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Pyramidnation · 07-13-2017, 01:43 PM

Hello guys,

Since we lack information and good chevrolet mechanics in sweden, i will ask you guys on this forum before i take it back to the dealership

Bascially i have a 2014 camaro LS3 SS

Mods :

Borla catback
Cold air intake

The problem i have is that i can hear the transmission clunk hard and several times when shifting from 1-2-3
Even when im at a stop and i pull the clutch up and then stomp it right back the car clunks ( not once but several times )

This clunking happends aswell when i let the car cruise at 1st or 2nd gear, the car then starks to jerk and the clunking is loud.

Any information or help and some advice please!!

Avenging Orange · 07-13-2017, 02:10 PM

Have you had the car for long? Is this a new issue? The Camaro has an irs with a two piece drive shaft. If you are new to this, it can be alarming. Shifting and slow rolling at low rpm tends to cause this to hapoen. But, if you are concerned....definately take it in.

Pyramidnation · 07-13-2017, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Have you had the car for long? Is this a new issue? The Camaro has an irs with a two piece drive shaft. If you are new to this, it can be alarming. Shifting and slow rolling at low rpm tends to cause this to hapoen. But, if you are concerned....definately take it in.

I bought the car 2 weeks ago.
What do you mean by alarming? What can i check?

Ive been reading on forums about the drive shaft, bolts etc etc.
I havnt check under the car if anything is loose yet

Avenging Orange · 07-13-2017, 07:55 PM

By alarming I meant. ..it can be a strange feeling if you have not experienced driving a manual with a two piece drive shaft...at least on GM vehicles. They tend to feel sloppy. There have been issues with bolts coming loose. ..but that was on earlier models.

ron123 · 07-14-2017, 12:32 PM

The drivehaft on the Camaro SS Manual has a Giubo on each end. It is like a big puck-rubber-band that stores energy and absorbs torque stress to allow flex and lower chances of things breaking when dealing with the high power engine.
When they are unloaded during shifting gears, etc. they can release lots of energy which makes clunking noises in the driveline and transmission.
Also causes bouncing/rocking and surging forces when driving at slow speed. Is that what you are noticing?
Same as you I also have the 2014 LS3 Camaro SS. It took me about a month of driving before I was able to adjust my shifting in everyday driving for the Giubo and type clutch used in the Camaro.
Here is a photo:

Olddudesrule · 07-14-2017, 01:28 PM

Great visual, Ron!

07-13-2017, 01:43 PM	#1
Pyramidnation Drives: 2010 V6 NON-RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Stockholm Posts: 2	Camaro 2014 Jerking and clunking Hello guys, Since we lack information and good chevrolet mechanics in sweden, i will ask you guys on this forum before i take it back to the dealership Bascially i have a 2014 camaro LS3 SS Mods : Borla catback Cold air intake The problem i have is that i can hear the transmission clunk hard and several times when shifting from 1-2-3 Even when im at a stop and i pull the clutch up and then stomp it right back the car clunks ( not once but several times ) This clunking happends aswell when i let the car cruise at 1st or 2nd gear, the car then starks to jerk and the clunking is loud. Any information or help and some advice please!!

07-13-2017, 02:10 PM	#2
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Have you had the car for long? Is this a new issue? The Camaro has an irs with a two piece drive shaft. If you are new to this, it can be alarming. Shifting and slow rolling at low rpm tends to cause this to hapoen. But, if you are concerned....definately take it in. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-13-2017, 07:55 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	By alarming I meant. ..it can be a strange feeling if you have not experienced driving a manual with a two piece drive shaft...at least on GM vehicles. They tend to feel sloppy. There have been issues with bolts coming loose. ..but that was on earlier models. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-14-2017, 12:32 PM	#5
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	The drivehaft on the Camaro SS Manual has a Giubo on each end. It is like a big puck-rubber-band that stores energy and absorbs torque stress to allow flex and lower chances of things breaking when dealing with the high power engine. When they are unloaded during shifting gears, etc. they can release lots of energy which makes clunking noises in the driveline and transmission. Also causes bouncing/rocking and surging forces when driving at slow speed. Is that what you are noticing? Same as you I also have the 2014 LS3 Camaro SS. It took me about a month of driving before I was able to adjust my shifting in everyday driving for the Giubo and type clutch used in the Camaro. Here is a photo: Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

07-14-2017, 01:28 PM	#6
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Great visual, Ron! __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.