Tremec owners please help

Strim91GT · 04-29-2001, 07:11 PM

Is anyone using automatic transmission fluid in their Tremec? The GM syncromesh stuff is pretty expensive and i have synthetic automatic transmission fluid here. I am not exactly sure what the gm synchromesh transmission fluid is either. is it a 75-90 weight gear oil. But that doesn't make sensee because tremec's other recommendation is dexron IIE or mercon.

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edelbrock 6032 heads,cobra intake,b303,4.10 gear,tremec tko,vortech s trim,polished cobra r's,dual friction clutch

WADS56 · 04-30-2001, 12:21 AM

I would not use it. Get the syncromesh or the redline fluid.

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347 W/ A-trim 6#'s, Canfield heads, out of the box Systemax II intake, solid roller cam. 11.1 @123mph

93lx 5.0 daily driver

Unit 5302 · 04-30-2001, 12:34 AM

Hmmmm... Did you not just spend well over $1000 on a tranny? Why would you skimp on something as small as tranny fluid?

It's not like tranny fluid is something you change every 3000mi like oil.

I'd spend a few bucks extra for piece of mind myself, or for anything that would make my tranny better. I run Mobil 1 synthetic in my T-5, all it called for was Dextron Mercron III.

fordgasm · 04-30-2001, 12:31 PM

The GM Syncromesh is a must, anything else and you are at risk for problems.

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fordgasm
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jimberg · 04-30-2001, 12:53 PM

Ditto on the GM Synchromesh. It's a small price to pay to be sure you have the right stuff.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

LX XLR8R · 04-30-2001, 01:09 PM

unit said it best..its all has ever seen

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1987 black notch(ex 4 banger)
DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one..
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04-29-2001, 07:11 PM	#1
Strim91GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 59	Tremec owners please help Is anyone using automatic transmission fluid in their Tremec? The GM syncromesh stuff is pretty expensive and i have synthetic automatic transmission fluid here. I am not exactly sure what the gm synchromesh transmission fluid is either. is it a 75-90 weight gear oil. But that doesn't make sensee because tremec's other recommendation is dexron IIE or mercon. ------------------ edelbrock 6032 heads,cobra intake,b303,4.10 gear,tremec tko,vortech s trim,polished cobra r's,dual friction clutch

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04-30-2001, 12:21 AM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I would not use it. Get the syncromesh or the redline fluid. ------------------ 347 W/ A-trim 6#'s, Canfield heads, out of the box Systemax II intake, solid roller cam. 11.1 @123mph 93lx 5.0 daily driver

04-30-2001, 12:34 AM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Hmmmm... Did you not just spend well over $1000 on a tranny? Why would you skimp on something as small as tranny fluid? It's not like tranny fluid is something you change every 3000mi like oil. I'd spend a few bucks extra for piece of mind myself, or for anything that would make my tranny better. I run Mobil 1 synthetic in my T-5, all it called for was Dextron Mercron III.

04-30-2001, 12:31 PM	#4
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	The GM Syncromesh is a must, anything else and you are at risk for problems. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

04-30-2001, 12:53 PM	#5
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Ditto on the GM Synchromesh. It's a small price to pay to be sure you have the right stuff. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

04-30-2001, 01:09 PM	#6
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	unit said it best..its all has ever seen ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch