Anyone running a new 5 speed setup?

[Basketcase]

I've always run gear lube in mine.

 

[moparstuart]

I love popcorn............

hey stop getting into my pop corn stash

 

[zupanj]

I used some stuff from GM, I can't remember the name SyncroLube or something but I may have it written down somewhere. I think it was recommended by Tremec and recall it was very expensive. I have had no problems with it since it was put in and I think that was in 2002.

I found my build notes: I have GM Synchromesh PN#12345349 in my Tremec TKO II.

 

[mcmopar]

I just use 90W gear oil in mine. Shifts smooth, works great.

 

[Hoosier Bird]

I love popcorn............

hey stop getting into my pop corn stash

But, your eating it all.......

 

[george68hemirr]

what would be cool is a 2 speed rear....one for the track and the higher gear for cruising

 

[Roadcuda]

what would be cool is a 2 speed rear....one for the track and the higher gear for cruising

They have been available in trucks for a long time. I learned how to drive one in the mid 70s. All you have to do is try and fit the chunck in a cars' diff.

 

[Big John]

what would be cool is a 2 speed rear....one for the track and the higher gear for cruising

They have been available in trucks for a long time. I learned how to drive one in the mid 70s. All you have to do is try and fit the chunck in a cars' diff.

Or go with a Franklin quick change rear like the circle track racers use.

 

[ACME A12]

Or go with a Franklin quick change rear like the circle track racers use.

As an aside...that is who narrowed the 8.75" that's under my Z-28... He does really nice work...and isn't located too far from me...

:jester:

 

[Plymouthfan]

They are indeed difficult to shift! Here's a video tutorial... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-aDqAWkZHQ

Here's the breakdown on the trans for you tech guys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbVY5teBzlg

:wave:

 

[Roadcuda]

The good old triplex Mack. That was one of the first truck transmissions I learned how to drive. It's a good thing I never got in another truck with one because it was a tranny I could never get good with. Chris, what I was talking about is a duel rear end gear. The ones I drove had a straight 5 speed trans, with a button that would select a high, or low gear in the rear end, and would let you make that 5 speed into a ten speed trans, or any variation of gears that you may need.