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06-01-2011, 10:30 PM

So I'm SUPER Happy with my new 2011 SUPER Sports, 6 speed manual. Have a question tho...When I was test driving SS's, I don't remember the SS shaking every few seconds when the car was on idle. Is this normal for the 6.2L? It's not a terrible shake, but it's not smooth. It noticeably shakes every 2-3 seconds. Wanted to check others' experiences to see if normal before taking it to dealer. Thx all!

coolman · 06-01-2011, 10:31 PM

It depends what you mean by shaking. From what I'm used to, I would say mine is smooth.

kevin1106 · 06-01-2011, 10:32 PM

YEPP....if you have a cam...lol

shadow09 · 06-01-2011, 10:33 PM

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Does it do it after a cold start or after you drive it for a while?

WadeWilson · 06-01-2011, 10:33 PM

Mine shakes a bit at idle but I have an aftermarket cam. I don't remember mine shaking when I was stock but that's also been some time ago.

Revo1 · 06-01-2011, 10:34 PM

Nothin to worry about, just the characteristic LS shiver. My LS1 does it as well.

buzzy56 · 06-01-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gglefty

So I'm SUPER Happy with my new 2011 SUPER Sports, 6 speed manual. Have a question tho...When I was test driving SS's, I don't remember the SS shaking every few seconds when the car was on idle. Is this normal for the 6.2L? It's not a terrible shake, but it's not smooth. It noticeably shakes every 2-3 seconds. Wanted to check others' experiences to see if normal before taking it to dealer. Thx all!

Yea sorta. My 2010 always has showed slight erratic idle at start up.After warm up though it idles steady.Nothing major just slight,no shaking at all.Have a 2SS auto,with cold air intake.Did it before and after the CAI.Almost like a plug is mis-firing.Only got 3900 miles on it so haven't had to take it back for anything yet.

When & if I do I will have them check it out.Other's with 2010 models have commented on the sight with same issue.So probably pretty common issue.

Toyaholic · 06-01-2011, 10:37 PM

This one did it too. Not as noticeable after installing the VaraRam intake.

cab2g · 06-01-2011, 10:44 PM

don't worry about the car acting like a muscle car! that's the idle from the cam lope. watch your tach for awhile, you'll see that it dips when the shake hits. Then go and stand out behind your car and listen to the beautiful sound that idle makes. Then get in your car, find an open road, floor it.

yep, that'll resolve any of your concerns.

Black Lightning · 06-01-2011, 10:52 PM

Mine does the same thing, even on a warm engine. It runs fine on the road and getting the mileage as advertised on the sticker - 16/24. I just think it's part of the engine's characteristics.

GearheadSS · 06-01-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Nothin to worry about, just the characteristic LS shiver. My LS1 does it as well.

This. Every LS I've ever seen engine does this.

oldfriend · 06-01-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin1106

YEPP....if you have a cam...lol

And i always thought that all our cars had at least one cam .

Zach · 06-01-2011, 11:19 PM

if all else fails your timing might need adjusting...

cab2g · 06-01-2011, 11:21 PM

it's absolutely normal, I promise!

06-01-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
gglefty Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Is SS Engine supposed to shake every 2-3 seconds at Idle? So I'm SUPER Happy with my new 2011 SUPER Sports, 6 speed manual. Have a question tho...When I was test driving SS's, I don't remember the SS shaking every few seconds when the car was on idle. Is this normal for the 6.2L? It's not a terrible shake, but it's not smooth. It noticeably shakes every 2-3 seconds. Wanted to check others' experiences to see if normal before taking it to dealer. Thx all!

06-01-2011, 10:33 PM	#4
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	I don't think you have anything to worry about. Does it do it after a cold start or after you drive it for a while? __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

06-01-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Nothin to worry about, just the characteristic LS shiver. My LS1 does it as well. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-01-2011, 10:37 PM	#8
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	This one did it too. Not as noticeable after installing the VaraRam intake. __________________

06-01-2011, 10:44 PM	#9
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	don't worry about the car acting like a muscle car! that's the idle from the cam lope. watch your tach for awhile, you'll see that it dips when the shake hits. Then go and stand out behind your car and listen to the beautiful sound that idle makes. Then get in your car, find an open road, floor it. yep, that'll resolve any of your concerns. __________________

06-01-2011, 10:31 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	It depends what you mean by shaking. From what I'm used to, I would say mine is smooth.

06-01-2011, 10:32 PM	#3
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	YEPP....if you have a cam...lol

06-01-2011, 10:33 PM	#5
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,154 View My Garage	Mine shakes a bit at idle but I have an aftermarket cam. I don't remember mine shaking when I was stock but that's also been some time ago.

06-01-2011, 10:52 PM	#10
Black Lightning Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 618	Mine does the same thing, even on a warm engine. It runs fine on the road and getting the mileage as advertised on the sticker - 16/24. I just think it's part of the engine's characteristics. __________________ Red hood spears; Corsa cat-back exhaust; Roto-fab intake; Engine bay black/red theme; Black outs including both bowties, tail lights, tail light bezels, and side lamps; gill stripes; 35% window tints; Side SS badges; Hurst-equipped badge.

06-01-2011, 11:19 PM	#13
Zach 66ford pickup Drives: Still lookin for a camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tempe Posts: 97	if all else fails your timing might need adjusting... __________________ 1966 F100 352 V8 white/blue

06-01-2011, 11:21 PM	#14
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	it's absolutely normal, I promise! __________________

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