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Old Feb 22, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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Hey guys- noticed for awhile now that when approaching 3.5k and above I run into what I perceive as ringing from the crankshaft and probably other places too. I've gathered a few points here and there that #1 the factory elastomeric damper frays and wears out and is also 'tuned' for a quite narrow range. So my question to everyone in the know- is an aftermarket damper worth considering? BTW I just turned 150k and the truck is 12 years old..............
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Old Feb 22, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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i'd just get a new stock one. they are pretty cheap on rock auto.
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 10:34 AM
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Thanks- I was starting to lean that way, that's what I'll be doing........
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 11:14 AM
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It's just a pulley. These engines are internally balanced. Resonance with your exhaust sounds more likely.
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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What would I look at to address exhaust resonance?
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 10:25 AM
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Mufflers, pipe diameter, pipe length, etc. That droning sound you hear is resonance.
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It's not drone, it's more like a roughness which is why I believe I can't wind it out like the Denali........
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Any difference in motor mounts between the two? Solid motor mounts would transfer more of that roughness you're feeling.
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It's not drone, it's more like a roughness which is why I believe I can't wind it out like the Denali........
Thats different than a ringing sound. Roughness is probably a misfire for some reason.
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Any difference in motor mounts between the two? Solid motor mounts would transfer more of that roughness you're feeling.
Each are stock, I'm starting to conclude the difference in sound damping material between a 2006 Truck and a 2013 Denali...........
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