10-04-2022, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Idle Shudder
As the title states, how much shudder at idle is there?
This is my first car like this and I'm wondering if it's simply something due to the larger engine, or should there be zero physical shuddering at all? The RPMs don't move up or down like it's searching for a spot to idle. Sits at 750rpms and doesn't really move. But, the car physically moves enough that I can see the hood rolling side to side. Not a constant shudder, like a shake shake shake, smooth, smooth, smooth, smooth, shake shake shake. If that makes sense. I did buy this used with 64,000 miles - and as far as I know the only modifications were deleting the mufflers. Which has a great deal amount popping on deceleration, is this an indication of mods beyond this? I assume a safe spot to start would be changing the spark plugs. Anything else that I should check? |
10-04-2022, 08:05 PM | #2 |
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Could also try a fuel cleaner additive that removes water, that can make a shudder as the ECU tries to correct.
Also do a fuse pull of 5 & 20. to re set the fuel tables. Could be stuck on low octane tables.
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10-05-2022, 10:18 AM | #3 | |
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I will do both of those things! Really appreciate the response. |
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10-05-2022, 07:04 PM | #4 |
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As far as the shaking you are experiencing, it could be just the nature of the beast. I have learned over the many years of being on this forum, and owning my Camaro that these engines, the LS3 if it is a manual, and the L99 if it is an auto, do have what all the guys refer to as the "LS SHAKE"... It is normal for these engines. It is the cam these engines have in them. If it were anything major, like a misfire or something, you would be getting a CEL, and a code stored in your ECU.. As for the popping when decelerating being loud, no mufflers, it will be loud. It is what they call DFCO, or deceleration fuel cutoff, and it causes the exhaust to pop and crackle upon slowing down. Normal operation.
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Greatly appreciate the response! 😁 |
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10-06-2022, 06:42 PM | #6 |
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You are most welcome sir!! Drive it and enjoy it. Just make sure to use top tier fuel at least 91-93 octane...
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10-09-2022, 10:27 AM | #8 |
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Well if that's all you have, 90 works as well. Just NEVER put 87 in that thing. Unless you have a V6 that is designed to use 87..
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