Proper fluid in the Allison

[Mike L.]

The Allisons come from the factory with BorgWarner friction clutches and soft steel plates. The BW friction clutches actually wear into the steel plates.
IMHO TranSynd and possibly Dex6 are excellent fluids for these clutches because of the way the wear.
Alto and Raybestos steel plates are much harder material and I don't think they will do well with some of the synthetic fluids out there when it comes to clutches locking properly.
Just an observation. I like the Dex 3 with an addative.

 

[TIM Z]

Thanks for the info Mike, What additive would you reccomend?

 

[8100 Power]

Glad I skipped on the TranSyd?

 

[duratothemax]

what about AMSOIL Mike??!?!?? I hear that crap makes my trans run 75-90* cooler, helps me hold up to 120% more power, and gives my truck wings and rocket engines.

 

[Mike L.]

Thanks for the info Mike, What additive would you reccomend?

I will give you the name tomorrow.

 

[Gya0ma7ha]

This is good to know.

 

[JD4440]

what about AMSOIL Mike??!?!?? I hear that crap makes my trans run 75-90* cooler, helps me hold up to 120% more power, and gives my truck wings and rocket engines.

Funny how my Transynd did the same for me

 

[Mike L.]

what about AMSOIL Mike??!?!?? I hear that crap makes my trans run 75-90* cooler, helps me hold up to 120% more power, and gives my truck wings and rocket engines.

Been reading too much tech from Dirtbagdad Ben? :rofl:
He has a post somewhere on how to build your deep pan kit. Want me to send you a link? I think it's proprietary tech and can only be bought from him.

 

[Mike L.]

On a serious note.
TranSynd and the big name synthetics are excellent fluids and can run cooler,but may not lock the aftermarket clutches like we would like.

 

[MadMaxx61]

humm all good info.


And plz post what additive you recommend tomorrow Mike.

 

[Dura-Ration]

I will give you the name tomorrow.

Ok Mike, spill the beans.:baby:

Dexron 3 and what special additive?:cool2:

 

[lotsofmiles]

1/2 off topic...but I'm getting ready to do a fluid & filter change on the 99 express van, 4L80.

Dex 3 my best bet, or should I go with 6.

Thanks

 

[496 BB]

what about AMSOIL Mike??!?!?? I hear that crap makes my trans run 75-90* cooler, helps me hold up to 120% more power, and gives my truck wings and rocket engines.

Damnit Ben....took the words right outta my mouth!

DIY deep pan :rofl:

 

[Bako_Dmax]

The Allisons come from the factory with BorgWarner friction clutches and soft steel plates. The BW friction clutches actually wear into the steel plates.
IMHO TranSynd and possibly Dex6 are excellent fluids for these clutches because of the way the wear.
Alto and Raybestos steel plates are much harder material and I don't think they will do well with some of the synthetic fluids out there when it comes to clutches locking properly.
Just an observation. I like the Dex 3 with an addative.

Interesting. What do you say on, for example a truck in the 575-600whp range running alto or raybestos clutches and steels with transynd for the fluid? Should I switch fluids, or is there more testing to say for sure?

Thanks for the info as always.

 

[Mike L.]

Well after 2 days of research I found they discontinued my addative. It was made by Life products. Oh well I still like Dex III.
I will have more news as my quest continues.

 

[Blueox03]

Like it's hard to figure out that you're really putting a couple quarts of AMS in with the dexIII, your secret is out...

 

[The Neens]

Like it's hard to figure out that you're really putting a couple quarts of AMS in with the dexIII, your secret is out...

So is your's genius :thumb:

 

[TIM Z]

Like it's hard to figure out that you're really putting a couple quarts of AMS in with the dexIII, your secret is out...

You must have stayed at a Holiday inn express last night....

Or the Blue oyster .:rofl:

 

[Blueox03]

So is your's genius :thumb:

Yeah, I guess I shouldn't have held out on you guys when I had those three Playboy bunnies over in my hot tub. Gotta keep some for yourself sometimes....

 

[Mike L.]

Like it's hard to figure out that you're really putting a couple quarts of AMS in with the dexIII, your secret is out...

As usuall you are wrong.