Drivetrain Shudder?
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From: Amsterdam, NY
Car: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 408 LSx
Transmission: T56 Magnum
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10-Bolt Detroit TrueTrac
So I have shudder that I can't locate, hoping you guys can help. The car has a little bit of vibes in the shifter, which is fine, it's silent. But I'm getting minor (and slightly annoying) vibration inside the car at idle.
It gets worse while I'm driving. If I don't work the clutch and gas perfectly on takeoff (I've tried multiple clutches and flywheels), the car shudders until the car is in motion. If I let the car idle while in gear and the clutch engaged, if it starts moving too slow it will jerk back and forth until some throttle is given. And last but not least, while driving down the road the car vibrates again while at highway speeds.
If I let the clutch out too quick while shifting gears (not WOT) it sounds like I dropped the rear end.
Any ideas on what could cause these issues? Honestly it makes the car almost unenjoyable.
If I posted this in the wrong thread, my apologies.
It gets worse while I'm driving. If I don't work the clutch and gas perfectly on takeoff (I've tried multiple clutches and flywheels), the car shudders until the car is in motion. If I let the car idle while in gear and the clutch engaged, if it starts moving too slow it will jerk back and forth until some throttle is given. And last but not least, while driving down the road the car vibrates again while at highway speeds.
If I let the clutch out too quick while shifting gears (not WOT) it sounds like I dropped the rear end.
Any ideas on what could cause these issues? Honestly it makes the car almost unenjoyable.
If I posted this in the wrong thread, my apologies.
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From: Macon, GA
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Vortec headed 355, xe262
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt 3.70
Re: Drivetrain Shudder?
Have you checked the transmission mount? They're notorious for breaking.
My car does it some, I think I need new engine mounts.
My car does it some, I think I need new engine mounts.
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Car: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 408 LSx
Transmission: T56 Magnum
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10-Bolt Detroit TrueTrac
I will be replacing the panhard bar and LCA's with Founder's adjustables. My rear end sits slightly to the left.
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Macon, GA
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Vortec headed 355, xe262
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt 3.70
Re: Drivetrain Shudder?
if you replace it with a rubber one you'll be replacing it again in a couple of weeks. The rubber ones are awful. If you dont want to do it again poly is the only answer.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Drivetrain Shudder?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ison-pics.html
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Car: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Transmission: T56 Magnum
Axle/Gears: 3.73 10-Bolt Detroit TrueTrac
Then a poly mount may not be what you want. The following link details my experience and provides info/pics:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ison-pics.html
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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