Trans Fluid

artey34 · 11-30-2019, 08:27 PM

Anyone use a different trans fluid for street/track driving in their 1LE? Want to get rid of some notchy feelings, but don't want to increase temp on the track. Links and experience would be great!

Uncle Sam · 11-30-2019, 09:44 PM

Are you sure the notchy feeling isn't just our short throw shifter?

Or a matter of adjustment?

OVRKLL · 11-30-2019, 10:03 PM

A lot of people found changing to Royal Purple, Amsoil or Redline has help.
I changed to Amsoil and noticed a small difference, but when the car is cold second gear gets a double clutch. However, once warm all is smooth...YMMV!
Do a search on Trans Oil to read what others have done and are experiencing.

Warrior102 · 12-01-2019, 07:20 AM

Not a Royal Purple fan-boy but I ended up going with they're Synchromax and it did make a substantial difference in the cold weather, stock it was almost impossible at times to shift into second and sometimes it would kick back out. It's still a bit clunky when cold as are most manuals but is much improved over the factory fill. Redline D and Amsoil seem to get mentioned a lot also.
I ordered the six quart box because it was almost the same price to buy four quarts, that and a buffer incase I did something stupid like spilling some.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pump - https://www.amazon.com/Plews-55001-L...48X7DP2K8PHMTC

artey34 · 12-01-2019, 09:57 AM

Yah those are the 3 I have heard of. Any experience with track and daily use with them?

artey34 · 12-03-2019, 08:16 AM

Any experience on daily/track use with this Redline D4 ATF ? I feel like it will be better than stock, but I dont want to have issues when tracking the car.

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Auto...s%2C154&sr=8-3

Junkyardspecial · 12-03-2019, 08:32 AM

Probably doesnt help, but I still run OEM AC Delco, I havent had issue with it yet, Ill probably start experimenting with new fluids next interval.

Mountain · 12-03-2019, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artey34

Any experience on daily/track use with this Redline D4 ATF ? I feel like it will be better than stock, but I dont want to have issues when tracking the car.

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Auto...s%2C154&sr=8-3

I don't drive my car when the temps stay under 40F, but I do end up driving the car when the temps do drop into the 30's/high 20's. I've had no issues with Redline D4 Spring through Fall and on track. I know others that have used D4 and driven all year with no problems, on and off track.

artey34 · 12-03-2019, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountain

I don't drive my car when the temps stay under 40F, but I do end up driving the car when the temps do drop into the 30's/high 20's. I've had no issues with Redline D4 Spring through Fall and on track. I know others that have used D4 and driven all year with no problems, on and off track.

How do you think it compares to OEM?

Mountain · 12-07-2019, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artey34

How do you think it compares to OEM?

It's definitely an improvement on the street. On track, I didn't seem to really notice anything. It just seems the friction package and lower temperature viscosity properties allowed the transmission to shift a bit smoother than the factory fluid.

Eldi Z · 12-08-2019, 12:35 PM

The BG stuff is also on my shortlist, next to RL D4 and RP, when I reach the time to change trans fluid:

https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/drive...ncro-shift-ii/

Here is a Review Video:

avalonandl · 12-08-2019, 12:56 PM

I hate Royal Purple and Amsoil but may have to make a change. My M6 ground a gear into second the other morning and I really cringed. It was 52 here in Naples, FL....

AD17SS1LE · 12-08-2019, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artey34

Anyone use a different trans fluid for street/track driving in their 1LE? Want to get rid of some notchy feelings, but don't want to increase temp on the track. Links and experience would be great!

I use Tremec fluid. It is not ATF fluid, it is specifically for the Tremec manual transmissions. I had some notchy shifts when it was cold. Now it is like butter cold or hot. I have a couple track days with it as well.Here is the link for the fluid, it is about the same price as Royal Purple. https://www.tremec-store.com/product...smission-fluid.

Warrior102 · 12-08-2019, 05:14 PM

There is also the crush washer mod for the ball detent, lots of info out there as the same transmission is used in Corvettes, Dodge and Mustangs. Look up "Anti-Venom 6 Speed Shifter Modification". Cost is two Dorman crush washers and fifteen minutes of your time, some like one some two. It basically takes some of the pressure off the shift rod by the spring loaded ball detent, the 1LE's short shifter doesn't have as much leverage so you feel more resistance.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

11-30-2019, 08:27 PM	#1
artey34 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 441	Trans Fluid Anyone use a different trans fluid for street/track driving in their 1LE? Want to get rid of some notchy feelings, but don't want to increase temp on the track. Links and experience would be great!

11-30-2019, 10:03 PM	#3
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	A lot of people found changing to Royal Purple, Amsoil or Redline has help. I changed to Amsoil and noticed a small difference, but when the car is cold second gear gets a double clutch. However, once warm all is smooth...YMMV! Do a search on Trans Oil to read what others have done and are experiencing. __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!

12-01-2019, 07:20 AM	#4
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	Not a Royal Purple fan-boy but I ended up going with they're Synchromax and it did make a substantial difference in the cold weather, stock it was almost impossible at times to shift into second and sometimes it would kick back out. It's still a bit clunky when cold as are most manuals but is much improved over the factory fill. Redline D and Amsoil seem to get mentioned a lot also. I ordered the six quart box because it was almost the same price to buy four quarts, that and a buffer incase I did something stupid like spilling some. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Pump - https://www.amazon.com/Plews-55001-L...48X7DP2K8PHMTC Last edited by Warrior102; 12-08-2019 at 07:35 PM.

12-03-2019, 08:32 AM	#7
Junkyardspecial Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Florida Posts: 438	Probably doesnt help, but I still run OEM AC Delco, I havent had issue with it yet, Ill probably start experimenting with new fluids next interval. __________________ Subscribe to my Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/Junkyardspecial Will buy your GoodYear Supercar 3R Take offs!

12-08-2019, 12:56 PM	#12
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	I hate Royal Purple and Amsoil but may have to make a change. My M6 ground a gear into second the other morning and I really cringed. It was 52 here in Naples, FL.... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

11-30-2019, 09:44 PM	#2
Uncle Sam Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 373	Are you sure the notchy feeling isn't just our short throw shifter? Or a matter of adjustment?

12-01-2019, 09:57 AM	#5
artey34 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 441	Yah those are the 3 I have heard of. Any experience with track and daily use with them?

12-03-2019, 08:16 AM	#6
artey34 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - Hyper Blue Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 441	Any experience on daily/track use with this Redline D4 ATF ? I feel like it will be better than stock, but I dont want to have issues when tracking the car. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Auto...s%2C154&sr=8-3

12-08-2019, 05:14 PM	#14
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	There is also the crush washer mod for the ball detent, lots of info out there as the same transmission is used in Corvettes, Dodge and Mustangs. Look up "Anti-Venom 6 Speed Shifter Modification". Cost is two Dorman crush washers and fifteen minutes of your time, some like one some two. It basically takes some of the pressure off the shift rod by the spring loaded ball detent, the 1LE's short shifter doesn't have as much leverage so you feel more resistance. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1 Last edited by Warrior102; 12-08-2019 at 06:05 PM.

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