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Old 11-10-2002, 06:54 AM
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Location: Dacula, (Atlanta), GA
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Default Vibration, Now What?

Calling all Cobra gurus,

I just got my car back from the shop. Though I went in for a pesky oil leak, I came out with a rebuilt/ballanced driveshaft, new rear main seal, King Cobra HD clutch and Billet Steel flywheel. I do like the feel of the new clutch, but I swear that the car is vibrating more than it did prior to the shop visit. I picked out the flywheel myself and it is the same 50 oz weight as the one we took off. When I pour on the steam, it just feels like there is more vibration than before. The engine is ballanced and blueprinted (using the old flywheel), would changing an equal weight flywheel matter?

Could being on a lift for two days have an effect? I carried the drive shaft to one of the highly-regarded driveshaft specialty shops for the rebuild, so I'm guessing it's ok. But the ride seems a tad rougher going down the road if I push in the clutch and roll at low RPM.

Am I just imagining this? I really don't think so. Love to hear some speculation from experience.

Thanks,

TR
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