Page 1 of 2

Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:44 pm
by i like my R
I've been just been using Honda MTF but it seems to degrade pretty quickly and the shifting gets notchy. What do you guys all use in your Rs for track use?

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:40 am
by Aquafina
Torco RTF. If you have a clutch type LSD, add in a bottle of Torco Type F friction modifier.

https://wd-r.com/shop?olsPage=products% ... uid-change

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:23 pm
by hondarcb
I have the best luck with Amsoil Syncromesh in my H2 car with an OEM diff. Torco was a little notchy. Change it every 4 race weekends or so.

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:20 pm
by DC2Iggy
A few guys here use the Amsoil stuff and have not had any issue. Motul makes a few different transmission fluids with some geared towards racing applications.

I'm running Cusco Mission oil in mine with a Cusco plated diff.

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:48 pm
by coolhandluke
hondarcb wrote: Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:23 pm I have the best luck with Amsoil Syncromesh in my H2 car with an OEM diff. Torco was a little notchy. Change it every 4 race weekends or so.
Amsoil here as well. I wasn't a fan of Torco MTF. Their Torco RTF was better, but pricey.

Others have expressed satisfaction with:
-OEM MTF
-Half Torco RTF / Torco MTF
-Half Torco RTF / OEM MTF

Your mileage may vary.

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:57 pm
by i like my R
I'm going to give the Amsoil a shot, thanks guys.

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:53 am
by coolhandluke
One of our longest Expo Sponsors, VPR Motorsports, sells Amsoil:
https://vprmotorsports.com/t/transmission

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:19 pm
by i like my R
Thanks for the link, free shipping! :thumbup:

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:23 pm
by coolhandluke
i like my R wrote: Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:19 pm Thanks for the link, free shipping! :thumbup:
Victor is solid. He has been helping out the community for 15+ years now. Original ITR and CTR owner. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Tranny fluid for track use?

Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2018 1:57 am
by VPR Victor
Thanks to both Ryans for the support there!

I actually just posted in the Off-Topic Board for 10% off through the website. Minimum purchase of $50 since most items ship for free within the continental United States.

The Amsoil MTF is my best Amsoil seller. It's been a great product for the TYPE-R transmission and even more popular for the FK8 transmission which helps with that 2nd gear grinds a lot of people are getting.