I have seen the other posts...but without a side by side I am a little in the dark here.
Anyone know what the link thickness difference is? Or any other way to identify it?
Thanks
In the middle of a cam swap, on my 2004 GTO with a build date of 08/2004. I forget the cutoff date...somewhere in 2004 all LS1's got the LS2 chain...or so I read on one of these forums.
Car only has 7,000 miles on it so I don't see the need to change the chain....assuming it is an LS2. I have seen the other posts...but without a side by side I am a little in the dark here.
Anyone know what the link thickness difference is? Or any other way to identify it?
Thanks
Launching!
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Atlanta area, GA
I'm thinking the only way is to measure it.. Do you have a set of calipers? If you do, I have my old stock LS1 chain on my bench (can't seem to throw anything away) and I can measure the link plate thickness; you can then compare to what you have..
As an alternative, check out the pics in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/391404-about-ls2-timing-chain.html They are accurate enough for comparison purposes. The LS2 chain links are quite a bit thicker, you should see the difference.
As an alternative, check out the pics in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/391404-about-ls2-timing-chain.html They are accurate enough for comparison purposes. The LS2 chain links are quite a bit thicker, you should see the difference.
Last edited by Dan_the_C5_Man; Oct 13, 2005 at 10:41 PM.
Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man
I'm thinking the only way is to measure it.. Do you have a set of calipers? If you do, I have my old stock LS1 chain on my bench (can't seem to throw anything away) and I can measure the link plate thickness; you can then compare to what you have..
As an alternative, check out the pics in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391404 They are accurate enough for comparison purposes. The LS2 chain links are quite a bit thicker, you should see the difference.
As an alternative, check out the pics in this thread. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391404 They are accurate enough for comparison purposes. The LS2 chain links are quite a bit thicker, you should see the difference.
using dial calipers, the link plate next to the roller is approx .071
tomorrow I will have the chain laying loose for a more accurate measurement but I think this is pretty close.
Thanks again.
Launching!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 205
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From: Atlanta area, GA
Originally Posted by b727pic
I appreciate it....just went out to measure. I haven't pulled the cam gear off yet so it was a little tight...but here is what i get.
using dial calipers, the link plate next to the roller is approx .071
tomorrow I will have the chain laying loose for a more accurate measurement but I think this is pretty close.
Thanks again.
using dial calipers, the link plate next to the roller is approx .071
tomorrow I will have the chain laying loose for a more accurate measurement but I think this is pretty close.
Thanks again.
Last edited by Dan_the_C5_Man; Oct 17, 2005 at 01:14 AM.
