Ok, cpk sensor ??/timing

[405cubes]

Alright, back again-On the 1996-1998 5.7 motors, what is the tolerance for placement of the sensor?
Im fed up with 300$ timing covers and about to break down and make one if i don't get a little cooler..
Is there ckp learn on these systems similar to the Lsx systems?

To touch up on setup, I have a gen1 400sbc trying to go roller and use 96-98 ecu/pcm and using flex fuel injectors for added gpm, mounted on the manifold.

Can i simply use centerline angle offset and copy angle from a timing cover with the sensor? Will it be close enough?

[dave w]

Alright, back again-On the 1996-1998 5.7 motors, what is the tolerance for placement of the sensor?
Im fed up with 300$ timing covers and about to break down and make one if i don't get a little cooler..
Is there ckp learn on these systems similar to the Lsx systems?

To touch up on setup, I have a gen1 400sbc trying to go roller and use 96-98 ecu/pcm and using flex fuel injectors for added gpm, mounted on the manifold.

Can i simply use centerline angle offset and copy angle from a timing cover with the sensor? Will it be close enough?

To my knowledge, the 96 ~ 98 PCM do not have a crank learn. Below are a couple pics I have from my crank position research. The trigger wheel is position EXACTLY half way across the sensor when #1 cylinder is at TDC. I think this is the only crank trigger alignment that works.

Maybe the $100 timing cover from EFI Connections is an option?

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...spx?ItemId=885

dave w

[1project2many]

If the size of the teeth are the same, and the size of the notches are the same, then the crank sensor can be placed anywhere around the wheel that puts the sensor in the same position relative to the wheel as pictured above.

Injector timing is synched off the cam sensor when present, or off the crank sensor when cam signal not present.

I would look at the disassembly that's floating around to see if there's a variable for a timing reference angle or crank sensor offset value.

[405cubes]

Good stuff guys. As far as the 100$ cover, i have a non-roller block, which lacks cam retainer plate provisions-meaning i must use cam button and rely on timing cover to keep the cam in the block.

That leaves me needing a rigid cover, at least aluminum etc.

Another problem i see is space for double roller chain & ckp reluctor beneath...
anyone have any ideas?
Possibly the gm severe duty single chain? Guess I fail at finding a cover so far...

[brian617]

Another problem i see is space for double roller chain & ckp reluctor beneath...
anyone have any ideas?
Possibly the gm severe duty single chain?

Personally I think the single roller is a better unit, larger pins and rollers. I pulled one out of a 2500 series truck with nearly 200k miles and it showed almost no sign of stretching. Cloyes makes that single roller for GM and the one you buy from them has an adjustable crank gear for timing the cam -4* 0* or +4* Just find one of the used plastic covers and use it as a template for welding a tube to tin cover for the sensor.

[dave w]

I build my own external 4x crank position sensor. The machined timing cover from EFI Connection is likely less expensive than building your own external 4x crank position sensor? Maybe you have access to free CAD and free CNC time?

Maybe the $100 EFI Connection timing cover could be reinforced on the inside with a piece of metal. The reinforced metal would be for the cam button to thrust against. I'm thinking the L31 Vortec plastic cover, once reinforced, can withstand nearly the same lateral force as a factory sheet metal timing cover.

dave w