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Jul 25, 2006 | 10:26 PM

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cam install help

i'm gathering parts for a cam install is this what i need to replace(link). is it timing chain and gears or just the chain.
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/4554...ming-Chain.htm

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Jul 26, 2006 | 12:14 AM

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The LS2 chain is what to go with.
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...=620&catid=53: Chain
http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...=621&catid=53: Gears plus chain

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Jul 26, 2006 | 01:32 AM

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Don't forget retainers, pushrods, springs and possibly oil pump.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 10:16 AM

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thanks a lot guys

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Jul 26, 2006 | 10:49 AM

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yep go with the LS2 chain. bu what you linked to at SDPC is just a chain.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 11:06 AM

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Does everybody usually just replace the chain, or the gears and chain??? Does the LS2 chain fit on the LS1 stock gears???

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Jul 26, 2006 | 11:07 AM

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I got the sprockets and the chain.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 11:10 AM

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How big of a pain is it to change the crank sprocket??

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Jul 26, 2006 | 12:58 PM

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It's not that bad at all to change. The puller I rented was a tad big for the application but I got it to work.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 02:33 PM

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Im currious myself if the ls2 chain will fit on the ls1 sprocket?

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Jul 26, 2006 | 11:54 PM

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Im currious myself if the ls2 chain will fit on the ls1 sprocket?

Yeah, it will. I just did the LS2 chain on my stock ones. The chain is just a bit thicker.

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Jul 26, 2006 | 11:59 PM

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Don't forget retainers, pushrods, springs and possibly oil pump.

Which pump is recomended?

Mike

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Jul 27, 2006 | 12:09 AM

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Which pump is recomended?

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The ported LS6 pumps are very popular.

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Jul 27, 2006 | 12:14 AM

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def. an ls2 chain and ls6 ported oil pump..

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