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Tranny fluid question #931460 02/18/11 01:31 AM 02/18/11 01:31 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,698 NE Oklahoma V Von OP master
Von OP master V Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,698 NE Oklahoma	If Im way off base with this question, please forgive me.... Does the type of tranny fluid play any part in the clutch setting? In other words does Type F make the clutches act as if they are set up tighter than if you use Dexron or something else? 72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Von] #931461 02/18/11 10:41 AM 02/18/11 10:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,131 New Lenox IL cudadon top fuel
cudadon top fuel Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,131 New Lenox IL	Tech at ATI told me type F has a better friction coeffecient. If you are running an aftermarket valvebody you dont need it because of more pressure/better design. Dexron type has better lube qualities for the convertor. Don 6482174-cordova.jpg (53 downloads) http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p314/cudadon/BKD6_09_10_191A.jpg

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: cudadon] #931462 02/18/11 10:56 AM 02/18/11 10:56 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama M MRMOPAR622 top fuel
MRMOPAR622 top fuel M Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,008 Sweet Home Alabama	I think it was Jim @ ATI that told me to run a good brand type F in my ATI trans & converter also. I used the B&M trans fluid it is a type F and not much more than the others and they sell it at Advance. "To Be The Man'You Have Got To Beat The Man" "T/D and Pro-Bracket Racer"

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: MRMOPAR622] #931463 02/18/11 12:12 PM 02/18/11 12:12 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az Crizila master
Crizila master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az	Quote: I think it was Jim @ ATI that told me to run a good brand type F in my ATI trans & converter also. I used the B&M trans fluid it is a type F and not much more than the others and they sell it at Advance. Thats where I just bought mine a few days ago. Been running Dexron 3 per CRT. I guess I am now running a mix ( since I didn't drain the convertor - 9.5" PTC ) and added 7 qts of the B&M stuff. The B&M stuff sez it is compatable with other fluids? Fastest 300

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Crizila] #931464 02/18/11 12:22 PM 02/18/11 12:22 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana Dunnuck Racing master
Dunnuck Racing master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana	Just like the engine oil topic,ask ten experts and get ten different answers. I like to run synthetic atf,it seems to be a little more consistent with temperature changes. On that note,ATI just came out with a synthetic type F.It is made with the help of Joe Gibbs,who has some of the best oils out there,IMO. I guess they did not use to have a way to make a synthetic type F until recently,according to the literature on it. Keith www.dunnuckracing.com

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Von] #931465 02/18/11 12:31 PM 02/18/11 12:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: If Im way off base with this question, please forgive me.... Does the type of tranny fluid play any part in the clutch setting? In other words does Type F make the clutches act as if they are set up tighter than if you use Dexron or something else? I think you guys didnt read his question... does it act light it makes them a tighter clutch set up... maybe I'm wrong... but I cant answer it

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: MR_P_BODY] #931466 02/18/11 12:55 PM 02/18/11 12:55 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana Dunnuck Racing master
Dunnuck Racing master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana	Quote: Quote: If Im way off base with this question, please forgive me.... Does the type of tranny fluid play any part in the clutch setting? In other words does Type F make the clutches act as if they are set up tighter than if you use Dexron or something else? I think you guys didnt read his question... does it act light it makes them a tighter clutch set up... maybe I'm wrong... but I cant answer it You are correct,Mr.P.,... Type f is supposed to make the clutches slip less,due to the lack of additives that promote a little slip while applying,so it might seem like the clutches are set up a little tighter. Not sure if that helps or not?? Keith www.dunnuckracing.com

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Dunnuck Racing] #931467 02/18/11 01:09 PM 02/18/11 01:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,698 NE Oklahoma V Von OP master
Von OP master V Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,698 NE Oklahoma	Quote: [ Type f is supposed to make the clutches slip less,due to the lack of additives that promote a little slip while applying,so it might seem like the clutches are set up a little tighter. Not sure if that helps or not?? Keith That is what I was looking for, that helps a ton!! So what fluid would make the clutches act the loosest? Thanks Last edited by Von; 02/18/11 01:10 PM. 72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72. Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Von] #931468 02/18/11 02:22 PM 02/18/11 02:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,925 A shed in England Tig master
Tig master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,925 A shed in England	I thought all you guys over there were using John Deere Hygard? Has it become unpopular? '74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials. 9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge. RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Tig] #931469 02/18/11 02:27 PM 02/18/11 02:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,000 Tampa Florida dc426 gotta keep'm separated
dc426 gotta keep'm separated Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,000 Tampa Florida	I switched to Hygard, I wanted to lower the flash a couple hundreds and it worked really well. I'm gonna stick with it for now

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Tig] #931470 02/18/11 02:30 PM 02/18/11 02:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: I thought all you guys over there were using John Deere Hygard? Has it become unpopular? I've never used it... I use cheapo type F Von... cant say what would make it seem loosest

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: Tig] #931471 02/18/11 02:32 PM 02/18/11 02:32 PM
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S/SSJOHN member S Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 60 Sheboygan, Wi.	If you are using a ProTrans, from the Smiths, they will tell you NOT to use a synthetic with the straight cut gears and all the Alum parts ! Use Type F in a Pro-Trans,...John

Re: Tranny fluid question [Re: S/SSJOHN] #931472 02/18/11 10:25 PM 02/18/11 10:25 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND fishy340 master
fishy340 master Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,112 LONG ISLAND	type f made by castrol at advanced auto part here,and valvoline every where else

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