Shake at idle

[Jakez]

I've always noticed there's a slight shake to the car when I'm sitting at a red light or something, I just figured it was the big engine. My roommate went for a ride with me and said that doesn't feel right and I should check the spark plugs 'cause they might not be firing right. Anyone else have the same shaking going on? I don't even know how to check the plugs on this beast, lol.

[jjs]

Have you ever had a V-8, let alone a strong one?

Very often strong V-8s with pretty 'aggressive' cams have a bit of a 'lope' to them.

[GSMSales]

This is normal for both the 5.7 and the 6.1. If it was anything to worry about, your computer would let you know. Call it the cam my friend.

Originally Posted by Jakez

I've always noticed there's a slight shake to the car when I'm sitting at a red light or something, I just figured it was the big engine. My roommate went for a ride with me and said that doesn't feel right and I should check the spark plugs 'cause they might not be firing right. Anyone else have the same shaking going on? I don't even know how to check the plugs on this beast, lol.

[Thompson20]

I have a limited and it even shakes at idle. i notice it more when the A/C is on.

[srt42]

The important thing is, does it shake when quickly approaching 100 MPH? You bet it doesn't. Smooth as silk!!

[Jakez]

Thanks for the info guys.

Originally Posted by jjs

Have you ever had a V-8, let alone a strong one?

Nope just a 2.0L Jetta and 2.4L srt-4. Never even been in a V8 car before I bought my srt-8 now that I think about it haha

Originally Posted by srt42

The important thing is, does it shake when quickly approaching 100 MPH? You bet it doesn't. Smooth as silk!!

Actually my car does shake when cruising at about 85mph - other than that yes, smooth as silk!

[marnepup]

That shaking you noticed is coming from the knees of the guy in the rustang in the next lane

[kc2ntlh]

Originally Posted by marnepup

That shaking you noticed is coming from the knees of the guy in the rustang in the next lane

Good one Marnepup.

[srt8danno]

Originally Posted by Jakez

Thanks for the info guys.


Nope just a 2.0L Jetta and 2.4L srt-4. Never even been in a V8 car before I bought my srt-8 now that I think about it haha

Holy crap!!

No wonder you’re not used to the feel of a V8!! Just think, there are tons of people out there that have never experienced a V8 and probably never will. They are amazing engines……welcome to the rumble!

Stop by and I'll let you feel a V10..........

[Razinhell]

You should ride in a car with a more aggressive cam and see what idle shake really is like.