Whines In Reverse!
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From: Weatherford TX
Car: 1992 Z28 Coupe
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Whines In Reverse!
It sounds like a Honda when I am backing up. It is only when in gear. Definitely the transmission. Is this normal?
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Re: Whines In Reverse!
Yes, this is 100% normal. It "whines" because the reverse gear is straight cut, every other gear in the transmission is helically cut at an angle to reduce noise.
My transmission whines in every gear because they are all straight cut
but it certainly didn't come from the factory that way
My transmission whines in every gear because they are all straight cut
but it certainly didn't come from the factory that way Thread Starter
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Weatherford TX
Car: 1992 Z28 Coupe
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Whines In Reverse!
Thanks Primetime91. It sounded a little off beat to me seeing that my T-5 is stock. It has been bothering me for a while now. That's what I needed to hear. Next time I will do a 
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