GCU = air shifters?
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As for fluid. Redline Heavy Shock proof is the ONLY fluid I would run in a gear box subjected to forces beyond its ratings. I had a STOCK 5 speed last for over 2 seasons of AutoX / Pro Solo launches at significant power levels and very sticky tires using nothing more than that fluid.
The same set up with regular fluids would only last a couple of events, at most, before going boom. |
Originally Posted by Leafy
(Post 1139568)
GCU = air shifters?
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1139575)
Think long and hard about what "ECU" stands for, then substitute the word "Gearbox" into it. I know that most car manufacturers call it a TCU but perhaps it is different for aftermarket units. Keith |
Amsoil Severe Gear 250 is supposed to be even better than Redline Shockproof. It's also thick as wet concrete, so you can expect it sucks up some more torque. Anecdotal evidence quoted here:
Amsoil Severe Gear SAE 250, Medicine for Weak Transmissions says that it will keep a 1 weekend transmission alive for an entire season. There are several other weights now, but I don't know of any reliability data on the lighter weights relative to 250. AMSOIL Synthetic Gear Lube - Gear Oil |
Originally Posted by TNTUBA
(Post 1139571)
As for fluid. Redline Heavy Shock proof is the ONLY fluid I would run in a gear box subjected to forces beyond its ratings. I had a STOCK 5 speed last for over 2 seasons of AutoX / Pro Solo launches at significant power levels and very sticky tires using nothing more than that fluid.
The same set up with regular fluids would only last a couple of events, at most, before going boom. Broke seven 5 speeds and four 6 speeds and counting. Stacking them up like cord wood. |
I broke 7 5 speeds before going to heavy shock proof. After I went to Heavy Shock Proof I only broke 1. Results speak for themselves.
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Originally Posted by TNTUBA
(Post 1139890)
I broke 7 5 speeds before going to heavy shock proof. After I went to Heavy Shock Proof I only broke 1. Results speak for themselves.
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Makes sense to me. I tried Shockproof in my diff and I've never seen a fluid break down so quickly and so massively. Nothing Redline makes has decent heat tolerance, in my experience (based on uoa results). I could see it working in an autocross car that doesn't get the gearbox hot, but not doing jack shit in a road race car that essentially overheats the gearbox every session.
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 1139948)
Makes sense to me. I tried Shockproof in my diff and I've never seen a fluid break down so quickly and so massively. Nothing Redline makes has decent heat tolerance, in my experience (based on uoa results). I could see it working in an autocross car that doesn't get the gearbox hot, but not doing jack shit in a road race car that essentially overheats the gearbox every session.
I did just order some Amsoil severe gear SAE250 to try. Maybe it will do something. |
Have you guys tried dumonde tech trans fluid? Its shitty when its cold bite efect once it heats up.
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Originally Posted by greddygalant
(Post 1139993)
Have you guys tried dumonde tech trans fluid? Its shitty when its cold bite efect once it heats up.
Seems like the focus of that oil was how it behaved with syncros not so much about low friction or extreme contact pressure. |
Getting
- New motor mounts (70D) - New gears (main+3rd) - Some Castrol oil - 12.9 bolts for the extension housing - Slight detune low-rpm Should be good for another season. |
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Originally Posted by bbundy
(Post 1139886)
...Stacking them up like cord wood....
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Stupid question: Has anyone experimented with coolers on the gearbox or differential?
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