[Shotimes] Redline D4 best fluid of choice for an MTX-IV with "paper" synchros

[Carl Prochilo]

Jim,  If I have my way, my SHO will never see cold weather again, so the
fluid would have to give improved characteristics in South Florida
weather.  : )

Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

> From the Red Line web site:
> (see the last 2 sentences)
>
> D4 ATF - synthetic Dexron III and Mercon fluid meeting the requirements of
> most transmission manufacturers, while satisfying GL-4 gear oil
> requirements. Superior stability allows high-temperature operation without
> varnishing valves and clutches. Also provides tremendously improved
> shifting
> in cold weather. The best low-temperature shiftability for manual
> transmissions and transaxles which require ATFs.
>
>
>
> Jim Ryan
> Wayne, NJ
> '91 PLUS  all white/mocha with fiberglass hood, rod shifter, & rear
> spoiler
>
> 255 Lph fuel pump, SHO Shop can & horn, 80mm MAF, S&B cone filter, SHO
> Shop
> HiFlow Y-pipe & cat-back exhaust, SHO Shop LPM, SHO Shop underdrive
> pulleys,
> SHO Shop HiRevs Jr clutch & steel billet LiteWeight flywheel, reinforced
> engine & trans mounts, SHO Shop TQ limiters, SHO NUT aluminum SFBs, FPS
> 96
> SHO front brakes, Carbotech F brake pads, Nooks full-body SFCs, Koni adj
> struts, SHO Shop linear springs, 24mm FSB, 26mm RSB, SHO Shop steel f&r
> STBs, Bridgestone Potenza RE-730 225/55-16, CATZ MSP fog lights, police
> grille
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
>>[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Carl Prochilo
>>Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 11:09 AM
>>To: Ron Porter
>>Cc: 'van Oss'; dtnesbit@ftc-i.net; 'SHOTIMES'
>>Subject: [Shotimes] Redline D4 best fluid of choice for an MTX-IV with
>>"paper" synchros
>>
>>
>>Ok, I'll bite, what are the characteristics of D4 in a newer MTX-IV.  In
>>other words, what would the driver notice?  Faster operation of the
>>gearbox?  If the car normally sits in warm to hot weather, will the D4
>>make any noticeable improvement?
>>
>>Carl Prochilo
>>92 Ultra Red Crimson
>>
>>> Upon the discovery of the composite synchros and the
>>> new ATF fluid requirement, it seems that D4 is what works with the
>>> newer
>>> boxes, or an older box that has been rebuilt with the newer parts.
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