projectfirebird

This friday, I'm going to order a new cam and set of lifters for my 3.1 v6, and my question is if this 2.8 timing chain would fit my car:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-3030/
Part #CCA-3030

I searched this site to see if I can. I know the 2.8 and the 3.1 have very few differences, I just want to make sure the timing chain length isn't one of them.
Thanks.

project89

iTrader: (1)

that chain will fit, but thats not the part u want.

thats only part of replacing the timing set, u also want new gears and chain guide

project89

iTrader: (1)

this is what u want
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SLP-KT3-368S/

i cant recall if my timing sets came with the chain guide or i had to buy them sepratly

projectfirebird

Ok thank you. And also, do I really have to lift the engine and remove the oil pan like the chilton's manual says? I guess I'd just have to look at it when I get to it.

project89

iTrader: (1)

i know for a fact with the 2.8 u dont have to lift the engine, u drop the pan and rotate the crank and it slides back a lil bit, then u turn the crank and it will drop back some more and finally out .

the 3.1's longer stroke on the crankshaft may prevent that

projectfirebird

Thank you again, project 89. When all the parts I need come in, I will start a build thread. My engine is already mostly apart, and my goal is to have it set to where all I have to do is put the new parts in!

RBob

iTrader: (1)

No need to touch the pan to take the timing cover off. Even the FSM states to remove the oil pan to remove the front cover, not sure why.

RBob.