[Z06] transmission/differential fluid
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From: Newberry FL
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St. Jude Donor '07
I would just get the standard GM fluids. That is what I used; however AMSOIL is good stuff too.
Your clutch...rated for 450rwhp, but I would say that realistically that once you are running near 400 rwhp or a little more, it is time to upgrade. I have a cammed Z with LTs, about 410-415 rwhp and I just went to the LS7 setup. I have an extra for sale...brand new. I don't really drag my car, just some spirited driving from time to time.
Your clutch...rated for 450rwhp, but I would say that realistically that once you are running near 400 rwhp or a little more, it is time to upgrade. I have a cammed Z with LTs, about 410-415 rwhp and I just went to the LS7 setup. I have an extra for sale...brand new. I don't really drag my car, just some spirited driving from time to time.
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If you look up your car's make and model on their website, all the fluid capacities are listed along with all of the fluids weights and part numbers for everything they sell for your car. When I did mine though, One gallon of ATF was sufficient for the trans and 2 quarts of gear oil for the diff did it. I just switched everything to amsoil and noticed significantly smoother transmission operation with their ATF. Good stuff, and if you can, get signed up with a dealer because you recoup the cost of being a preferred member ($20/yr if I recall correctly) easily with the savings on your first purchase.
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A forum vendor who builds Tremec transmissions tested various fluids in a high horsepower standing mile Corvette. The only fluid that prevented the trans gears from being damaged under this Corvette's high horsepower was ROYAL PURPLE's SYNCROMAX.
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St. Jude Donor '07
There are a couple of AWESOME DIY write-ups on this subject here. Do a search and you should find the pictures and it list the amounts. I did this a couple of weeks ago and it was very easy to do. Recommend getting a little hand pump to put the fluids in the DIFF and TRANNY.
Melting Slicks
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The trans takes almost a gal,so order the gallon.Might want to order the fluid pump too.It fits the jug and works great.
IMO,ths is a pic of what you want.
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carolina
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St. Jude Donor '07
Make sure you put the correct fluids in each and do NOT switch them up or mix them up for that matter.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I wrote a DIY procedure for the 6 speed and diff fluid change.
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Scroll to the bottom for the links. I used AMSOIL.
Toque
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Scroll to the bottom for the links. I used AMSOIL.
Toque