Know of a dead T-5 equipped Redblock in the Midwest?
I'm curious, too, "old thread" or not. I'd really like to know what the varying believers/ disbelievers decided after some time went by.
I've only just now seen anything believable about the magic OEM fluid.
When I first heard of it, I ASSumed it was a snake oil ploy. It appears to both have some merit- as well as become more reasonably priced. I'll probably flush a couple times with cheap until the crud is washed out and fluid is pristine.
The car of that era for me was a NA '86 744. I just wanted to freshen the fluids after buying the car. Redline might have helped; but since the fluid in there was nasty, probably anything would have helped. What if I'd not cared to do it is what I'm glad about.
Now, many years later, since my torque gains are limited by my pocketbook, and a T-5 isn't radical expensive; but an ALMOST plug and play M46 or M-47 might make my '90 745T more fun and less thirsty for junkyard cheap.
Which one; M46? Cast iron only? M-47?
If I can't actually drive the donor, are there telltale signs of one less abused, other than bearing/shaft play and gear chunks when the drain plug is pulled? I'll open it up tentatively to look for obvious wear- but I'm not a pro anymore, and never really was inside but just a very few. What to look for?
I may never do a real burnout; though I've heard my habit of aggressive engine braking can lunch an OEM box. I'm pretty easy on equipment, except for backing into corners on occasion- but that's FAIRLY rare. I did it more often than I would now, with the prior M46- but greasy tires and box stock didn't tax any parts. I also sold it shortly, too. Am I inviting disaster? I spent a little time around trucks, so I won't be grinding while shifting- but...
Or, am I going to the same work and expense, especially if a local T-5 could be cheap- there's still that adaptor expense.
Anyone in the Midwest want to be rid of their T-5 swap? If it were reasonably dirt cheap; I might just drive to you and pull it all myself- if that would help get out of an abandoned project.
If its just a daily driver, rare sporting modes, zero racing- but pulling the occasional light trailer or short distance parts cars- WHICH MANUAL IS BEST for a B230FT in a '90 745T?
Insights? Are there better box options? I'll probably never achieve 300 HP.