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Mar 20, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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LS1 cam in an LS2

I've done a search on this subject and I cant really find a definate answer where anyone is sure..
Will an LS1 style cam work in an LS2 block? If not, what are the differences?

Mar 20, 2006 | 02:33 PM

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I had an LS1 gound cam in my LS2 so yes, it will work.

Mar 20, 2006 | 05:05 PM

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Absolutely.

Mar 20, 2006 | 05:49 PM

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They use the same cams....its a beautiful thing

Mar 20, 2006 | 08:07 PM

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Ok, awesome, thats exactly what I needed to know.. I just ran into some threads with people saying the cam position sensor was in a different location..

Mar 21, 2006 | 07:24 AM

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cam sensor is on the front, and the computer reads it differently, but the cam itself is the same.

Mar 22, 2006 | 12:37 AM

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if the cam sensor is in the front, does it take the readings from the cam gear or?

me = LS2 n00b.

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Mar 25, 2006 | 08:49 PM

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ERA has a double roller timing chain for the LS2's ,Thats what i have in my 418 aluminum LS2.

Mar 26, 2006 | 10:00 PM

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As said they are alittle different. Though I've heard that they are interchangeable.

Mar 27, 2006 | 12:24 AM

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you should check out racetronics they have a cam sensor extention for the ls2 motors plus knock sensor wires. cost about $70 bucks and is a plug and play for us ls2 engine swap guys

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