FYI: 5AT transmission upgrade possibility
02-13-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
This was done before with the shop in Florida.
Gears, clutch packs, torque converter, etc were all replaced and the transmissions all failed.
It's the poor oil distribution which causes the clutch packs to fail. Carbon/Kevlar clutch packs were used and they still broke. Obviously the transmission doesn't get enough lubrication/cooling due to a design flaw.
You can upgrade the internals all you want but without a complete redesign of the fluid distribution or complete ECU changes (i.e., 3rd Gen TL) the transmission will still be subject to failure.
Gears, clutch packs, torque converter, etc were all replaced and the transmissions all failed.
It's the poor oil distribution which causes the clutch packs to fail. Carbon/Kevlar clutch packs were used and they still broke. Obviously the transmission doesn't get enough lubrication/cooling due to a design flaw.
You can upgrade the internals all you want but without a complete redesign of the fluid distribution or complete ECU changes (i.e., 3rd Gen TL) the transmission will still be subject to failure.
VI. WARRANTY (update)
Absolutely STOCK cars - 24 month;
HIGH PERFORMARMANCE - 12month.
The secret of this successful transmission is behind doors, however Dr. Evil utilize Raybestos clutch packs which withstand the power up to 4000HP, fluid flow has been changed along with many inside features.
Redline Sythentic 4D ATF must be used otherwise warranty is void. This synthetic fluid allows to drop 20-30* inside temperature. Again, no Amsoil, No Mobil1, etc.
Absolutely STOCK cars - 24 month;
HIGH PERFORMARMANCE - 12month.
The secret of this successful transmission is behind doors, however Dr. Evil utilize Raybestos clutch packs which withstand the power up to 4000HP, fluid flow has been changed along with many inside features.
Redline Sythentic 4D ATF must be used otherwise warranty is void. This synthetic fluid allows to drop 20-30* inside temperature. Again, no Amsoil, No Mobil1, etc.
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