SSpeedracer

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Having a lot of problems making the 4 to 3 downshift at high rpms. I heel toe rev match and it still wont go in. Spec 2 clutch, aluminum flywheel, LS6 master and slave.

Getting into reverse is difficult also. Even after aliging synchros in 1st, its hard to slip into R.

Is this indicative of a failure or worn part? Does this have to do with the bent fork issue?

SSpeedracer

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Any ideas? Thanks

Gallitin

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On my last camaro I had issues getting it into reverse. You had to pop it just right and then hold it to keep from popping out of gear. Turned out to be a bent fork issue.

ArcticZ28

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Could be a synchro or a fork.... if it's ALWAYS hard to get into the gear then it's most likely a fork... if it is just hard at higher RPM's or randomly, then it is most likely a synchro. Again, nothing is set in stone, these are just general symptoms for each.

SSpeedracer

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Gallitin- thanks for info.

When I first got the car used, rear was a bitch and I discovered the backup light switch was broken. I installed a new switch and reverse got a little better but still takes some clutch play to get it in. Ocassional grinding if not perfect.

Looks like its time to rebuild, is there a FAQ on what viper parts to swap?

P Mack

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Just get the viper 3/4 steel shift fork and a regular rebuild kit.

SSpeedracer

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Thanks Artic- might be both fork and syncro. R is always hard and obviously at low RPM. 3rd is "OK" below 3000 RPM, but still takes some time. Above 3K it sucks.

What about aftermarket higher strength components? I have been known to abuse the car at open track events. I cant find any sponsors that sell viper/higher strength parts.