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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Car: 1986 Trans AM
Engine: 396 LT1 Stroker
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: Ford 9 Inch w/ 3:70 Gears
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Hey guys i have a problem with my TA. Its a 1986 Trans AM. I have a 94 LT1,4l60e trans and 9 inch rear. When im driving around and the car is in 3rd gear and i step on the gas. The car makes a clunk sounds like something is banging but there are no marks under the car and the tranny mount isnt ripped. Also when the car revs past 4500 rpm there is a horrible vibration in the car until it shifts gears. I have had the driveshaft and tires balanced, no difference. I think it might be caused due to a driveshaft angle misalignment. Has anyone had anything like this happen to them? Or does anyone know of a driveline specalist that might be able to fix this problem?
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Tom
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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From: Waukesha, WI
Car: 90 Iroc-Z
Engine: carb'd 350
Transmission: built 700r4/3000 stall
not sure if you mentioned this, but how good is your torque arm mount?
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Car: 1986 Trans AM
Engine: 396 LT1 Stroker
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: Ford 9 Inch w/ 3:70 Gears
there is no torque arm mount it mounts to a custom tranny cross member brace.
Tom
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Car: 90 Iroc-Z
Engine: carb'd 350
Transmission: built 700r4/3000 stall
I donno then, possibley something in the tranny or torque converter?
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Car: 1991 Z-28
Engine: Can you say stroke?!?!
Transmission: 700-r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Thinking about it, it may not be transmission related. What about the rest of the setup? The motor mounts are in good shape correct? No exhuast leaks? I know on one of my other cars I had a vibration after 3500 rpm and found out it was a broken tubular exhaust manifold. Just something else to chew on.
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