Gear Oil - Page 2

james schaechter · 03-14-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jmoneyfoot

ATF

How did that work out ?

jmoneyfoot · 03-14-2022, 11:46 AM

I haven't tried it. I've heard of it being used in a heads up situation, not sure I'd run it all the time.

FED 387 · 03-14-2022, 01:36 PM

Red line or if you don't put a whole lot of laps on a car JD TDH winter blend fluid--- but keep an eye on everything ---stuff works but very thin not for putting it in in March and running it for 200 laps either til November ---

james schaechter · 03-15-2022, 07:24 AM

I think most if the synthetic stuff is really good so there may not be a lot of difference in them.

That being said, we run redline super lightweight shockproof in the trans and rear end of our 66 Nova E stick car and Redline lightweight shockproof in our SSGT superstock stick car without any issues ever. That stuff seems clingy and super slick at the same time.

Tried some stuff that a PS team gave us once. It looked like ATF. 283 four speed stocker 2900 lbs. it literally ate the ring gear in 3 passes…

Andy Friar · 03-15-2022, 11:27 AM

Anyone have experience with using DLC (Diamond Like Coating) on ring gears? I know that Nascar uses (or had used) that coating for durability and friction reduction. I know, not apples to apples, but just curious.

Angelo DiTocco · 03-15-2022, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jaf2021

Hey Angelo let's say the quickest gear oil for a 12-bolt?

The Red Line Super Lite Shock Proof -
I have had no problems with gear life
Sorry for the late reply but it seems to be the consensus here.

Race Clean · 03-16-2022, 03:45 PM

After having some issues with gear life in the past using Red Line shock proof(blue stuff) I started using this brand 12-15 years ago:
https://www.lambcomponents.com/misc-...-oil-1605.html
If it robs you of any et I cant say but it solved my ”wear issues” !

03-14-2022, 11:46 AM	#12
jmoneyfoot Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: waconia mn Posts: 91 Likes: 21 Liked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Gear Oil I haven't tried it. I've heard of it being used in a heads up situation, not sure I'd run it all the time.

03-14-2022, 01:36 PM	#13
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,366 Likes: 375 Liked 298 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Gear Oil Red line or if you don't put a whole lot of laps on a car JD TDH winter blend fluid--- but keep an eye on everything ---stuff works but very thin not for putting it in in March and running it for 200 laps either til November ---

03-15-2022, 07:24 AM	#14
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,937 Likes: 1,114 Liked 1,266 Times in 256 Posts	Re: Gear Oil I think most if the synthetic stuff is really good so there may not be a lot of difference in them. That being said, we run redline super lightweight shockproof in the trans and rear end of our 66 Nova E stick car and Redline lightweight shockproof in our SSGT superstock stick car without any issues ever. That stuff seems clingy and super slick at the same time. Tried some stuff that a PS team gave us once. It looked like ATF. 283 four speed stocker 2900 lbs. it literally ate the ring gear in 3 passes… __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

03-15-2022, 11:27 AM	#15
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 244 Likes: 679 Liked 220 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Gear Oil Anyone have experience with using DLC (Diamond Like Coating) on ring gears? I know that Nascar uses (or had used) that coating for durability and friction reduction. I know, not apples to apples, but just curious. __________________ Andy Friar

03-16-2022, 03:45 PM	#17
Race Clean Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 155 Likes: 18 Liked 129 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Gear Oil After having some issues with gear life in the past using Red Line shock proof(blue stuff) I started using this brand 12-15 years ago: https://www.lambcomponents.com/misc-...-oil-1605.html If it robs you of any et I cant say but it solved my ”wear issues” ! __________________ Stop global whining