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Old 03-24-2010 | 10:18 PM
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Heavy gear oils usually generate more heat and rob power; that's why more manufacturers are changing to lighter synthetic gear lubes. What's different about Red Line?
 
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Old 03-24-2010 | 11:30 PM
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Today I put the ATF Dexron III in the primary I could tell a differnce over the Syn 3 it does seam to provide a more smooth engagement of the clutch also did a few smoke runs seems to work great! Thanks Dawg I know what will go in those two holes from now on!
 
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Old 03-24-2010 | 11:39 PM
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I tried Shock Proof Heavy in the transmission and saw no change whatsoever. The next change I went back to Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube.

That SPH is some nasty, Pepto Bismol looking crap.
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 01:26 AM
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i only wish i could find a place that carries the redline shockproof heavy. i'd be using it rather than the royal purple that's available where i live. i'm thinking it's time for a change though it if works better. my trans is quiet, no issues, as is the primary, but if i can improve it, why not?
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 02:45 AM
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I am currently using Redline products in all three holes. A friend of mine orders it from someplace in Texas. I'll try to remember to ask him where he gets it from.
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by emwolb
i only wish i could find a place that carries the redline shockproof heavy. i'd be using it rather than the royal purple that's available where i live. i'm thinking it's time for a change though it if works better. my trans is quiet, no issues, as is the primary, but if i can improve it, why not?
I used the RP 85w140 for about a year, then changed to RL SPH because of the price difference ($4/qt.). I could tell no difference, so I wouldn't go to extremes trying to get RL with the expectation of better performance, as what you have now is an excellent gear oil.
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 10:35 AM
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I use RL in the primary and trans. this is where I order from:
http://www.myoilshop.com/
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http://www.morethantires.com/Redline_Oil.html
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 10:48 AM
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I use Mobil 1 V-Twin in the engine, Red Line V-Twin Primary in the primary and Red Line Heavy with Shock Proof in the trans...

The one guy is right though. It does look like Pepto Cherry....hehee

On the nice side, my leaks are color coded if I have any.
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 11:26 AM
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and it tastes good too
 
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Old 03-25-2010 | 12:03 PM
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Its delicious on waffles.
 



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