Timing Chain

[Liggs96V6]

Hey everyone I'm looking for a little advice. I have a '96 camaro w/ a 3.8L. I'm currently having a abbott cam installed and I was wondering since the timing has to be advanced what timing chain would work the best and fit. I have looked at a few like the JP and rollmaster but want to be sure Im gonna buy the one that will work out best. Any advice I appreciate. Thanks Jeremy

[Shodown]

Re: Timing Chain

Having your timing advanced has nothing to do with the timing chain. The timing is adjusted thru the PCM via HP Tuners. The only reason to get a new timing chain would be to replace the stock one with a double roller due to heavier valve springs (130 lbs or higher). With that cam you will need at least 105 lb springs, but those wouldnt require a double roller.

I've good things about both the JP and Rollmaster. I have a Rollmaster double roller.

[cam98aro]

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Having your timing advanced has nothing to do with the timing chain. The timing is adjusted thru the PCM via HP Tuners. The only reason to get a new timing chain would be to replace the stock one with a double roller due to heavier valve springs (130 lbs or higher). With that cam you will need at least 105 lb springs, but those wouldnt require a double roller.

I've good things about both the JP and Rollmaster. I have a Rollmaster double roller.

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[Liggs96V6]

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yeah I think I may of explain myself wrong hahaha.....im havin the cam degreed.....i was just wondering which of the timing chains I should buy

[Firebirdkid96]

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i've heard good things about both the JP and the rollmaster double chain.

[Shodown]

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I didnt know you were asking in reference to degree'ing the cam :o

[Liggs96V6]

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haha thats okay that was my fault.......by any chance does anyone got a JP or rollmaster layin around they dont need........if anyone wants to get rid of one or knows someone please let me know

[Shodown]

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https://www.zzperformance.com/grand_...=388&catid=104

I dont know where to get the JP.

What valve springs are you installing along with the cam?

[Liggs96V6]

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yeah zzperformance was prob where i was gonna get it if i couldnt get my hands on one.........ummm for springs i was thinkin 105 or 130.....w/ the 130's you are better to run the double roller correct????......how hard are those to install??

[Shodown]

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w/ the 130's you are better to run the double roller correct????

Yup. The heavier springs will prematurely wear out the stock tensioner. But the tensioner is removed with the double roller.

how hard are those to install??

I dont know...I'll tell you tomorrow when I install mine hahaha.

From what I can tell, its not that difficult just time consuming. FYI, you will need a milled oil backing plate, and a stock OEM paper replacement timing cover gasket (not the metal Felpro gasket!).

Im sending you a PM with info from FTV6. There is a great thread about it with lots of info.

[Blizzard242]

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Rollmaster, from what I've heard, have no problems with fitment or the need for a milled oil cover. I checked and checked when I installed mine and it doesn't appear to be rubbing at all.

[Shodown]

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Rollmaster, from what I've heard, have no problems with fitment or the need for a milled oil cover. I checked and checked when I installed mine and it doesn't appear to be rubbing at all.

I dont know about that. Everyone has been telling me to get a milled backing plate due to clearance issues on both the JP and Rollmaster.

[Blizzard242]

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There's a lot of guys on the 3800 forum with the same question. I found a thread specifically about this here http://www.3800pro.com/forum/cams-he...clearance.html
I don't know how the l36 differs from the l67 though which is what they're dealing with. Majority of the people that installed them did no machining without problems. But like I said, I don't know how the l36 differs from the l67.
I also used a single felpro front cover gasket with no leaks.

[Shodown]

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This one is good too...

http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums...ad.php?t=43843

[RadRacer]

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Someone help me out with this: what exactly is the clearance issues you're having with a double roller? Won't milling the timing cover move everything further back, therefore making it even more cramped (milling is the removal of material, so it'll stick out less)?