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I run a cooler and change the oil every weekend. Cooler, when done right, adds a level of circulation and spray onto the gear set which in itself helps a lot. Finding ways to remove heat from the gearbox will help its life tremendously.
I have only done one trans (probably will do another one now that I typed that) last year at VIR when it was 95. Car ran great and set a new lap record. Next morning in the heat, 3rd gear synchro melted on lap 5 while out in front. No indication prior, it had just had enough.
I have only done one trans (probably will do another one now that I typed that) last year at VIR when it was 95. Car ran great and set a new lap record. Next morning in the heat, 3rd gear synchro melted on lap 5 while out in front. No indication prior, it had just had enough.
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I run a cooler and change the oil every weekend. Cooler, when done right, adds a level of circulation and spray onto the gear set which in itself helps a lot. Finding ways to remove heat from the gearbox will help its life tremendously.
I have only done one trans (probably will do another one now that I typed that) last year at VIR when it was 95. Car ran great and set a new lap record. Next morning in the heat, 3rd gear synchro melted on lap 5 while out in front. No indication prior, it had just had enough.
I have only done one trans (probably will do another one now that I typed that) last year at VIR when it was 95. Car ran great and set a new lap record. Next morning in the heat, 3rd gear synchro melted on lap 5 while out in front. No indication prior, it had just had enough.
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I run a cooler and change the oil every weekend. Cooler, when done right, adds a level of circulation and spray onto the gear set which in itself helps a lot. Finding ways to remove heat from the gearbox will help its life tremendously. I have only done one trans (probably will do another one now that I typed that) last year at VIR when it was 95. Car ran great and set a new lap record. Next morning in the heat, 3rd gear synchro melted on lap 5 while out in front. No indication prior, it had just had enough.
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