The Texas Speed OE Style LS2 Timing Chain Damper is a replacement for the factory timing chain damper used on production LS2 and newer GM LS engines. It is referenced to GM part number 12588670 and is intended for engines running a standard oil pump, which makes it a straightforward replacement during a timing chain, camshaft or front cover service.
This damper is for the LS2 and later LS engine design and Texas Speed states it will not fit the LS1 or LS6. Anyone servicing an earlier Gen III 5.7L engine should confirm which damper style the engine uses before ordering. The damper controls chain slack on the slack side of the timing chain so the chain does not slap against the block or front cover.
Specifications
- Type: OE style timing chain damper
- Application: Production LS2 and newer GM LS engines
- Not compatible with: LS1 and LS6
- Oil pump: For use with standard oil pumps
- OE reference: GM 12588670
- Part number: TSP-8670
FAQ
Which engines does the Texas Speed OE style LS2 timing chain damper fit?
Texas Speed lists this damper for production LS2 and newer GM LS engines using a standard oil pump. It is referenced to GM part number 12588670.
Will this timing chain damper fit an LS1 or LS6?
No. Texas Speed states the OE style LS2 chain damper will not fit the LS1 or LS6, which use a different damper design on the earlier Gen III engines.
Does this damper work with aftermarket or high-volume oil pumps?
Texas Speed specifies this damper for use with standard oil pumps. Clearance with other oil pump designs is not stated, so confirm fit before ordering for a non-standard pump.
What GM part number does the TSP-8670 replace?
It is an OE style replacement referenced to GM 12588670, the timing chain damper used on production LS2 and later LS engines.
Is this chain damper a vehicle-specific part?
No. It is an engine-family part for LS2 and newer LS engines rather than a vehicle-specific part, so fitment depends on the engine design and oil pump, not the vehicle the engine is installed in.
