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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 02:42 AM
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Default Which GM Syncromesh for which tranny???

ok i know this has been covered alot before but i havent been able to find a definate answer...

i have a 99 ex non lsd and i want to know if i can use the friction modified ....or do i have to use the regular , some people say the modified is for lsd trannies....
which one is better overall???
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 02:55 AM
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We use the modified and it works amazing in all the prelude trannies. Redline is great too, but defin GM Syc Mesh Friction is the way to go
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 04:14 AM
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u run an lsd or no?
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 07:28 AM
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no lsd and friction modified here. works wonders
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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do you fill the whole tranny with the GM fluid? or mix it? also, how much are they?
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by See Are X &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do you fill the whole tranny with the GM fluid? or mix it? also, how much are they?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dont mix, all synchromesh. I got the friction modified one for like $16 a quart
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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i've heard that the friction modified type can
wear out your seals quicker because of all the additives in it
so i got the regular gm synchromesh mtf
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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friction modified
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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those who replied friction modified...how long have u been runnin it in ur trannys?
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mmuller &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Dont mix, all synchromesh. I got the friction modified one for like $16 a quart </TD></TR></TABLE>

I guess thats retail....I was able to get hooked up at a chevy dealer for 10 bucks a quart of the friction modified stuff....I did feel smoother shifting. Been using if for 4 months
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ultimatehonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I guess thats retail....I was able to get hooked up at a chevy dealer for 10 bucks a quart of the friction modified stuff....I did feel smoother shifting. Been using if for 4 months </TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, i got shafted with the price... , but well worth it. have used gm synchro for about 6 months
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