Street Strip Transfluid
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Guys wanted to check in before I pull the trigger on some transfluid. What are you guys running?
I have read all kinds of stuff in the past like 10w30 to Type F. But what will be a good fluid for a 493/727, 3500 stall with a lot of strip time. Thanks.
Don
Street/Strip 73 Barracuda
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Re: Street Strip Transfluid
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Sorry, but I'd like to understand the reason for the "cheap" type F. I know that nearly all transmission fluid complies with a standard so the brand matters little. But I'm curious. I know there is Type F, Mercon III to V and maybe VI. There is synthetic such as Mobil I and Transynd for Allison transmissions. I'm pretty sure the synthetics take heat a lot better. Do you you use Type F because you change it so often? 
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Re: Street Strip Transfluid
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05/14/11 05:06 PM
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Sorry, but I'd like to understand the reason for the "cheap" type F. I know that nearly all transmission fluid complies with a standard so the brand matters little. But I'm curious.
I know there is Type F, Mercon III to V and maybe VI. There is synthetic such as Mobil I and Transynd for Allison transmissions. I'm pretty sure the synthetics take heat a lot better.
Do you you use Type F because you change it so often?
The fluid in my trans has been in there for about
5 years... still works fine... no burnt smell... thats
on a trans brake launch everytime
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Re: Street Strip Transfluid
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05/14/11 08:53 PM
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I was unable to find Type F at wally world by the gallon. I use the cheap Vtech Dexron Mercon. Had good luck with it.
Just tried the hydrastatic trans hydrualic fluid. It was thick and made the converter act lazy. Was told it would lower the stall but the Racepac said otherwise.
Leon
Career best 8.02 @ 169 at 3050# and 10" tires small block power.
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Re: Street Strip Transfluid
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05/14/11 09:17 PM
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We use Type F because it's "stickier". Less slippage in the clutch packs = longer life on the track.
been using F for that exact reason as per DIRECT CONNECTION recommendation back in 1867
FIXED .....
DAMN Fred ...I didn't know you were THAT OLD ? 
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Re: Street Strip Transfluid
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05/15/11 02:03 AM
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Type F in old cars.
MB1 syn for most late models. Dex VI in late model GM's. Lots of heat issues in late model stuff.
I want my fair share
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Re: Street Strip Transfluid
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Have Motorcraft type F in my glide right now.
Have used Dextron 3, Mobil 1 synthetic and hydraulic oil in it with no problems.
67 Barracuda street/bracket car 11.27-119
68 Dart 502 BB 8.70s-152
414 cid SB Dragster 7.65-174
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