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yotaman96 · 01-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Just wanted to update. I replaced the stock chain with the C5R chain. The stock chain had a lot of slack in it without the stock tensioner in place. The C5R chain fit much tighter and I'm glad I decided to change it out.

Slowhawk · 01-07-2012, 07:46 PM

Good choice. That is the only chain we use with all the Cam kit's we do. The cheaper $50 chain is ussually sloppy and stretches pretty good when some miles are on them.

ztsmith86 · 02-07-2012, 08:19 PM

So if you change from a tensioner to a dampner do you just not reinstall the tensioner? Thanks

ITGuy11 · 02-09-2012, 11:12 AM

I also went with the C5R chain and LS2 dampner.

jeffny09 · 02-09-2012, 11:19 AM

where can i get the 3 bolt cam gear,the c5r chain and the dampner as a package?

ULTRAZLS1 · 02-09-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITGuy11

I also went with the C5R chain and LS2 dampner.

+1

rsrsrs · 01-23-2019, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztsmith86

So if you change from a tensioner to a dampner do you just not reinstall the tensioner? Thanks

Bumping a thread from the dead. What's the answer to this question?

yotaman96 · 01-23-2019, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsrsrs

Bumping a thread from the dead. What's the answer to this question?

That's right. See my post number 15.

olblue75 · 01-23-2019, 10:16 PM

What's the PN of the Cam Gear?

rsrsrs · 01-29-2019, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaman96

That's right. See my post number 15.

Thanks.

h018871 · 01-30-2019, 02:05 PM

GM PN for the 3 bolt cam gear is 12586481

I broke a stock chain. IMHO there were several contributing factors/parts to the failure.
1) Stock chain tensioner
2) UDP pulley
3) aftermarket cam with higher tension springs
4) HPDE events

To make sure it didn't happen again, I went with the LS2 chain dampener, ATI balancer & the Cloyes adjustable billet LS7 timing set (comes with the 3 bolt cam gear). Overkill I'm sure, but I did not want to break another chain. Also used an ARP crank bolt.

Put over 80k on that motor and put the same setup on my latest build

I would also recommend either 10295 or 10296 oil pump while there. I went with the 10295 with stock pressure spring installed.

01-07-2012, 12:48 PM	#15
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Just wanted to update. I replaced the stock chain with the C5R chain. The stock chain had a lot of slack in it without the stock tensioner in place. The C5R chain fit much tighter and I'm glad I decided to change it out. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

02-07-2012, 08:19 PM	#17
ztsmith86 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 331 View My Garage	So if you change from a tensioner to a dampner do you just not reinstall the tensioner? Thanks __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Inferno Metallic ---------------------- TSP 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers 304 SS MagnaFlow 2.5 Street Series Catback Exhaust K&N Cold Air Intake Comp Cams Camshaft227/235 .639"/.646"114LSA+2.5 REV 2.165 Hollow Stem Stainless Steel Valves Manley1.59 Stainless Steel Exhaust Valves GM LS7 Hydraulic Lifter Kit Katech CR-5 Timing Chain Manley Hardened Pushrods Comp Cams LSX Rocker Arm Trunion Kit A.I.R. Ported Cylinder Heads Catalytic Converter Delete

02-09-2012, 11:19 AM	#19
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	where can i get the 3 bolt cam gear,the c5r chain and the dampner as a package? __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-23-2019, 10:16 PM	#23
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	What's the PN of the Cam Gear? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-30-2019, 02:05 PM	#25
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	GM PN for the 3 bolt cam gear is 12586481 I broke a stock chain. IMHO there were several contributing factors/parts to the failure. 1) Stock chain tensioner 2) UDP pulley 3) aftermarket cam with higher tension springs 4) HPDE events To make sure it didn't happen again, I went with the LS2 chain dampener, ATI balancer & the Cloyes adjustable billet LS7 timing set (comes with the 3 bolt cam gear). Overkill I'm sure, but I did not want to break another chain. Also used an ARP crank bolt. Put over 80k on that motor and put the same setup on my latest build I would also recommend either 10295 or 10296 oil pump while there. I went with the 10295 with stock pressure spring installed. Attached Images __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733 Last edited by h018871; 01-31-2019 at 10:15 AM.

01-07-2012, 07:46 PM	#16
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	Good choice. That is the only chain we use with all the Cam kit's we do. The cheaper $50 chain is ussually sloppy and stretches pretty good when some miles are on them.

02-09-2012, 11:12 AM	#18
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717	I also went with the C5R chain and LS2 dampner.

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