LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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as much as i want an lt4 chain i dont want to have to be deleting sensors on my car. also i dont have the money for a new opti2.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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That's why I went with the Rollmaster double roller timing set and CSI ewp on my build.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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so for a stock replacement chain what brand would you guys recommend?
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by darkknightrider
so for a stock replacement chain what brand would you guys recommend?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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And you think the gm one will be strong enough?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightRider
And you think the gm one will be strong enough?
That's what I'm using with my CC503, upgraded valvetrain, and I spin to ~6500 rpm regularly.
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