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LS7 clutch shifter is shaking

Old 06-18-2007, 01:14 PM
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I just stuck in a new clutch last weekend. When I take off @ normal speed in 1st gear the shifter starts shaking when I am coming out of the clutch. It feels like the whole tranny is shaking. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old 06-18-2007, 03:33 PM
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Do the easy stuff first and double check all the bolts on the trans and make sure they are tight
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mines does this a little also, but i think it is more of a little bit of chatter
Old 06-18-2007, 05:45 PM
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What happens when you take off with a little more rpm?
Old 06-18-2007, 06:27 PM
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The more RPM I give it, the smoother it is. The problem is most apparent at 15-2k take offs.
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What does the shifter do at the same rpm in 2d, 3d and 4th?

If there is vibration only in first, then it's likely chatter.

A balance issue should show in all gears and be related to rpm

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I have about 1k miles on my LS7 clutch and mine chatters a bit but only at really low rpms like below 1k.
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Definitely sounds like clutch chatter to me. What you described are the exact symptoms.

Did you make sure to clean the flywheel and pressure plate thouroughly with some good brake cleaner before installing the clutch?? If not, that will make it chatter for sure. Also, did you break it in properly?? That plays a critical role in how long the clutch will last, as well as how it will perform.


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