Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this?
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Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this?
In attempt to rid the cabin of some engine/tranny/vibration noise - I cut a tennis ball in half and placed it over the round hole of the shifter garmet.. I hope the fuzz and the rubber will dampen some of the vibration and noise - well see if this works - but it looks promissing to me.. :yesnod:
Anyone try this?
I havent driven it yet - but I will post the results this afternoon..
:seeya
Anyone try this?
I havent driven it yet - but I will post the results this afternoon..
:seeya
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
Very Intersting and Innovative Brent. :cheers: :cheers:
You can cut the heat out and get in a game of tennis at the same time :D
The Bandit..........................
P.S. My friend just got a new 2002 Z06 and he took me for a ride Friday. It was Sooo Fast and felt so tight. I was really surprised and loved it.
I can't image your with heads and cam. :crazy: :crazy:
Take Care
The Bandit..................
You can cut the heat out and get in a game of tennis at the same time :D
The Bandit..........................
P.S. My friend just got a new 2002 Z06 and he took me for a ride Friday. It was Sooo Fast and felt so tight. I was really surprised and loved it.
I can't image your with heads and cam. :crazy: :crazy:
Take Care
The Bandit..................
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
That is "thinking outside the box" big time. Please post a follow up after a test drive. That looks so damm simple and effective GM ought to be ashamed.
Tom
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
Hey Bandit - be careful riding in those Zs as they are addictive! :lol: and have you ordered a TC yet for crying out loud???!!!???!!!?? :crazy: :lol:
Tom, I agree - as this has definelty quieted things down :cheers: - this is an ovbious mod IMO - and it just dawned on me while I was putting things back together after adjusting the springs..
:seeya
[Modified by bparker, 7:05 PM 8/17/2002]
Tom, I agree - as this has definelty quieted things down :cheers: - this is an ovbious mod IMO - and it just dawned on me while I was putting things back together after adjusting the springs..
:seeya
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
Over in the C3 section, we have a mysterious and elusive mechanic that does strange things to fix problems on our vettes.
His name is "Bubba" and it looks like he worked one of his expert mechanic fixes on your C5.
Was it an install and run or did you have a chance to meet the mysterious Bubba in person? :jester
[Modified by FroDaddy, 9:09 PM 8/17/2002]
His name is "Bubba" and it looks like he worked one of his expert mechanic fixes on your C5.
Was it an install and run or did you have a chance to meet the mysterious Bubba in person? :jester
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
If you have not put it back together, I would wrap the shaft in rubber hose prior to putting the tennis ball on. This way the tennis ball will absorb any echo and the hose will dampen noise from vibration. I have a B&M add used 3/8" fuel line and then put 3/4" or 5/8" heater hose around it. It still made noise and to my pleasant suprise, I received a Billet shift know as a gift and it took the noise to stock level. The Billet **** does get hot/cold, so I keep a soft coozy cup in the car - this way I can keep a beer cold for after tennis ;).
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (9tee9c5)
If you have not put it back together, I would wrap the shaft in rubber hose prior to putting the tennis ball on. This way the tennis ball will absorb any echo and the hose will dampen noise from vibration. I have a B&M add used 3/8" fuel line and then put 3/4" or 5/8" heater hose around it. It still made noise and to my pleasant suprise, I received a Billet shift know as a gift and it took the noise to stock level. The Billet **** does get hot/cold, so I keep a soft coozy cup in the car - this way I can keep a beer cold for after tennis ;).
[Modified by 9tee9c5, 10:40 PM 8/17/2002]
[Modified by 9tee9c5, 10:40 PM 8/17/2002]
well, the hose was in the way of the tight fitting RAT boot, so I cut it off......guess, what....it is as quiet as ever :eek: :confused:
guess I must have got a good quiet ripper or I am a deaf mo fo :lol:
but hey.....that sh it is pimperocious ghetto licious :lol:
later Bro
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
Will that fit under a Ken King short boot? My neighbor was cutting his lawn and ran over a tennis ball, chopped clean in half. All I need to do is make the hole and install (if it will fit). What timing.
Tom
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (Ram Air Tony)
one more thought.....with teh FLPs, no cats and B&B PRTs .... I dont think I could hear it rattle anyway :lol:
get soem PRTs bp :yesnod:
thanks
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get soem PRTs bp :yesnod:
thanks
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (AFVETTE)
Will that fit under a Ken King short boot? My neighbor was cutting his lawn and ran over a tennis ball, chopped clean in half. All I need to do is make the hole and install (if it will fit). What timing.
Tom
Tom
I think shift ***** can cure ALOT of rattle....the flame ***** resin plastic MUST do a fine job, cuz mine is quiet :yesnod:
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (Ram Air Tony)
I have never noticed a noise problem from my ripper. :confused:
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (bparker)
I did this about two weeks to see if I could quiet my Hurst and keep some heat out. Helped with the heat but had little effect on the buZZZZZ at high RPM. Still need to add some weights to see if that helps.
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (redcorvette1995)
If you have a Hurst with that big base you can put a big cable tie around it and pinch it closed. Really kill the noise.
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Re: Gear Shifter Muffler - anyone try this? (darkmercury)
You package that with some 'muffler bearings' and you have a hit.:)
Seriously, as Tom said, that's thinking outside the box in a very good way.:cheers:
RG
Seriously, as Tom said, that's thinking outside the box in a very good way.:cheers:
RG