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Camaro21 · 04-02-2012, 11:23 AM

UPDATE on post #60 HERE:

Has anyone else had an issue with the Strange Gears from their DSS 9" Kit? I installed a week ago Friday and from the moment I test drove my car. There is an Unbelievable loud whining noise from the rear gears that happens at ALL SPEEDS. The noise seems to lighten up on Deceleration.

I am wondering if anyone else has had the same issue? I PM'd Frank with no response yet.

flem · 04-02-2012, 11:35 AM

do a search member ,becustom... he is a friend of mine had same issuse as you.. did it twice.. he was so dissipointed with strange..

McBeevee · 04-02-2012, 11:39 AM

That sure doesn't sound right. I know mine was quiet till I took it to the track last weekend. After 6 passes, it is now making a noticeable amount of noise. I figured it was my problem now that I've put a few miles on it and taken it down the track. Hopefully Strange will take care of it for you.

Camaro21 · 04-02-2012, 12:48 PM

I am going to a local gear shop to see what they can do with it !! I take it in this Friday for them to hear the noise and then they will schedule time for me to take it in and fix it after that. I will post up their findings and solution once it has been done !!

1stGM · 04-02-2012, 01:07 PM

It seems as though the Strange built centers are about 50/50 on being set up correctly.... I have about 550 miles on mine and it just about as quiet as the stock diff.... I will be changing the fluid here this week now that it is broken in...

Driveshaftshop · 04-02-2012, 02:49 PM

We had recently changed to a local builder called Spraker racing due to this problem, im not quite sure its the builder or the gears.

Camaro21 · 04-02-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveshaftshop

We had recently changed to a local builder called Spraker racing due to this problem, im not quite sure its the builder or the gears.

The thirdmember was painted ORANGE if that tells you anything. I will let you know when I get it looked at and let you know what they find, maybe saving someone else the heartache that I am having with these gears !!

Driveshaftshop · 04-02-2012, 03:45 PM

Thats a Spraker diff, ill contact them. i have had some very good luck with them and the reason i had switched to them from Strange. ill send you a PM

Camaro21 · 04-02-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveshaftshop

Thats a Spraker diff, ill contact them. i have had some very good luck with them and the reason i had switched to them from Strange. ill send you a PM

Thanks !!

HufferSS · 04-02-2012, 04:22 PM

My Strange differential was like that out of the box too...I think I actually posted a YOUTUBE video of it as people kept telling me that 9" gears were naturally noisy...which is a load of crap. This is a very shrill, high pitched whine, not normal gear noise....I clearly know the difference. Once everyone heard the video they stopped that other nonsense quickly.

Vengeance got with Frank and Strange and they took care of it...the 2nd set sounds almost OE quiet and has been perfect ever since.

Camaro21 · 04-02-2012, 04:49 PM

Frank contacted me and is working on getting me replacement gears.

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McBeevee · 04-02-2012, 04:52 PM

Damn, I guess I should have gone with a Moser unit. Glad Franks taking care of you Camaro21

shines · 04-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Had the same problem with my DSS 9" kit, although it's a Strange problem, DSS took it back and refunded 100% of my money. Great company!

Subsequently I bought the LPE 9.5" differential and it's quiet but blowing oil out the vent tube :-O

Hendrix-Engineering · 04-02-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HufferSS

My Strange differential was like that out of the box too...I think I actually posted a YOUTUBE video of it as people kept telling me that 9" gears were naturally noisy...which is a load of crap. This is a very shrill, high pitched whine, not normal gear noise....I clearly know the difference. Once everyone heard the video they stopped that other nonsense quickly.

Vengeance got with Frank and Strange and they took care of it...the 2nd set sounds almost OE quiet and has been perfect ever since.

Ill never forget the look of relief on your face when i took you for a ride in my 9 inch setup lol,yes diffently not a DSS issue but Frank gets to the bottom of it

04-02-2012, 11:23 AM	#1
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	* UPDATED * Strange 9" Center Section with LOUD Gear Whine !! UPDATE on post #60 HERE: Has anyone else had an issue with the Strange Gears from their DSS 9" Kit? I installed a week ago Friday and from the moment I test drove my car. There is an Unbelievable loud whining noise from the rear gears that happens at ALL SPEEDS. The noise seems to lighten up on Deceleration. I am wondering if anyone else has had the same issue? I PM'd Frank with no response yet. Last edited by Camaro21; 04-18-2012 at 02:10 PM.

04-02-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
flem Drives: old Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 189	strange gear wine dss rear do a search member ,becustom... he is a friend of mine had same issuse as you.. did it twice.. he was so dissipointed with strange..

04-02-2012, 11:39 AM	#3
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	That sure doesn't sound right. I know mine was quiet till I took it to the track last weekend. After 6 passes, it is now making a noticeable amount of noise. I figured it was my problem now that I've put a few miles on it and taken it down the track. Hopefully Strange will take care of it for you. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

04-02-2012, 12:48 PM	#4
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	I am going to a local gear shop to see what they can do with it !! I take it in this Friday for them to hear the noise and then they will schedule time for me to take it in and fix it after that. I will post up their findings and solution once it has been done !! Last edited by Camaro21; 04-02-2012 at 01:04 PM.

04-02-2012, 01:07 PM	#5
1stGM Drives: IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin Posts: 240	It seems as though the Strange built centers are about 50/50 on being set up correctly.... I have about 550 miles on mine and it just about as quiet as the stock diff.... I will be changing the fluid here this week now that it is broken in... __________________ 2010 2SS..LS3..Procharger..4l80e..DSS 9"

04-02-2012, 02:49 PM	#6
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	We had recently changed to a local builder called Spraker racing due to this problem, im not quite sure its the builder or the gears.

04-02-2012, 03:45 PM	#8
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	Thats a Spraker diff, ill contact them. i have had some very good luck with them and the reason i had switched to them from Strange. ill send you a PM

04-02-2012, 04:22 PM	#10
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	My Strange differential was like that out of the box too...I think I actually posted a YOUTUBE video of it as people kept telling me that 9" gears were naturally noisy...which is a load of crap. This is a very shrill, high pitched whine, not normal gear noise....I clearly know the difference. Once everyone heard the video they stopped that other nonsense quickly. Vengeance got with Frank and Strange and they took care of it...the 2nd set sounds almost OE quiet and has been perfect ever since. __________________ Built by Vengeance Racing 9.31@154.81 mph Procharger F1-X RPM Level 7 4L80e + Coan Converter Hendrix 9" Rear Axle + 3.50 Gear ARH 2" LTs+3.5" Exhaust Fore Fuel System, Bogarts + Hoosier Slicks Pfadt Drag Pack Suspension My Build Thread \| Best Pass To Date

04-02-2012, 04:49 PM	#11
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	Frank contacted me and is working on getting me replacement gears. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

04-02-2012, 04:52 PM	#12
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	Damn, I guess I should have gone with a Moser unit. Glad Franks taking care of you Camaro21 __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

04-02-2012, 08:09 PM	#13
shines Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 328	Had the same problem with my DSS 9" kit, although it's a Strange problem, DSS took it back and refunded 100% of my money. Great company! Subsequently I bought the LPE 9.5" differential and it's quiet but blowing oil out the vent tube :-O

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