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Nov 24, 2003 | 02:58 AM

aintno6

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Timing Chain

Will any chevy small block timing chain work for a lt1? Or will you always have to modify the timing cover and sprokets?

Nov 24, 2003 | 03:02 AM

JKDZ28

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depending on the yr of your car you may have to modify the cover , also you'll need an electic WP

Nov 24, 2003 | 03:05 AM

97Camaro007

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It will not work without modding your waterpump gear and having a electric water pump......

Nov 24, 2003 | 03:06 AM

JKDZ28

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exactly

Nov 24, 2003 | 03:06 AM

aintno6

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ok so is GM the only one that sells a timing chain for the lt1? Or are thier other after market companies, that sell a replacement that requires no modifing?

Nov 24, 2003 | 04:19 AM

S.J.S.

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Cloyes sells a good double roller one for our cars.

Nov 25, 2003 | 01:25 AM

aintno6

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would i need to change the sprocket if I did that? Or does it come with a new sprocket.

Nov 25, 2003 | 01:42 AM

sssalah

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It comes with its own sprokets.
Lunati has a new timing set for LT1, also GMPP LT4 and LT4 extreme duty are other options.

Nov 25, 2003 | 08:02 AM

shoebox

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Originally posted by S.J.S.
Cloyes sells a good double roller one for our cars.

AFAIK, the Cloyes double roller is a SBC style and will not run the water pump either.

You must get a set that is specifically made for the LT1 to be able to use the stock water pump.