My conversion to Magnum trans review and question on clutch adjustment t.
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Many say that the Tremec shifter is sloppy thats why I went with the Silver Sport shifter, but my Silver sport has never loosened up and is still very tight. Silver Sport has a 20% shorter throw than the Tremec. You say with your Tremec Shifter that it shifts smooth, maybe I should try my Tremec shifter----but I dont want to go from too tight to too loose
I switched to the Tremec HP Mtf yesterday, too early to tell, I only drove it a short distance, this is the second time Ive tried this, the first time was in my 3650. One thing that I noticed that I didnt the first time is the stuff does not smell or look like any of the snycromesh or ATF fluids or any kind of gear oil. It smells like motor oil and is a light honey color, it reminds me of one of the Castrol motor oils. According to Tremec it is synthetic blend with a viscosity rating at 100 C of 12.1. That comes close to Castrol 5-40 motor oil,??? hmmm
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it’s definitely sloppy compared to the MGW I had on my 3650 but this far haven’t had any issues finding gears. The other shifter options don’t seem to have great reviews so I haven’t changed.
Sadly I believe MGW wasn’t happy with their design and didn’t put it out/ walked away
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I had the mgw shifter on my 3650 but it was too tight (stiff)like my silver sport is on my Magnum, I ended up with the pro 5 which was better but didnt help the 3650 notchy. For the Magnum the hurst black jack gets good reviews and may be a good compromise???
I have the magnum as well had issues with the notchiness/crunch then switched to amsoil synthetic atf and it is much better, slightly notchy with low rpm shifts but much better than the stock t56. I have the stock tremec shifter also high rpm shifts are smooth as butter, like I said just a little notchy when normal street driving.
pretty sure thats what I put in last time after ditching RP
https://www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-multi-vehicle-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atf/
this is what the local mustang parts house had on hand (used to be in a black 1 quart bottle) when I was doing this a couple years ago. Im not sure if the super shift and such would be a benefit or not. I dont think Id run the stuff for HD transmissions, fuel efficient vehicles or CVTs so that narrows it down to 3 choices imho
this is what the local mustang parts house had on hand (used to be in a black 1 quart bottle) when I was doing this a couple years ago. Im not sure if the super shift and such would be a benefit or not. I dont think Id run the stuff for HD transmissions, fuel efficient vehicles or CVTs so that narrows it down to 3 choices imho
I use the same one as suggested above.
Tremec Magnum comes with a sticker on the transmission that says use Dex3, but they also have recommended penzoil/GM synchromesh and also their own MTF which is what I just put in. Although there are some who swear by Royal Purple, it gets the most worst reviews.
I used the Mobile 1 atf in my 3650 which didnt help----the one that worked the best in my 3650 was RedLine MTF but not so good in the Magnum. The one with the most best reviews is Amsoil ATf---thats what Ill try next if the Tremec MTF doesnt work out.
My clutch engages and disengages just short of the pedal being at the 1/2 way point from the floor, so I dont believe that its a clutch adjustment problem
I used the Mobile 1 atf in my 3650 which didnt help----the one that worked the best in my 3650 was RedLine MTF but not so good in the Magnum. The one with the most best reviews is Amsoil ATf---thats what Ill try next if the Tremec MTF doesnt work out.
My clutch engages and disengages just short of the pedal being at the 1/2 way point from the floor, so I dont believe that its a clutch adjustment problem
Went with the cheapest I could find for 50 miles (shifted fine honestly) then dumped and went Amsoil. No complaints, took a second to dial in the RXT and get used to it. Not going to lie it's not a BMW etc, still a little heavy but better than anything else offered and precise. I did have a single disc Centerforce and when I re-did the engine went twin and I'm a big fan.
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Years ago when I bought mine, I called Tremec and spoke with a Tech. I asked what fluid they used during development and he said Mobil 1. He also recommended it's use.
I had a TKO in another car, but GM Syncromesh was recommended for that one..
For T5s, I've used Redline with no problems.
The RXT is the Mcleod dual disk clutch. Way overkill for your set up. I have one in my car and it's smooth and the only notchiness I deal with is the usual T-56 stuff. But your Centerforce should be fine for your car.
Have about 75 miles using the Tremec Mtf oil, theres a slight improvement with notchy but still not great, Ill give it a few hundred more miles and then the last resort will be the Amsoil ATF. After having my car for 4 years and making many upgrades and improvements I finally got it to where Ive wanted it regarding handling and ride and looks but I hate the tremec transmissions, they are the worst shifting transmissions I have ever had (and ive had many), they really take away from the driving experience. Its hard to believe them being used successfully in racing competition.
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What about using a longer handle? I know it'll lengthen the throw, but the extra leverage should help with the notchiness.
Let's be honest though, a trans designed to handle 700+hp is never going to shift like butter. I don't know what you consider overly notchy, but it's never going to shift like a Honda with a hydraulic clutch.
Let's be honest though, a trans designed to handle 700+hp is never going to shift like butter. I don't know what you consider overly notchy, but it's never going to shift like a Honda with a hydraulic clutch.
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