New trans install ?
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From: Woodlawn VA
New trans install ?
I've installed a BTO 2004r in my vette and neglected to put any fluid in the in tq converter. If i filled the trans at this point would the converter fill quick enough to escape any damage while i break in my cam?
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Nah, U fine, they all have a couple cups in there, started/ran a whole bunch including my 200 4r in there now, that a way.....
3 gallons is about what you need for a fill, maybe a tad shy, but buy that much......freeking un bee leeve able amount of fluid....
3 gallons is about what you need for a fill, maybe a tad shy, but buy that much......freeking un bee leeve able amount of fluid....
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From: Hillsville VA
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From: Dayton Oh
My records show that the BTO 2004R holds 11 quarts plus approx. 1 quart in the converter. I suggest firing it up for a few seconds to pump fluid into the converter and then checking your fluid level. While BTO says to prime the converter by adding fluid to it, you've got to also understand that your tranny lines and rad are going to be empy upon startup. BTW, did you also remember to use BTO's recommendation of a temp aux. trans fluid filter to be used for the 1st 500 mile?Just FYI, when building my 79 I had to install a new 4-core rad due to the old one being junk and it always ran perfect temps. With the BTO I had trouble keeping the trans temps below 160* and ending up installing an aux. trans cooler in front of the rad. I cut out a cardboard template of the biggest size that would fit there and then ordered the largest aux cooler of those approx. dimensions. Now trans temps even on the hottest days in stop & go traffic with the AC running never exceed BTO's recommend temps.
Last edited by marshrat99; Jun 8, 2008 at 08:13 AM.
