Timing Chain question with LT4 Hotcam
Timing Chain question with LT4 Hotcam Hey All,
I'm getting ready to install the LT4 Hot Cam kit, and I was wondering if I should replace my stock LT1 timing chain??
The stock chain only has 25,XXX miles on it, so is it necessary to replace that?
Thanks!
I'm getting ready to install the LT4 Hot Cam kit, and I was wondering if I should replace my stock LT1 timing chain??
The stock chain only has 25,XXX miles on it, so is it necessary to replace that?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by LT1BRN
if you dont want to get a H/D chain, atleast get OEM new ones while your at it.
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I'd get the LT4 timing chain at least, even though it's a smaller cam. At the best rate, You could get an electric water pump and buy a double timing chain, free up about 10rwhp over the cam..Plus the double is cheaper than the single, Cloyes is among trusted brands.
"Heavy Duty" LT1/LT4 timing chains are COMPLETELY overrated. For the price of one, you can buy an electric water pump and a Summit double roller timing chain, plus still have $80 left over. The Summit one is only $36, and is leaps and bounds ahead of those so-called "heavy duty" kits. I mean, just look at the difference:
CSR water pump: $180
Summit timing chain: $36
= $216
LT1/LT4 "Extreme Duty" timing chain kit: $300
Keep in mind this only works for pin-driven optisparks with electric water pump, but that's no problem for you since you have a 97. Everyone should have an electric water pump anyway!
CSR water pump: $180
Summit timing chain: $36
= $216
LT1/LT4 "Extreme Duty" timing chain kit: $300
Keep in mind this only works for pin-driven optisparks with electric water pump, but that's no problem for you since you have a 97. Everyone should have an electric water pump anyway!
