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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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so i just got a brand new 2010 camaro ls3 thats going in my 98 camaro what the hell should i do with this timing chain?!?!?!?!?! ls2 or lg motorsports or something else!?!?!?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Are you going double roller or something?
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Maybe you are NOT aware, but the LS2 chain IS the LS3 chain as well. If you want to upgrade because it is bugging you, there are alot of options. Single roller there is our IWIS chain, the C5R chain, or the Cloyes IRL chain that we are offering until they are sold out.

Those are also posted in increasing cost as well....our IWIS chain is around $45, the C5R is somewhere north of $120 i believe or the IRL chain for $274.95.

But honestly I really see NO need to change the timing chain anyway. The LS2 chain is a tried and true chain for the most part.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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LS2 chain on the right LS1 chain on the left look at the plate thicknesses.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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someone told me the ls3 chains fail!?!?! thats why i was going to change it!
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This "someone" should investigate a little more before passing along internet rumors. Parts do fail, its a daily part of life. Normally a failure is due to (even though they do not want to admit it) installer failure, driver error, abuse, oil starvation, mismatch of parts, etc. There is always a reason, but most of the time that reason is not failure of an LS2 chain.

There are a few options like I posted above, 2 of those chains are tried and true and one is little less talked about.

Peace of mind will go a long way though.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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sweet so your saying just stick with the brand new ls3/ ls2 chain thats on the brand new motor!?!?!??!!?
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I am saying that if that gives you peace of mind, then go for it. If you are still worried about it, then do something about it.....that is what I am saying.
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I have put 45,000 miles one LS2 chain and over 50,000 miles on another one .... no problems and a great value for the $$ ..

PS If you feel that you just have to spend the money to feel better the IWIS chain is a good quality chain.
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The CHAINS might be the same but I think the concerns with the LS3 is the TENSIONER.

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