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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:40 PM
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Driveline vibration

Last night on the way home from the track I noticed a vibration at 50 to 70 MPH. It just kind of comes and goes. It sounds like it may be coming from the rear of the car. If I give the car some gas the vibration stops, or if I let off the gas it fades away. Tonight I discovered I killed my factory posi unit, but I don't know if it could make the car shake that much. I have already checked around the car and I haven't noticed anything else.

So now that i know I need some new parts I am going to be ordering a torsen unit from SLP and would like to know what others think of it. Also what gears might be best behind a stock L98 and a 700R4 with a 2500 stall. Thanks.
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 08:40 AM
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
If the problem is only at the speed you mentioned and has nothing to do with gear and rpm, then I would think you may just need the wheels re-balanced. But there could be other reasons for your prob.

The Torsen diff is worth the money. As for gears, do a search for opinions. I have a 3.42 but I also have a 5-speed.
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 08:43 AM
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If it only does it when there's no torque on the drive line in either direction, it's probably a bearing of some sort.

Replace the U-joints; if that doesn't cure it, check your pinion nut for being loose; if it is, you need pinion bearings.
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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys I went out and rechecked everything, but it all looked good so I took the car out for a test drive. I noticed it stops when I tap the brake so I believe it to be the TCC lock up... either the clutch is bad, silenoid, or the valve is hanging up.
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