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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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From: Miami, Florida
Car: 1990 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 L98
Transmission: 700R4
What's causing this noise?

i just got my car back from having my new tranny, 3000 stall tc, comp cams 503 cam, and hsr installed. when i took it out from the mechanics, i noticed that it would make a thump from under the car once and a while. i adjusted the tv cable and the thump seems to have gone away, but there's still something wrong with the car that didn't go away. when i go into 4th gear, i notice that the rpms move up and down maybe a hundred, two hundred rpm's. it sounds like the car's going "wa wa wa wa wa wa wa wa"... it's a subtle noise, but it's noticeable. it's like the rpms are surging. does anyone know what could be causing this? tia
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 Tbi (L03)
Transmission: 700r4
How fast are you going when it does it? It sounds like your torque converter clutch is engauging and disengaging. If its happing in the 40-50 mph range it is a "normal condition". There is a kit available from major part suppliers that helps to eliminate the "normal condition".
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