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fastal · 12-17-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Wonder how much of this has to do with the motor/tranny torquing over under load.... Wondering if engine torque limiters would help..

Have you heard of anyone working something to limit the shifting? Personally I'd rather lose some of the comfort to have a more solid setup.

montej23 · 12-17-2009, 10:47 PM

Scrming you posted a pic that supports the tranny a lottle bit looks to me it would help limit the engine and tranny movement. What kinda kit would this be called and where could a person look for one at? What's the price on something like this

scrming · 12-18-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by montej23

Scrming you posted a pic that supports the tranny a lottle bit looks to me it would help limit the engine and tranny movement. What kinda kit would this be called and where could a person look for one at? What's the price on something like this

Yep, that's exactly what it does... limits the movement of things... The part in question is a K-member brace with engine torque limiters... runs about $160...

aeris316 · 12-18-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by montej23

Scrming you posted a pic that supports the tranny a lottle bit looks to me it would help limit the engine and tranny movement. What kinda kit would this be called and where could a person look for one at? What's the price on something like this

I've experienced the same problem, even under low load between 2 and 3000 RPM. After 2k miles it's seemed to subside a little, but still makes a clunk sound between 1st and 2nd. Please post the link if anyone finds a K-member w/ Engine torque limiters setup that would work. I haven't had much luck finding anything online specifically for the V6 Camaro.

Xanthos · 12-18-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Yep, that's exactly what it does... limits the movement of things... The part in question is a K-member brace with engine torque limiters... runs about $160...

Seems like a good investment simply to increase chassis rigidity to me...

I've only driven the V6 auto so far though, so I can't comment about the shifting issues.
- X

CatiaJockey · 12-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Put mine to the test, and its the same whether I shift at 2k or 6k, its not smooth as silk, its kind of like a minor click into and out of gear. I like it and got used to it real quick. And its the same feeling in every gear.

scrming · 12-18-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanthos

Seems like a good investment simply to increase chassis rigidity to me...

I've only driven the V6 auto so far though, so I can't comment about the shifting issues.
- X

Yep, also, you have to remember you are wasting some energy letting the motor/tranny twist...

montej23 · 12-18-2009, 01:36 PM

Does anyone make this K-member w/ Engine torque limiters setup currently for the V6?

scrming · 12-18-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by montej23

Does anyone make this K-member w/ Engine torque limiters setup currently for the V6?

I'm not even sure anyone is making them for the V8... the picture is from a Mustang.... just kind of using it as an example...

Xanthos · 12-18-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Yep, also, you have to remember you are wasting some energy letting the motor/tranny twist...

So basically its good for a reduction in drivetrain loss also.

Somebody needs to come out with these - heh. I wonder how difficult they would be to make? My dad makes hand made knives for a living so I have access to quite a good bit of machinery...
- X

scrming · 12-18-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanthos

So basically its good for a reduction in drivetrain loss also.

Somebody needs to come out with these - heh. I wonder how difficult they would be to make? My dad makes hand made knives for a living so I have access to quite a good bit of machinery...
- X

Yes, in theory, should help with with performance... mainly on launches I would think... I don't have first hand experience with these... other thing you could do is go to new motor mounts, but apparently something like the k-member brace is a LOT easier to install..

RustyHookz · 01-21-2010, 02:44 PM

does anyone know if the Hurst short throw shifter is available for our V-6

montej23 · 01-23-2010, 12:16 AM

rusty the v6 and the v8 use the same short throw shifter so yes

RustyHookz · 01-23-2010, 06:53 AM

Monte, it looks like you switched out your shifter. Is that the Hurst? Has it made a noticable difference? Is it a difficult project?

12-18-2009, 11:19 AM	#48
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Put mine to the test, and its the same whether I shift at 2k or 6k, its not smooth as silk, its kind of like a minor click into and out of gear. I like it and got used to it real quick. And its the same feeling in every gear. __________________

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montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	Scrming you posted a pic that supports the tranny a lottle bit looks to me it would help limit the engine and tranny movement. What kinda kit would this be called and where could a person look for one at? What's the price on something like this

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montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	Does anyone make this K-member w/ Engine torque limiters setup currently for the V6?

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montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	rusty the v6 and the v8 use the same short throw shifter so yes

01-23-2010, 06:53 AM	#56
RustyHookz Swim Against the Flow Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS 6-speed Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11 View My Garage	Monte, it looks like you switched out your shifter. Is that the Hurst? Has it made a noticable difference? Is it a difficult project?