razbagz Member 10 Member For: 13y 10m 16d Posted 20/12/10 12:22 PM Share Posted 20/12/10 12:22 PM The aim of this thread is to compile an information factsheet and experience register on the 4 speed that graces the early XR6Ts.Ill start with a few Qs that hopefully can be easily answered:What are the telltale signs of a tired 4 speed?What transmission oil should I use?What power (on avg.) can this box handle? I dont mean the one that broke standard, or the freak that held up to do 10's. An agreed power figure would be nice.How and why does a transmission cooler extend and increase longivity of 4 speeds in regards to handling extra power?When a rebuild is in order, what modifications and how much should I be looking at on average?If I was to take my car to the dragstrip, should I use tiptronic to improve my time? and is it fine to stall it up at the tree with generally no ill effects?So there is a few, I think I roughly know the answers to most of these but I want to get the ball rolling with this.Cheers,Raz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 21y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 20/12/10 02:29 PM Share Posted 20/12/10 02:29 PM good idea dude!some douches are very secret squirrel about their ways of making these old girls hold together though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 14y 11m 1d Gender: Male Posted 20/12/10 07:12 PM Share Posted 20/12/10 07:12 PM (edited) At the drags I slot it across to performance (dont actually change gears myself) I figure seeing as though im inexperienced that's one less variable to stuff up.My btr is standard and I stall it up to roughly 2200-2400 but I dont really look at tacho whilst doing so.Alot of people say not to boost in 4th but I do with no ill effects so far.I use castrol TQ95 in my btr as it is recommended and havnt had any dramas, ive changed it two or three times in the 30k ive had the car.I have an oil cooler mounted in between the intercooler and condenser, wich obviously keeps the oil cool and therefore it doesnt burn and lose its lubricating properties etcMost people experience flaring on gearchanges when there btr is about f*ckedCheers Blake Edited 20/12/10 07:17 PM by possum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molloy Member 216 Member For: 16y 2m 5d Gender: Male Location: Taree Posted 20/12/10 07:19 PM Share Posted 20/12/10 07:19 PM Sounds great! lets also include places where you can get a rebuild with ph numbers etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razbagz Member 10 Member For: 13y 10m 16d Posted 20/12/10 10:12 PM Author Share Posted 20/12/10 10:12 PM At the drags I slot it across to performance (dont actually change gears myself) I figure seeing as though im inexperienced that's one less variable to stuff up.My btr is standard and I stall it up to roughly 2200-2400 but I dont really look at tacho whilst doing so.Alot of people say not to boost in 4th but I do with no ill effects so far.I use castrol TQ95 in my btr as it is recommended and havnt had any dramas, ive changed it two or three times in the 30k ive had the car.I have an oil cooler mounted in between the intercooler and condenser, wich obviously keeps the oil cool and therefore it doesnt burn and lose its lubricating properties etcMost people experience flaring on gearchanges when there btr is about f*ckedCheers Blake Whoa so when you slot it into performance mode and dont change gears yourself, it changes them for you???Yeah guys throw any info you think might be of any benifit for other forum users, im very new to the forum so im sure if I ask nicely one of the mods will merge topics if you see them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Donating Members 553 Member For: 14y 11m 1d Gender: Male Posted 20/12/10 11:15 PM Share Posted 20/12/10 11:15 PM Yep just slot it across but dont touch it, should show up "perf" or something similar in the instrument cluster next to D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 16y 10m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 21/12/10 12:41 AM Share Posted 21/12/10 12:41 AM Great Idea, if it takes off I'll pin it to the top of the driveline forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razbagz Member 10 Member For: 13y 10m 16d Posted 21/12/10 01:10 AM Author Share Posted 21/12/10 01:10 AM This is a good thread...Does headsex come onto these forums of late? Someone call him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32dan Donating Members 62 Member For: 13y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 21/12/10 01:11 AM Share Posted 21/12/10 01:11 AM can these boxes be shift kitted, stronger bands ? I was told there isnt much out there for them, unlike the old Expensive Daewoo 4 speed where there is heaps of aftermarket gear for them...does this sound correct..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 16y 10m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 21/12/10 01:13 AM Share Posted 21/12/10 01:13 AM No. Well theres enough to get them into the 10's what more do you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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