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    I know this thread is a few days old....

    I was under the assumption that all this stuff could be simply turned off through a good tune. Is that not the case? I understand the lifters are junk, but that's an easy fix.
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    Quote Originally Posted by texasbred View Post
    I know this thread is a few days old....

    I was under the assumption that all this stuff could be simply turned off through a good tune. Is that not the case? I understand the lifters are junk, but that's an easy fix.
    Did can be turned off but you would still have the junk lifters. When you swap cams to a non vvt cam you have to get rid of the vvt phaser and sprocket.

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    The VVT sparked my interest I found a pretty good read on ls1tech about VVT cams and VVT tuning. Even Patrick G offers his insight.
    Am I allowed to post links?

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    Quote Originally Posted by texasbred View Post
    The VVT sparked my interest I found a pretty good read on ls1tech about VVT cams and VVT tuning. Even Patrick G offers his insight.
    Am I allowed to post links?
    Yea, but that isn't really the point of this thread. I'm not arguing it one way or the other. I'm only providing a general cost and item list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pl4yboy View Post
    Yea, but that isn't really the point of this thread. I'm not arguing it one way or the other. I'm only providing a general cost and item list.

    Good point, you are correct sir.

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    I would also replace the Gen IV timing chain tensioner with the old style LS2 wedge tensioner. Its cheap insurance and to my knowledge is not included in either the VVT or DOD delete kits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucille View Post
    I would also replace the Gen IV timing chain tensioner with the old style LS2 wedge tensioner. Its cheap insurance and to my knowledge is not included in either the VVT or DOD delete kits.


    It is not included. I didn't do it. I realize I'm taking the risk, but if a lot of 800 HP cars are running the stock one, I'll chance it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by texasbred View Post
    The VVT sparked my interest I found a pretty good read on ls1tech about VVT cams and VVT tuning. Even Patrick G offers his insight.
    Am I allowed to post links?
    definitely start a new thread and hi-jack all of their info, I'd like to read!

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