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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.Here is another interesting observation after racing on the latest MTF transmission fluid. After the first flush the transmission felt... -
Interesting regarding the flashpoint. I don't know what would change that. (Not saying it's impossible that it's the same fluid, but I...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.Here is the latest Blackstone results from the transmission fluid. This was about 10-12 track hard track days - 6,642 miles since...
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It's hard to kill a gearbox with too thick of an oil. It's easy to kill a gearbox with the wrong additive package and wreck your...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.Excellent! Thanks!! Here is what I am deducing high level from that data: 1) Flashpoint 375 down to 325 - Inline with heat 2) Iron 2...
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This was posted as a VOA of Honda MTF on BITOG by user himemsys:
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.Here is my Blackstone report after 3800 miles with the Factory fill - Tracked mostly 80% of those miles at Laguna Seca. In two weeks we...
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I do not mind Blackstone reports here (please post them!) I do mind the AI slop and there really aught to be a forum rule against it.
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I really wish you'd quit posting AI slop on this forum. Like for real. It's REALLY annoying. At the bare minimum, can you please stop...
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This post brought back memories of filling the gearbox of my 1987 Integra with 10w30!
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.I simply asked: 1) What is the transmission fluid change intervals for number of track days with or without oil coolers. 2) Does...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.How often ( # of track days and miles ) are you guys changing the transmission fluid with and without a transmission cooler? Without a...
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This is an excellent and complete answer*, and the word "exponentially" is an important one. *One of the hats I wear at work is...
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Do some research on GL-4/GL-4+ fluids like: 1). Redline MT-90(Currently using in my own car) 2). Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75w-90...
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Just about any quality fluid will last a long time if you can keep the temperatures down. Forget the analysis for a minute. This is...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.Which higher grade transmission fluid ? And do you guys have any transmission fluid analysis ?
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Sounds like you need a transcooler and also consider moving to a higher grade transmission fluid.
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If your car is spending 80% of it's time at the track as you say, the factory setup is just inadequate. I've only come across a few...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.What do you recommend stock setup for change intervals for heavy track use every six track days or every three track days and change it...
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Gear oils aren't normally exposed to contaminants and so the number one enemy of their longevity is heat. Long periods of high heat...
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johnloov replied to the thread FL5/DE5 Transmission fluid reference.For heavy track FL5 owners, who see over 80% track time - how often are you changing your transmission fluid? My car sees about 80%...
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.Forgot is anyone getting a black stone virgin oil sample of pennzoil ultra platinum 0W-20 API SQ?? I’m finally sending the API SP...
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johnloov replied to the thread Michelin Sport Cup 2 Tires.They do really help steering feel, sharper, more glued to the ground, and they do feel stiffer than the 4s. Never tried them in rain...
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Uh that sounds like a lot. There's other variables I'm considering too though, lap times aren't really factoring in to the equation. I...
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johnloov replied to the thread Michelin Sport Cup 2 Tires.The cup 2s were good but not worth the money — only 1.5-2 seconds faster than 4s at COTA
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johnloov replied to the thread Michelin Sport Cup 2 Tires.A little hack to get them half off… I burned through my 4s’s on a few track days and Michelin credited me and got the cup2s.
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The H0 spec Cup2s (240) are $506.99 each :oops:
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Anyone have any updates on this stuff? Coming up on my first oil change and wanted to run it and share my results. Called the local...
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Yes, perfect. So @johnloov and anyone else looking to set this up to fill the transmission, you would need: Motive 1735 Power Fill Pro...
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johnloov replied to the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis.The first 10,000 miles, with oil changes every 2500-5000 miles you will still be flushing out break in wear metals.
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johnloov reacted to Gizmo_FL5's post in the thread 🔴💊 Engine Oil Red Pill Thread: Only Post If You Have UOA - Official Honda Civic Type R K20C1 Engine Oil Analysis with Like.
Oil Brand and Viscosity : Honda factory fill 0w-20. Side note: I accidently typed in Amsoil as the lubricant type instead of the Honda...
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@nttran98 I would concur with what John shared before, rear trunk area is the easiest, followed by doors, and then floor. I can't...
