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Old 03-31-2005 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by z-ya
So whats the deal on the black dampner, can't you drill an early block to use it or
do you need the high buck tan one?Also I received my timeing chain and it has one dark side plate on it while all the others are light gray.Did I get a defect that did not
get shot peened or something,or are they all this way? I'd like to know if someone can look at their chain and see if all the side plates are the same color.I'd sure hate to use a defecive chain.
The black LS2 dampner will not fit an LS1/Ls6 block because the bolt pattern width is different. I have an old style brown dampner and GMPP chain FS if you need it. PM me if interested.
Old 03-31-2005 | 08:18 PM
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Gino I know the bolt pattern is different,but if the block is not drilled at all now can you
not drill it for the new black dampner?
Old 03-31-2005 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by z-ya
Gino I know the bolt pattern is different,but if the block is not drilled at all now can you
not drill it for the new black dampner?
Yes you can drill and tap. The difference between the two is small, with the LS2 dampner having the narrower bolt pattern. Here's a pic of a block with the holes in question circled in red.

Old 04-11-2005 | 02:07 PM
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just ordered my LS2 timing chain WOOT!!!!
Old 04-11-2005 | 11:12 PM
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does this include the gears or do i just reuse mine?
Old 04-13-2005 | 08:18 PM
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Are there two diffrent part numbers on this chain? I see an 88xxx number and a 12586482 number, which is it?
Old 04-13-2005 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperC1
Are there two diffrent part numbers on this chain? I see an 88xxx number and a 12586482 number, which is it?
If you go back thru the thread you will find a detailed answer to "which is it?"
Old 04-14-2005 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by See5
If you go back thru the thread you will find a detailed answer to "which is it?"
No, I see were you say:
"This is the LS2 chain#88958608 and #88958607 dampener."

And I see where SDPC says:

"The timing chain part number is 12586482 and previously this chain had only been used on the 6.0L in the 2004 Cadillac and Chevrolet pick-ups."

Can you post where it gives the detailed answer to "which is it?".
Old 04-14-2005 | 09:21 AM
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"Therefore it would be highly unlikely that any production built LS6 ever came with the new HD LS2 timing chain, but if you need to replace the chain on your LS1 or LS6 it will be replaced with the new HD LS2, part number 12586482. "
Old 04-14-2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by See5
"Therefore it would be highly unlikely that any production built LS6 ever came with the new HD LS2 timing chain, but if you need to replace the chain on your LS1 or LS6 it will be replaced with the new HD LS2, part number 12586482. "
Correct, the 88958608 part number chain and 88958607 damper was the GM racing chain and damper created to cure early timing chain problems with the old LS1/LS6 chains.
The new 12586482 is the GM production LS2 chain which has a new damper which is four times cheaper than the original GM racing damper.
Old 04-18-2005 | 12:08 AM
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Wow just picked one up from my local dealer for 30 bucks, nice piece for the money
Old 02-28-2006 | 06:17 PM
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Where can I find a double row, true roller, with damper, that has the LS2 type reluctor wheel on it?

Will a double row setup fit under the stock cover that has the integrated pickup?

This is for a C5R block which is not drilled for the rear cam sensor.
Old 12-09-2006 | 12:55 AM
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www.gmpartsdirect.com

Search for part # 12586482
Old 12-10-2006 | 06:59 PM
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NMotion make a nice adjustable set.
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/4288...-Chain-Set.htm
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im doing a cam swap in my 99 z with 80k miles. i would like to replace the timing chain with a new ls2 chain #12586482. does anybody know if i will need to replace my gears and if the new chain will fit under the stock ls1 cover?
Old 12-14-2006 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RelentleZ
im doing a cam swap in my 99 z with 80k miles. i would like to replace the timing chain with a new ls2 chain #12586482. does anybody know if i will need to replace my gears and if the new chain will fit under the stock ls1 cover?
Chain is a direct replacement-
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right but, is it recommended to replace the gears due to wear issues or is it not worth the extra 50 dollars or so spent on new gears?
Old 12-14-2006 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RelentleZ
right but, is it recommended to replace the gears due to wear issues or is it not worth the extra 50 dollars or so spent on new gears?
Skip the sprocket for a Gen III. You would only need it for a LS2 because of the cam sensor.
Old 10-21-2009 | 10:12 PM
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So it seems that the price of the LS2 Chain has jumped to 45 bucks! and the damper part number has been discontinued. whats the point to the damper?

anyone have any comments on the chain now they you have been running it for a few years??
Old 01-05-2010 | 08:03 PM
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can some one please take a measurement of the thickness on one of the links on a ls2 hd chain? i just purchased one and look at this http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pew.../ls2_chain.jpg mine doesn't look like the thicker one


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