How to not break trannies

[Grey Vw]

I found this interesting article that sounds pretty promising. If I ever have enough time or money I may try everything in the article but maybe just the shockproof oil for now.

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...-the-pros.aspx

[scitzz]

I am curious too.

[Damkid]

How to not break trannies

That write up comes across to me like an advertisement for the "shock-proof" oil, a weak tranny is a weak tranny, period

[Movin]

just getting all the tricks on a diff would help racing a lot.
stopping one wheel burn outs...
I cant shift with oil that thick.

[georgeb]

Not a good sales pitch for Nissans!

[Grey Vw]

That write up comes across to me like an advertisement for the "shock-proof" oil, a weak tranny is a weak tranny, period

They said it themselves. "No, although this transmission is basically a bunch of turds in a potmetal case it can be helped".

Did you read the whole thing? The only remedy was not the oil. Deburring, shotpeening, cryo, wpc treatment, cutting and reinforcing the case, poly mounts.

[Damkid]

How to not break trannies

Yes I did read it, cryo freezing gears to me is like throwing in a phantom grip and saying you have an LSD, it helps a bit but your still dealing with weak components

[Advancedynamix]

I have tested several oils in my g15 mr. The best lubricant I have found is Valvoline synthetic motorcycle oil (VR4 IIRC) in a 20-50 weight. Motorcycle oil has friction additives that work great with synchros. They have these because most motorcycles have a clutch that is bathed in oil. This oil is available at most auto parts stores and it's a little cheaper than redline.
One other thing to note is that Redline also makes a lightweight shockproof gear oil. The heavy stuff is green and the light stuff is red. I used to swear by redline shockproof gear oil, but now I have to pay retail for it. Haha!

[scitzz]

I have tested several oils in my g15 mr. The best lubricant I have found is Valvoline synthetic motorcycle oil (VR4 IIRC) in a 20-50 weight. Motorcycle oil has friction additives that work great with synchros. They have these because most motorcycles have a clutch that is bathed in oil. This oil is available at most auto parts stores and it's a little cheaper than redline.
One other thing to note is that Redline also makes a lightweight shockproof gear oil. The heavy stuff is green and the light stuff is red. I used to swear by redline shockproof gear oil, but now I have to pay retail for it. Haha!

How about for a stock festy transmission? I am looking for longevity on Baby Car, not speed.