Where is the cam sensor on a 2005 LS2?
The original Gen III LS engines placed the cam sensor at the rear of the engine, while 2005 LS2 and later Gen IV engines moved the cam sensor to the front of the engine. All you have to do to update is add a new front cover, sensor, the appropriate cam drive gear, and a sensor extension harness. This cam drive gear layout tells the story.
What kind of Cam does a LS9 engine use?
The LS9 cam uses a three-bolt design, which can be converted for use in a single-bolt setup utilizing an aftermarket conversion kit (i.e. Lingenfelter ). The early LS1 and LS6 engines use a rear mount cam sensor and employ a three-bolt design.
What do I need to convert my LS engine to a LS2?
The parts we ordered from Summit Racing to convert to an LS2 front-mounted cam sensor included the timing cover, the cam sensor and wiring harness adapter, and the appropriate cam gear. In this case we need a three-bolt, 1x gear since our engine is still a 24x crank sensor engine.
When did GM change the cam gear on the LS2?
With the evolution of the Gen IV LS2 in 2005, one change relocated the cam sensor to the timing chain cover. The cam gear also doubled as the cam sensor trigger wheel remaining a 1x for 2005. That evolved in 2006 when GM switched to a 58x crank reluctor, which demanded a 4x trigger for more resolution.
What kind of cam sensor does the LS2 use?
The LS2 uses a cam sensor mounted in the front and a single-bolt, while the LSA and LS3 also have a single-bolt but, require a front cover to accept the cam sensor. The LS9 cam uses a three-bolt design, which can be converted for use in a single-bolt setup utilizing an aftermarket conversion kit (i.e. Lingenfelter ).
The parts we ordered from Summit Racing to convert to an LS2 front-mounted cam sensor included the timing cover, the cam sensor and wiring harness adapter, and the appropriate cam gear. In this case we need a three-bolt, 1x gear since our engine is still a 24x crank sensor engine.
Do you need a front mount cam cover for a LS9 engine?
To accommodate the LS9 cam in an earlier Gen III engine like ours requires a front-mounted LS2 timing cover with its front-mounted sensor and the correct cam gear.
Is the LS9 a Gen III or Gen IV Cam?
The LS9 is a Gen IV three-bolt cam, so it does not have a 1x cam sensor trigger near the back journal like a Gen III cam. To accommodate the LS9 cam in an earlier Gen III engine like ours requires a front-mounted LS2 timing cover with its front-mounted sensor and the correct cam gear.