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Old 06-20-2019, 04:00 PM   #4
Mosaic6SS
 
Drives: Camaro
Join Date: May 2019
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Originally Posted by retmil View Post
Related info in a roundabout way: My 17SS has had the "notchy" 2nd gear issue since new (2875 miles now). I switched to Royal Purple some time ago and have felt a little less of the problem but not a lot. I have tried shifting at higher rpms (3500-4200) and that helps but not always doable in heavy traffic. I have a friend who is a certified Vette technician and also Camaro guru and he told me most of the issue is with the way the 2nd gear synchros are made.
I think the build these transmission really tight for longevity. I’m thinking it will take quite a few miles before it’s really broken in.
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