Which Timing Chain To Use???
Which Timing Chain To Use??? Im not sure on which timing chain to use. Some people say dont use the heavy duty. Would I go with Cloye's if I had an electric water pump??
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A lot depends on what year car you have I believe. I know on nonvented optis you really dont' have many choices. I went with the Lunati kit from Summit back when it was $109, now I think they're selling them for around $200. Not sure though.
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Originally Posted by contraststriker
Go with a Summit true double roller. Very strong and only $42.
One more question. What is the easiest & best way to lift the engine with only have floor jacks?
While having the engine broken down, I want to replace oil pan gasket, plus any and all that I can. Right now, getting the engine raised with limited tools (2 floor jacks) seems to be the obstacle.
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Not sure about jacking up the motor with stands...I used a pump jack. The vented opti isnt necessary, just less suceptible(sp?) to water condensation and what not. A few mods to your timing cover and cam dowel pin are needed to get it to fit. But it's worth it bc a vented opti is a lot less than a non-vented opti. Only 239 from Jason Cromer samtaylor.com....shipped. Yes the double roller can be used. It's more durable. Don't go LT4 extreme duty..it's overpriced imho. Cloyes has worked well for me.
You MUST have the vented opti if you're going to use the more inexpensive Cloyes or Summit double rollers. Non-vented optisparks require a longer pin from the camshaft or something so they can't use the aforementioned double roller timing chains.
Originally Posted by contraststriker
You MUST have the vented opti if you're going to use the more inexpensive Cloyes or Summit double rollers. Non-vented optisparks require a longer pin from the camshaft or something so they can't use the aforementioned double roller timing chains.
I see the double roller as a bit of overkill, when many many people just use a stock replacement and are fine.
Wow! Lots of great information. Thanks guys. 93 is definitely an oddball year for the LT1's. Still a speed density piece of junk in my opinion. I am seriously considering different options and not entirely sure on anything yet. You all have been a great help and I am sure I will have more questions.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
so will this one be good enough for my 383 lt4 with electric water Pump?
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp
or is there one better for me. or something similar but better price?
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp
or is there one better for me. or something similar but better price?
Last edited by asudecat; Jun 15, 2005 at 01:26 PM.
on that link you posted, 4th one up from the bottom will work!
" SUM-G6601 Summit True Roller Timing Sets
Timing Chain, Double Roller, Steel Sprockets, Chevy Small Block V8/ 90 Degree V6, Set "
" SUM-G6601 Summit True Roller Timing Sets
Timing Chain, Double Roller, Steel Sprockets, Chevy Small Block V8/ 90 Degree V6, Set "
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From: Catawissa PA
I did the conversion on my 93 to run a double roller chain and elec. water pump. here is a link with goog info.
http://para.noid.org/~muttvette/opti.html
http://para.noid.org/~muttvette/opti.html