cjg454ss

iTrader: (27)

i have an 02 ss, auto, i just put a cam in it similar to the ms3. do i need to put a different timing chain in it. say larger? the car is driven only on the weekends and about 2 weekends a month tops. also it has 30k miles on the car. im going to run some 918 springs and the heads are ported very mildly. will tthe stock chain hold up? what do you guys think. im asking becuase i just put the timing cover and pulley on with the stock chain which looked to be in excellant condition. but should i take it back off? and swap it out

Slo_240sx

iTrader: (17)

If you want a stronger stock like chain the LS2 chain is good. If you want a heavy duty chain go with the rollmaster double row timing set. You can pick one up at SDPC.

badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

ls2 chain for piece of mind and dont drive that cam on the stock springs either it will do alot of damage if ya do. they cant handle the lift at all

tim99ws6

iTrader: (31)

Agreed, LS2 chain is a great replacement to the stocker. Also, like he said, defintely upgrade springs to at least the 918's, maybe even some entry level duals for peace of mind

cjg454ss

iTrader: (27)

i havent heard of anyone break a timing chain. though most swap out the stock chain.will the stock chain break for sure or probably not?

badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

will it break? maybe maybe not but id rather not find out the hard way at 6800rpm
espiccally seeing the chain is around 40-50 bucks i think off the top of my head

cjg454ss

iTrader: (27)

true, are 918s good springs? or should i go bigger

badpewter-z

iTrader: (4)

918's will be close there good to .600 lift a set of duals would be ideal and not that much more. i believe the patriot ones really arnt that badly priced

tim99ws6

iTrader: (31)

i think i got my LS2 chain for like 29.95 from texas speed.

As for the springs, i run manley duals, and they have performed flawlessly in my car.

cjg454ss

iTrader: (27)

o ki bought an ls2 chain so i should have it soon. now on the springs, my cam is similar to a ms3. anyone running 918s with that cam.

camscam02

iTrader: (21)

im running thr prc spring kit with my Ms3 they are duals rated to .660 lift and should be fine for the camshaft! i wouldnt run 918's personally because they are rit on the border line lift wise! just my opnion though! good luck!

chad rock

i used stock chain on a f11 cam in my stock ls1 and 2 months later i had bent valves and a cracked piston from a broke chain now i have a rollmaster on my stroked ls1 so was it a bad mistake .dont think so lol