stock timing chain on 40k l99 use it or not???

[johnjohn]

can you use the stock chain on a l99 under boost??? should you change it whats the best chain for boost??? best bang for the buck????

thanks john

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by johnjohn

can you use the stock chain on a l99 under boost??? should you change it whats the best chain for boost??? best bang for the buck????

thanks john

Boost has no affect on the timing chain.

If you want to upgrade the C5R chain is what we recommend.

Ted.

[johnjohn]

thanks man

well going to use the stock oil pump,, dont want to pull it off,, if i could use the stock chain,, its a pain in the ass!!!! but im doing a cam swap, mild cam, converting it to a ls3

[Slowhawk]

We never/ever re use the timing chain if a Cam is going in. Seen enough failures throughout the years. When they fail it takes out the motor.
We just use C5R chains on every cam swap.

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by johnjohn

thanks man

well going to use the stock oil pump,, dont want to pull it off,, if i could use the stock chain,, its a pain in the ass!!!! but im doing a cam swap, mild cam, converting it to a ls3

If your in there you might as well upgrade the pump and chain at the same time.

Def worth the cost and effort.

Ted.

[Stingr69]

Yes - the cam swap is the reason you need to upgrade the chain and gears. Add the LS2 dog bone to eliminate the spring loaded LS3 tensioner while you are at it. No need to upgrade if you are still running a factory cam.

[Unreal]

I would never swap a cam and run a factory chain. Like Slowhawk, seen a few break and cost the owners big money later. A chain is silly cheap compared to the labor and potential risk.

[johnjohn]

ok guys thanks alot