got a 97 lt1 needs a chian . im runnin an electric water pump , so i dont need the drive on the cam spocket can i use a regular small block roller chain ? for some reson lt1 chains are pricey cloyes 349.00 dont understand y thanks for any help.

 

do the 97 lt1's have timing chains? or belts?

 

Rock Auto sells a complete LT1 timing set, CLOYES C-3039 for $78.89. The price you quoted seems a bit out of line.
https://www.rockauto.com/applet3.html

 

i herd about useing cloyes clo-9-3145 any body try that its got all the stuff needed vented opti, electric water pump

 

thanks pete btw im also from long island