dailing in a cam causing cam crank sensor problem

Hi just put a cam in my l98 and dialled it in it had to be set up on 110 deg ICL, so I thought what if I wanted to advance or retard it on the crank sprocket it has 2 deg increments. So I advanced it by 2 deg just to have a look and doing so moved the cam about 2 teeth I then sat back and had a look and thought to my self how in the hell is my computer going to like the crank to cam sinc now. I can understand there my be manufacturing defects like the dowel being put in the wrong spot on the cam or the grind being out but shouldn't that be corrected by moving the cam to cam gear position. I guess what I'm saying has any one had problems with cam to crank sensor sinc when not going dot to dot.

You'll have problems. Best thing to use is one of Comp's adjustable cam sprockets for degreeing on the LS's. It's all we use and never had a problem. Just make sure you get the right one for your motor. Otherwise you'll most likely be fighting fuel injection timing and dtc problems.

That's what I thought being a mechanic for the last 15 years I would never put cam to crank sensor timing that far out, adjusting it at the cam like all the rice burners do would be my choice. What I don't understand that there are so many people on the internet saying you must dial in your cam using this method but no one has mentioned this problem.

My tbss had a cam correlation code P0016... Tore it apart this weekend and found the cam was a tooth off. so yes, to answer your question, one tooth will throw the code.

They probably kill the codes associated then turn around and fight injection timing... I only recommend dialing in a cam with the adjustable 3 bolt "cammed" sprockets from Comp or other companies combined with ARP cam bolts. You'll reuse your original crank sprocket, but then install the new cam sprocket setup and better metal timing chain with upgraded thrust bearing setup. I try my best to sell one of these with every cam install I do ;) Makes degreeing easy as it only moves the cam itself. Only allows for 6 degrees of movement, but if you need more than 2 then I would recommend another cam grinding company :)

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Originally Posted by GHuggins

They probably kill the codes associated then turn around and fight injection timing... I only recommend dialing in a cam with the adjustable 3 bolt "cammed" sprockets from Comp or other companies combined with ARP cam bolts. You'll reuse your original crank sprocket, but then install the new cam sprocket setup and better metal timing chain with upgraded thrust bearing setup. I try my best to sell one of these with every cam install I do ;) Makes degreeing easy as it only moves the cam itself. Only allows for 6 degrees of movement, but if you need more than 2 then I would recommend another cam grinding company :)

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My thoughts exactly...

Been using the Cloyes set for years. Paired with Katech's chain, you have a robust set for LS engines. Wish a two piece cover was available for a C6.