Do you need tall sensor for 2001 Chevy?
Do you need tall sensor for 2001 Chevy?
In the case of the latest model (2004+) timing sets, you will also need to purchase the new “tall sensor” timing cover and conversion harness. The stock computer will run all three units without modification or tuning required. 2001 engines use a discontinued camshaft gear and sensor.
When did the Chevy camshaft timing sensor change?
These parts do not interchange and must be replaced with the same year parts or the engine will not work properly. The 2001 camshaft gear / sprocket and camshaft timing position sensor were revised in 2002 and again in 2004 to maximize the benefits of Magnetic Reluctance (MR) or “mirror image” ignition timing.
What kind of sensor does a Chevy Vortec use?
2002-2003 engines use a slightly different camshaft gear and sensor calibrated to the alternating grooves within the gear. 2004 and newer engines use the “tall sensor” and corresponding timing cover.
When to change camshaft gear in Chevy Vortec?
The 2001 engines swap with the 2002-2003 gear and sensor without requiring the 2004+ pigtail and “tall sensor” timing cover. To swap to 2004+, the timing cover must also be changed to fit the taller sensor. 2002-2003 engines use a slightly different camshaft gear and sensor calibrated to the alternating grooves within the gear.
In the case of the latest model (2004+) timing sets, you will also need to purchase the new “tall sensor” timing cover and conversion harness. The stock computer will run all three units without modification or tuning required. 2001 engines use a discontinued camshaft gear and sensor.
When did I Change my camshaft position sensor?
To “read” the new changes, the cam sensor also had to be updated to match both the newer 2002-2003 and 2004+ camshaft gear. Please note: We do not sell timing gears or camshaft position sensors. The camshaft position sensor on your engine will only work with the corresponding cam gear from the same year.
2002-2003 engines use a slightly different camshaft gear and sensor calibrated to the alternating grooves within the gear. 2004 and newer engines use the “tall sensor” and corresponding timing cover.
How many camshaft gears and camshaft sensors are there?
There are three camshaft gears and three camshaft sensors available for your engine. These parts do not interchange and must be replaced with the same year parts or the engine will not work properly.
