Noisy Steeda Tri-ax????

[rdefino]

I just installed a Steeda tri-ax in my 03 cobra and it seems a little noisy. Any thought on what to try?

 

[jrc_03_gt]

put 2 layers of intertubes from a tire between the trany and the shifter see if that helps

 

[rdefino]

Do you mean where the shifter bolts to the tranny. That's where I had to put the gasket maker.

 

[BAFMustangGT]

I know when i did my 5.0, i could hear more tranny whine and stuff. If so, thats pretty normal.

 

[Morpheusgpr]

My pro 5.0 gives me more whine and vibrations too.

 

[rdefino]

I replaced the orignial shifter boot, but still noisy. It seemed pretty easy to install. Could I have screwed up?

 

[crew_dawg16]

it will be noisier because of the lack of rubber between the mount and transmission as well as the rubber mount the stock handle had where it bolts to the shifter, it is perfectly normal

 

[ReallyRedCobra]

I bought an MGW shifter handle and that took care of everything.

 

[tschlientz]

There is a guy selling gaskets that is supposed to help reduce the noise - http://www.cobrabob.com/

I have no direct experience with his products, but have read reports from others saying it helps the noise. Seems pretty cheap for something that is a direct fit that you dont have to tinker with.

 

[Dr. Wu 2000]

I have the Pro 5.0 and it is also noisy. With the radio off and windows up you can really hear the tranni. Turn on the radio and roll down the windows and it's not too bad.

 

[glockglock]

My Tri-Ax was definitely noisy. I just took that as a sign that my exhaust wasn't loud enough.

 

[hbk_136]

Yes, same with me. With my tri-ax installed, I can hear my tranny whine when its quiet. I am really glad of this post though, because i was starting to worry that the whining was not normal and something bad was about to happen . But i guess all is well, and i agree with him, i am upgrading my exhaust.

 

[TXSnakeCharmer]

Try this http://www.shane.roberts.net/triax2.htm

 

[az_r2d1]

Yes, same with me. With my tri-ax installed, I can hear my tranny whine when its quiet. I am really glad of this post though, because i was starting to worry that the whining was not normal and something bad was about to happen . But i guess all is well, and i agree with him, i am upgrading my exhaust.

Yeah, they are pretty noisy. I have the same thing. Got a tri-ax plus the mgw handle but it's still pretty noisy at low speeds.
I ordered one of those gaskets. Still need to install it, it's too hot to work on the car now.

 

[missouri_guy197]

It's just the nature of the beast...I don't even hear it anymore with the long tubes and o/r x-pipe

 

[Booya]

Mine is noisy too. I just tried something similar to the shane.roberts link above by putting rubber washers inbetween the shifter handle and the post. It didn't really help, so I'm going to order the cobrabob gaskets today. I have a feeling that a lot of the noise is coming in through the base of the shifter so these gaskets should help. I'll let you guys know how it works.

 

[Booya]

I tried to install cobrabob's gaskets last night, but I was unable to install the base gasket because there appears to be some kind of glue, sealant, or gasket maker at the base of the shifter. I couldn't get it off. Anyway, I did use the other gaskets that came with the kit (to go between the handle and the shifter mount). They helped some, but still noise. Finally, I wrapped the whole shifter with many layers of tightly bound flame-retardant electrical tape. This helped quite a bit also. At least it doesn't sound like my tranny is about to jump out of the floorboard now.... Here's a pic:

 

[therunyan]

Putting most any buffer material in between the plates works - I used a 2" x 3/4" strip of dynamat, but felt works, as does any rubber (like a slice of innertube). You need some kind of buffer in between the base and shift lever or you will get the tranny whine telegraphing up through the shifter. The "problem" (if you are one that views it that way) of tranny noise after installation of the Tri-Ax has been asked by so many people that it just seems odd that Steeda doesn't put a slice of buffer material in the bag with the other parts for use at the owner's option...

 

[super302]

even the instruction manual says transmission noise is completely normal, i personally like the noise