lt1 timing chain help!!
lt1 timing chain help!! i have a 94 z28 and i want to order a new timing chain but can only find the extremely expensive ones specifically for the lt1.... will a timing chain for a small block with a factory roller work?...
The top sprocket on the timing chain for the earlier roller cam 350 has no provision for driving the water pump. If you use an electric water pump, the early chain will work after a little grinding on the inside of the timing cover.
The top sprocket on the timing chain for the earlier roller cam 350 has no provision for driving the water pump. If you use an electric water pump, the early chain will work after a little grinding on the inside of the timing cover.
You have a 94, so the opti is also driven by your cam gear. Thats why you can only use a normal LT1 timing chain. If you convert to a vented opti setup and an ewp, you can use a normal SBC double roller chain.
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That will only work if you have a 95 or later LT1 with a vented opti.
You have a 94, so the opti is also driven by your cam gear. Thats why you can only use a normal LT1 timing chain. If you convert to a vented opti setup and an ewp, you can use a normal SBC double roller chain.
You have a 94, so the opti is also driven by your cam gear. Thats why you can only use a normal LT1 timing chain. If you convert to a vented opti setup and an ewp, you can use a normal SBC double roller chain.
I did h/c two years ago with my camaro, replaced timing chain, all sprockets with new original oem from GM. NO PROBLEMO! Handling 6700 rpm shift points, even with 150 shot of giggle juice AND I still have this 10.44 @130 GRIN on my face!
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