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Old 12-17-2007 | 09:06 PM
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Any Thoughts? I can get a double roller kit for $120. I think the LS2 chain will cost me $25. Will the ls2 chain hold the ms4 cam?
Old 12-17-2007 | 09:07 PM
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Where are you going to get the chain foe 25 bux?
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Roller is overkill, do chain.
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Originally Posted by Vrbas
Roller is overkill, do chain.
can you give some reasons why it is overkill i am curious...
Old 12-18-2007 | 12:47 AM
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Because it's a heavier part that doesn't help since the LS2 chain holds up just fine even with dual springs.
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile
Where are you going to get the chain foe 25 bux?
I'd also like to know.
Old 12-18-2007 | 02:48 AM
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LS2 chain is more than enough. I would get the complete setup with crank and cam gear. I think SDPC has a good deal on them.

DR is overkill for most street setups, the advantage is when the cam is being degreed, advanced or retarded. Also in racing application, it is tighter, therefore maintaining the ICL at which the cam was dialed in.
Although it has not be officialy proven (but I've seen signs on various blocks), Duals have a tendency to wear the front cam bearing more.

So if you are just doing dot-to-dot, the LS2 chain is a heck of a deal and plenty strong.
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ok thanks for the info but i wouldnt risk the chance that the cam is ground wrong or off slightly...recently i have seem some cams off around 2-4 degrees...i guess i just like the flexibility...

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LS2 chain is more than enough. I would get the complete setup with crank and cam gear. I think SDPC has a good deal on them.

DR is overkill for most street setups, the advantage is when the cam is being degreed, advanced or retarded. Also in racing application, it is tighter, therefore maintaining the ICL at which the cam was dialed in.
Although it has not be officialy proven (but I've seen signs on various blocks), Duals have a tendency to wear the front cam bearing more.

So if you are just doing dot-to-dot, the LS2 chain is a heck of a deal and plenty strong.
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this may be a dumb question but can you adjust degreeing your cam without the DR?
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I can get the chain cheap because I work at a Cadillac dealer and can order just the chain. I am leaning towards the double roller because of the fact I intend to degree the cam to spec and the roller kit comes with a 9 key crank gear. I have a MS4 on order and want it to be set up right...
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I would advise against the double roller unless you are into pain in the asses.

I messed with that double roller to try and make it fit, it rubbed on oil pump and made the oil pump hit the timing cover. After about 5 hours of bullshit, i took it off, sold it, and purchased a Cloyes Hex a just. That bitch went right on and if you dont get it lined up perfect, no problem, you can adjust to make it perfect. Gotta love it.
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Originally Posted by skipgsxr
I can get the chain cheap because I work at a Cadillac dealer and can order just the chain. I am leaning towards the double roller because of the fact I intend to degree the cam to spec and the roller kit comes with a 9 key crank gear. I have a MS4 on order and want it to be set up right...
Sweet, my friend works at a GM dealership and gets those discounts too. Looks like I'll be giving him a call.




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