I'll second the support for Redline MTL for manual trans.- I started running
it in the BW T-5 in our Z-car on the recommendation of Hanlon Motorsports,
and I've been very pleased with smoother shifts, quieter running.
Mark Sedlack
ZROC
Cuyahoga Falls OH
66 1600 http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/
77 280Z http://home.neo.rr.com/mark2000/images/datsun1600/Z.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Coker" <chriscoker@comcast.net>
To: "Greg Burrows" <gregnvicki@earthlink.net>
Cc: "Datsun Roadster Mailing List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:56 AM
Subject: Re: trans oil
> Greg-
>
> First off let me say up front that I'm an Amsoil dealer, so my comments
> will be a little biased. :)
>
> I've been using Amsoil in the diff of my race car for a couple of
> seasons. No leaks so far. I haven't tried it in my transmission, but
> I have been extremely happy with Redline's MT-90. For a street car
> application, I would suggest Redline MTL. I've just started using
> Amsoil gear oil in the transmission of my street car, but I haven't
> driven it enough this year to make a good judgment on it's performance,
> or generation of any leaks there. I've been using Amsoil's 20W-50
> racing oil in the race motor for three seasons now, and I've been
> extremely satisfied. I also use Amsoil in the engine and transmission
> of my Explorer, which serves as my tow vehicle for the race car.
>
> One of differences between different synthetic brands is the quality,
> purity, and therefore cost, of the base stocks used in their
> manufacture. Amsoil uses only the highest quality base stocks for
> their formulations. Most of the 'big' synthetic oil manufacturers do
> not. So it costs a little more up front, but due to the extended drain
> intervals, it actually saves money in the long run.
>
>
> Happy Roadstering,
>
> ---
> Chris Coker
> 1969 1600 (SPL311-24529)
> 1969 GP SCCA Race Car www.risensonracing.com
> Amsoil dealer #479143 www.risensonracing.com/oil.html
|