Race engines are set-up with additional bearing clearances requiring high viscosity oils. You can usually go back a couple of times to top off the filter for maximum oil fill. We recommend using good quality fluids and synthetics are the best policy. The gasket has a tendency to compress, so one pass with the torque sometimes is not enough. In the process I noticed small inlint type filter or breather hanging on top center passenger side of transmission.
Synchronizer blocker rings slow down the gears during shifting to avoid gear clash. First, they pump easier in cold temperatures because they do not have paraffin to slow down oil flow. High stall torque converters have modified impellers and turbines to raise stall speed. Our lift was designed with these removal stands that also work well. Now this only happened after the car sat for long periods of time. Remember that the Corvette oil change warning system decisions are based on high quality synthetic oil. Take a look at the rubber seal.
We recommend replacing the filter every other time the fluid exchange process is performed. Remember: the C5 would be much tougher on the fluids in race situations without an external cooler. The cooler will help guard and protect your transmission from excessive overheating due to pulling heavy loads, mountain driving, sustained high speeds, and racing. Was told to find an empty parking lot and do figure eights to make sure the fluid got up into the limited slip clutches. I have heard about coolers being located in the rear, but have no experience with the rear location. Shipping charges are not refundable.
Torque tube transmission tunnels require large areas to accommodate the increased diameters. Double-check the flow direction of the oil just to be sure. At the back end, the torque tube has contact with the transmission and differential. Metallic clutch plates are used for posi-traction axle control while allowing slippage around corners. Oil contamination and change intervals Oil contamination occurs, but you do have some control over it.
An oil supplier recommended 15W40 to replace the 10W30 that had been used for 75,000 miles. Place a small rubber hose over the exposed fitting and start the engine. This info pertains to Corvette transmissions. In the 1998 service guide I have on hand, the clutch bleeding procedure is also covered in section 7, sheet-351. Oil flow direction must be determined before installing the cooler or modifying the lines. Earlier fuel injected Corvette engines before 1994 dumped more fuel into the oil, diluting it and contaminating it with acids, requiring shorter change intervals. Transmission design has changed dramatically over the years from sloppy loose gear sets to close tolerance gear sets.
Serious race teams also heat the oil to make sure it is flowing properly before the race begins. We wipe off the filter mounting pad area before the new filter goes on. Highway trips that get you on the road for hours at a time allow for those 5,000+ mile oil changes. Many race engines have pre-oilers forcing lubricants through the system before the engine is started. As the article shows, the drain plug is normally On the front side of the crossmember. Placing the transmission rearward did require some major changes from traditional thinking.
A stator is used between the impeller and turbine to increase efficiency. All returns must be postage paid. What makes this really cool is DeWitts customized the fans with matching Corvette fan plugs, so no cutting or splicing is required. All of the cornering wears the metallic posi-traction plates, which becomes full of metallic particles floating through all the bearings. The torque tube would be used to keep the driveline rigid from front to back. Looked and found signs of contact of tire to body or frame.
There is no filter to keep the particles to a minimum in the differential gear oil. Electrical parts are not returnable for credit if plugged in or unsealed for any reason. They also require specific friction modifiers in the fluid to allow smooth shifting without clutch material damage. With a Yank torque converter, the transmission fluid temperature has never gone above 170 degrees F - even in 100+ degree temperature days. Have found that when the noise comes back a few figure eights cures the problem. No returns will be accepted after the 30 days have expired.
What we were told is the C5-C6 factory fill requirements are for higher heat demands during break-in. The engine is started and then we fill the pan again until fluid runs out. C6 owners may find that they have a chattering or popping during cornering. Automatic transmission overheating is commonplace when running the vehicle under race conditions. That means not even 50% of the fluid is drained using the traditional methods.
If you are driving around town short distances without warming the oil up enough to burn off the condensate, adding to the oils acid content, you should change it at 3,000 miles or every year. When you add or change transmission fluid, be especially careful to use the correct designation fluid. This kit includes transmission pump, cooler assembly, wiring harness, plumbing kit, filter bracket, thermal switch, brackets and fasteners for installation. All returns must be packaged properly; we are not responsible for damaged returns that resulted from improper packing. All return orders will be charged a 20% Restocking fee.