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Mar 10, 2008 | 02:20 PM

dannyz

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Which timing chain???

Putting in my cam, and I know I need the LS2 timing chain but ther are two types.
There's a single row and a double row.
I have a GM Hotcam so I am thinking the single row is the one I want.
Am I right?

Mar 10, 2008 | 02:43 PM

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The single row LS2 is plenty and you can use your stock sprockets. Just buy the chain itself from sdpc2000.com.....it's $37 and more heavy duty than the LS1 chain.

Mar 10, 2008 | 02:47 PM

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Another vote for LS2, it's perfectly sufficient for most applications.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:00 PM

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you need the 05 model LS2.

Mar 10, 2008 | 03:02 PM

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LS2

Mar 10, 2008 | 05:18 PM

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If you degree the cam, you will need new sprockets as well.

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Mar 10, 2008 | 05:23 PM

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like everyone already said. The single LS2 is fine.

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Mar 10, 2008 | 05:34 PM

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trust me, if i was starting over, i would go single roller, like others said

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:03 PM

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Anyone know what the LS2 is rated to?? For example what power levels should you step up to a beefier chain?? Im getting ready to do a cam swap or possibly a H/C/I swap soon, thx

Not really a function of hp, it really comes down to valve train loads.

Mar 12, 2008 | 02:38 AM

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So a LS2 single chain would work on a 2000 LS1?

Thanks.

Mar 13, 2008 | 12:14 AM

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Thanks for the info guys.

Mar 13, 2008 | 01:44 AM

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12586482

Is that the right part number?

Mar 13, 2008 | 03:07 AM

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Not really a function of hp, it really comes down to valve train loads.

So a more aggressive lobe/cam is gonna need a double roller??

Mar 13, 2008 | 04:48 AM

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^Hope not. I've been beating the hell out of my stock ls1 timing chain with a TRex/dual valvesprings. Not that I'm knocking anyone, because I don't know, but it seems to me like a very clever individual started marketing cam swap "kits." My stock 01 oil pump is still rockin 50+ psi at idle.

Mar 13, 2008 | 04:56 AM

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I figure the beefier parts are not always neccessary but more for extra insurance.....

Mar 13, 2008 | 11:22 AM

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12586482

Is that the right part number?

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Mar 13, 2008 | 06:00 PM

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Im going with a new LS2 set from Scoggin Dickey....it just makes me feel better putting new sprockets on with a new chain.

Mar 14, 2008 | 05:08 AM

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If you are going to swap it out, why not just get a timing set with a Torrington bearing, that is worth the effort to reduce wear on the cam plate which can increase with more valve train load.

Mar 14, 2008 | 07:18 PM

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Would a GMPP LS6 crate motor-long block, with a July 2005 build date have the heavier (LS2) timing chain? I'll be assembling the bolt-on parts to install it in my Suburban in a few weeks, but didn't plan on replacing or upgrading any internals. Thanks for any info.

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