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Whats better Redline or Honda MTF ?
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MTF Fluid
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Honda white cap:biggrin:
Honda
I have Redline MTF currently in my NSX. It's hard to go through the gears until it warms up.
--Conrad
I have Redline MTF currently in my NSX. It's hard to go through the gears until it warms up.
--Conrad
redline sucks in the nsx. Mine made the car feel like crap.
According to Amsoil, for a 1991 NSX, its recommended to use the Signature Series 0W-30 engine oil in the tranny. But for a 2005 NSX, they recommend the synchromesh 5W-30.
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductRecommendations.aspx?FromIndex=1&url2=1991+ACURA+NSX+2
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductRecommendations.aspx?FromIndex=1&url2=1991+ACURA+NSX+2
I got the Syncromesh in my 93 for 30k miles.
No issues whatsoever.
And it's handling the SOS SC additional HP with no issues
Been using the Redline MTL since 1997. Extremely happy with it. (JDM gears. 4.55 R&P)
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I used MTL on the, GTO, FD and NSX and notice a night and day improvement going to the Amsoil.
Same results for my brother's RX8.
I switched over to Amsoiil MTF about 10k miles ago too. Runs fine, but I didnt get the "day and night" difference from my previous Honda MTF.
Not so much difference in shifting between the Honda MTF vs. Amsoil Synchromesh.
Amsoil vs. Redline - alot of difference.
Been using the Redline MTL since 1997. Extremely happy with it. (JDM gears. 4.55 R&P)
I've tried Redline MTL, Honda MTF, and synthetic motor oil in the transmission of my NSX, and noticed absolutely no difference in ease of shifting (or in anything else). Now I stick with the Honda MTF.
The reason I put the Redline MTL in my tranny in the first place was that the manufacturer of the 4:55 ring and pinion (Comptech) REQUIRED (not "suggested") it.... and here we are 14 years later and the MTL continues to work well.
Maybe Redline MTF is fine on the 5-speeds but doesn't work as well with the 6-speed NSX's. Can anyone else chime in with this combo?
--Conrad
--Conrad
I'm using this as well. My tranny was slightly notchy and this completely cured it. No I'm not knocking Hondas MTF, I had it for a year and simply wanted to see if the Amsoil would make it shift better and well, it did. I think people will see different results depending on mileage and how you drive.
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Same here minus a couple years. I wonder if some fluids are better at reducing wear and others that are better for shifting feel. I'm under the impression that products like the friction modified are intended to make a worn transmission feel better, not necessarily reduce the wear that leads to feel issues. I also wonder if CT recommended Redline (required for warranty of R&P) because it really is better for longevity...or just because of their sponsorship. I know the MTF from back in the day wasn't very good (or previous owners had no clue how to shift) as the synchros were not in the best shape before they were replaced during the gear/R&P upgrade.
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I hope you've changed it since then.
Amsoil says on their website regarding this fluid:
Is this an issue in our application?
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The 91-94 NSX uses a wet clutch type limited slip differential. The diff is lubricated by the MTF circulating through the transmission. If Amsoil is saying not to use it in this application on the box, then I would not use it. It might lead to premature wear of the clutch pack, or other differential components. I use Honda white cap in my NSX and it shifts like butta.
Of course the LarryB rebuild may have something to do with that too... The 91-94 NSX uses a wet clutch type limited slip differential. The diff is lubricated by the MTF circulating through the transmission. If Amsoil is saying not to use it in this application on the box, then I would not use it. It might lead to premature wear of the clutch pack, or other differential components. I use Honda white cap in my NSX and it shifts like butta.
Perhaps this is why Amsoil suggests using their Signature Series 0W-30 engine oil in the tranny.
It probably dosn't have the proper friction modifiers intended for clutch plates that constantly slip against eachother.The 91-94 NSX uses a wet clutch type limited slip differential. The diff is lubricated by the MTF circulating through the transmission. If Amsoil is saying not to use it in this application on the box, then I would not use it. It might lead to premature wear of the clutch pack, or other differential components. I use Honda white cap in my NSX and it shifts like butta.
