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Old 06-30-2009, 02:59 PM
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well im going to be doing a cam swap in my truck very soon so should i replace the chain my truck has 55k on it and if i do i was thinking of doing a ls2
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Don't bother putting a new chain on unless you put a decent one on.
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Don't bother putting a new chain on unless you put a decent one on.
thats kinda what i figured since i hear these motors are a real PITA to get the chains off
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I used the ls2 hd chain. I figured since I was already in there at 55,000 miles.
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The LS2 chain isn't any better than your stocker. It's just as sloppy. If you're going to get a new chain, get it as a matched set with NEW SPROCKETS and get a decent brand as well. Like a ProGear.
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The LS2 chain isn't any better than your stocker. It's just as sloppy. If you're going to get a new chain, get it as a matched set with NEW SPROCKETS and get a decent brand as well. Like a ProGear.
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It's not so bad changing the chains and sprockets out. you need to drop the pan though to get at the oil pump pickup tube. Just time consuming that's all.
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It's not so bad changing the chains and sprockets out. you need to drop the pan though to get at the oil pump pickup tube. Just time consuming that's all.
i heard also if you do a double roller you have to notch out the timing cover correct me if im wrong
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You don't need a double roller, you just need A NICE accurate matched set if you're going to go through the hassle of changing chains. The LS2 chain upgrade is a waste IMO.
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