Tremec question

[SMOKEDYA]

Does anyone know if tremac requires you to run a certian fluid in there tranny's? Or what does everyone use in them. I thought when i called asrto performance they said that tremac require's it in order not to void the warrenty. I tried to call astro again and there number is no good? And i suck at looking stuff up on the web. peace





john

 

[gospeedgo]

Synchromesh
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its not cheap- but thats what it uses

 

[loud 95]

Yeah, what Jeff said. You can also run synthetic gear oil, like I currently do. A few people have said their tremec's didn't shift as well with synthetic, but I have had no problems with it.

 

[gospeedgo]

This is also assuming your speaking of an older series, the newest ones can use regular atf/mtf from what I am to understand.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Older series as in how old? peace




john

 

[loud 95]

Older series as in how old? peace
john

As in two or so years ago, or older. The current gen of tremec TKO tranny comes in two basic forms: TKO500 or TKO600(the number corresponding to the torque rating or each respective gearbox). These are the ones Jeff is speculating about. The earlier generation models came in the old 3550 case: TKO, TKOII, TKOIII. These earlier variants of the Tremec 3550 specified GM synchromesh, though one could use synthetic. I also have heard that the new models are less picky about fluids.
Oh yeah, and the inner workings of the new models can be used to upgrade the older 3550-based models. I will probably upgrade my old TKOII with the TKO600 gear set. Otherwise, I will probably grenade the tranny at some point.

 

[84Gt350]

I bought a new T5Z and the fill tag said "GM SYNCROMESH ONLY"

Dan

 

[LordMustangGT]

I run royal purple in my WC t-5 works just fine.

 

[ddonaca351]

The GM stuff in my 3550 was spendy, but I figured $50 worth of oil is cheap, compared to hurting an $1100 trans.

If I had a new tko series Id probably run synthetic atf.

DD

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Jeff where can this fluid be bought at? And anyone have a clue how much it takes? peace



john

 

[gospeedgo]

I really cant say where to get it (if that is a clue) so give me a call tommorow.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

I really cant say where to get it (if that is a clue) so give me a call tommorow.

Well i'll just stop in around 4 ish? How's that, do you know (not a clue) how many qtrs i need? peace





john

 

[gospeedgo]

Not sure, I will ask Jeff in the AM- best to call me early so I can check on it for you.

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Not sure, I will ask Jeff in the AM- best to call me early so I can check on it for you.

Ok so i'll call you at 9 A.M jeff #2 and if ya can get me a price? peace





john

 

[SMOKEDYA]

Thanks once again to you jeff! Bout ready to go put it in! The price wasent bad either! Well to me it wasent! Like D.D said thats a super low price to pay verse's a new tranny (trust me if anyone i know!)! See ya guy's tomorrow night going for the 12's!!!! peace





john

 

[gospeedgo]

We'll be down tonight for a while...tommorow is Banks for me