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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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t56 fluid????

i was wondering what you all that have the t56 are using in the tranny. i am using the dexronIII like it says but it just dont feel smooth like it should be. is there something else i can use? and also i am thinking about going to the dyno and was wondering what gear on a t56 was 1to1? thanks sean
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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have heard about Synchromesh. were can i get that at?
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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any gm dealership carries the syncormesh stuff.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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4th gear is 1:1
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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thanks guys
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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5w30 will work better then the dexron 3
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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i ended up putting royal purple sycromax in it.
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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I run RP synchomax in my T5. works great!
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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it seems to shift alittle better
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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Amsoil also has a Synchromesh synthetic out that I have been running in my daily S10...plan to run it in my T56 once I finish the swap.
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