Tranny question??
10-27-2009, 07:00 PM
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Tranny question??
Ive got an RPM stage 5 tranny about a year now. Just changed fluids in tranny & diff. For the last month or so ive been noticing that the shifts are notchy. Not as smooth. Had the shift linkage adjusted aswell. Ive called RPM, they said i could be the clutch. I really dont know at this point.
Any sugestions.
Any sugestions.
10-28-2009, 07:44 AM
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Drifting
This seems to be a recurring theme with these transmissions. There is an individual reporting the same problem in the C-5 tech section. A representative from RPM has posted recently stating he would help the OP troubleshoot his problem. You may want to take a look at it to see what the resolution, or lack of it is.
10-28-2009, 08:46 AM
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How many times have you changed the trans fluid since you got this trans?
and a great synthetic trans fluid does wonders.
I change my fluid every 4 track weekends and have a trans cooler.
and a great synthetic trans fluid does wonders.
I change my fluid every 4 track weekends and have a trans cooler.
10-28-2009, 09:59 PM
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Ive had the oil changed 4x with synchromax. Seems that 2nd gear is the problem. Pops out of gear on downshift + not smooth shift into 2nd.
Will have to inspect tranny and take it from there. Will post solution.
Thanks to all your input & help. Rpm has been very helpfull aswell.
Will have to inspect tranny and take it from there. Will post solution.
Thanks to all your input & help. Rpm has been very helpfull aswell.
10-29-2009, 01:20 PM
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Sounds like you've got more than a fluid problem... either shift linkage or internals. These things are picky on fluids though. Redline D4 has the best overall shift feel for a readily available oil, but I found like many other ATF's, it get's notchy at extremely high temps that you might see in a long road race session if you're using the factory trans cooler (my exp is with a C6Z tho).
It might not fix your problem, but you could leave there with a clean car. 
