I've read in a few different cam swap tutorials now that its a good idea to replace the timing chain and gears when doing a cam swap (logically: putting the stockers with a few thousand miles back on isn't the smartest thing to do). What I'd like to know is what set you guys would recommend (Type, Brand, part#, etc)?
I know the LT4 ED set is a good choice but ungodly expensive. I don't want to switch to a electric water pump (unless I have to) so I understand a double roller won't work. And I'm also under the impression that a timing gear set without a chain but with a middle idler gear isn't the best idea on a computer controlled car since the noise causes the thing to think there's a knock in the engine.
So What are my options? Any help would be appreciated.

 

The stock set is just fine.

 

The oem set works just fine, but after seeing the GMPP LT1/4 ED one, I just had to have it.

 

Really? To be honest I wasn't expecting that answer. From my experiance, stock is bad Hahaha.

 

There are several parts on LT1 motors where the stock parts are just as strong, if not more resilient than aftermarket parts (crankshaft, optispark, timing set, etc.).

 

Stock is fine for most builds

-Dustin-

 

Ok, lets say that I'm uneasy about putting the stock set back on since it's clocked about 100,000 miles on it by now. What brand and/or type would you recommend as a stock replacement or slight upgrade?

 

When you were advised to use a stock set, it wasnt meant literally as use YOUR stock timing set. Use a new stock replacement. When I did my cam swap, I got my timing set from AutoZone, and it was a Cloyes anyway. Works fine under $100.

 

Ever had any troulble with stock setup.

 

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