Cam gear compatibility
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From: phoenix
Cam gear compatibility I apologize if this subject has been beaten to death.
I would appreciate if someone could confirm cam gear configuration for those of us considering an aftermarket timing chain. My understanding is that the computer expects either 1 or 4 bumps on the cam gear. Knowledge of how many teeth are on the crank reluctor wheel defines the required cam gear; i.e., the 24X crank wheel system utilizes the 1X cam gear and the 58X crank wheel system will need the 4X cam gear. 2005 Corvettes use the 24X/1X setup and 2006 and up Corvettes use the 58X/4X configuration. It's not as simple as model years though, as the 2006 GTO uses the 24X/1X setup.
I hope this is helpful to some and would appreciate anyone letting me know if any of my understanding is wrong.
I would appreciate if someone could confirm cam gear configuration for those of us considering an aftermarket timing chain. My understanding is that the computer expects either 1 or 4 bumps on the cam gear. Knowledge of how many teeth are on the crank reluctor wheel defines the required cam gear; i.e., the 24X crank wheel system utilizes the 1X cam gear and the 58X crank wheel system will need the 4X cam gear. 2005 Corvettes use the 24X/1X setup and 2006 and up Corvettes use the 58X/4X configuration. It's not as simple as model years though, as the 2006 GTO uses the 24X/1X setup.
I hope this is helpful to some and would appreciate anyone letting me know if any of my understanding is wrong.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Sydney
You want me to confuse the issue a bit more ..... In Australia the 6.0L motor they call the L98 and the ls2 in the new VE range has a different sprocket altogether 
The timing gear only has 1 hole in it for a centre bolt to attach to the camshaft ! So you can't install a ls style of camshaft with it's original timing gear you need an ls7 timing gear with the 4 window gear and 3 bolt holes.
cheers
The timing gear only has 1 hole in it for a centre bolt to attach to the camshaft ! So you can't install a ls style of camshaft with it's original timing gear you need an ls7 timing gear with the 4 window gear and 3 bolt holes.cheers
