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BiG MiKE86 · 05-10-2020, 07:22 AM

Guys I?m running Redline MT-85 fluid and I get some nasty shifts when the trans is cold but it shifts great once it finally warms up. You guys have the same experience? What?s everyone using?

Also with a the brand new trans do you guys change the fluid after a few miles or nah?

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Boostin Caffeine · 05-10-2020, 09:22 AM

What?s up dudes.. Newbie, but FAR long time lurker of the forums, just here to shed some info that may or may not have been covered before.

Starting off, the Factory CDXXX to End of service cover is 28?

With the collins A340, it?s the same 28?. Maybe useless to know, but that means the sandwich plate Adaptor adds about 1/2? to the total length.

I?m running factory flywheel M/T 3RZ bolts, this is because the Collins kit comes with some trash nonflanged grade 10.9 bolts. The 3RZ are 12 point, and high grade with factory thread locker cost: $20 from my local Yota dealer.
The collins Full Kit comes with some trash Ebay clutch setup, so I opted for a Southbends Clutch, and my Slave cylinder is a factory GM part, as far as my clutch lines and Bleeder valve, I went with the ISR T56 remote kit (comes with Wilwood MC setup). As far as the shifter goes, many probably know by now the collins shifter is trash, I made the mistake of buying it, and I?ll post a vid of how suicidal the shifts are.

Collins Shifter:
https://youtu.be/eolBShUOVfY

The Diff I?ll be using is an Early model Q45 6 bolt diff, with z33 axles. This diff is a similar ratio as the factory 350z rear diff, but complete bolt on for S13s.

I?ve bought both my CD009 Transmissions for $200, the trick is to look for 05? G/Z transmission, most of these are marked CD#1 on the casings. This doesn?t mean they are CD001 or CD008. Nissan recalled some transmissions for the syncros, and replaced the transmissions with Early CD009s. I?ve confirmed my ?Gold? transmission is in fact a true CD009 with ConceptZMotorsports. But it was for sale as a CD001, and I?ve seen others posted for sale the same way. Just a good thing to keep in mind while looking for them.

Sorry for longish post, but hopefully something is useful to someone.

e30gangsta · 05-10-2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BiG MiKE86

Guys I?m running Redline MT-85 fluid and I get some nasty shifts when the trans is cold but it shifts great once it finally warms up. You guys have the same experience? What?s everyone using?

Also with a the brand new trans do you guys change the fluid after a few miles or nah?

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Switch to amsoil. Helped my cd a lot back in the day in my Z.

BiG MiKE86 · 05-10-2020, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by e30gangsta

Switch to amsoil. Helped my cd a lot back in the day in my Z.

Word ill have to give it a shot. Thanks!

LoSt180 · 05-11-2020, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by e30gangsta

Switch to amsoil. Helped my cd a lot back in the day in my Z.

Wild, I didn't like Amsoil in my G35. Was notchy in the winter when cold, Redline MT85 has been great for me.

I know some of the older trans pre-CD009 were notchy simply due to the unrevised syncro setup on those (double cone vs triple cone in CD009). A lot of people just call any Z33 trans a CD009 not realizing the early models kinda sucked.

e30gangsta · 05-11-2020, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LoSt180

Wild, I didn't like Amsoil in my G35. Was notchy in the winter when cold, Redline MT85 has been great for me.

I know some of the older trans pre-CD009 were notchy simply due to the unrevised syndro setup on those (double cone vs triple cone in CD009). A lot of people just call any Z33 trans a CD009 not realizing the early models kinda sucked.

We're in Florida not Maryland. Mike run the amsoil trust me on this.

RalliartRsX · 05-12-2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by e30gangsta

We're in Florida not Maryland. Mike run the amsoil trust me on this.

Link to which formulation or details to which Amsoil gear oil you used?

LoSt180 · 05-13-2020, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RalliartRsX

Link to which formulation or details to which Amsoil gear oil you used?

Their Manual Transmission Lube 75W-90 is GL4 formulated.
https://www.amsoil.com/p/manual-tran...be-75w-90-mtg/

05-10-2020, 07:22 AM	#1
BiG MiKE86 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Age: 38 Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Guys I?m running Redline MT-85 fluid and I get some nasty shifts when the trans is cold but it shifts great once it finally warms up. You guys have the same experience? What?s everyone using? Also with a the brand new trans do you guys change the fluid after a few miles or nah? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________

05-10-2020, 09:22 AM	#2
Boostin Caffeine Join Date: May 2020 Location: Chatt, TN Age: 28 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What?s up dudes.. Newbie, but FAR long time lurker of the forums, just here to shed some info that may or may not have been covered before. Starting off, the Factory CDXXX to End of service cover is 28? With the collins A340, it?s the same 28?. Maybe useless to know, but that means the sandwich plate Adaptor adds about 1/2? to the total length. I?m running factory flywheel M/T 3RZ bolts, this is because the Collins kit comes with some trash nonflanged grade 10.9 bolts. The 3RZ are 12 point, and high grade with factory thread locker cost: $20 from my local Yota dealer. The collins Full Kit comes with some trash Ebay clutch setup, so I opted for a Southbends Clutch, and my Slave cylinder is a factory GM part, as far as my clutch lines and Bleeder valve, I went with the ISR T56 remote kit (comes with Wilwood MC setup). As far as the shifter goes, many probably know by now the collins shifter is trash, I made the mistake of buying it, and I?ll post a vid of how suicidal the shifts are. Collins Shifter: https://youtu.be/eolBShUOVfY The Diff I?ll be using is an Early model Q45 6 bolt diff, with z33 axles. This diff is a similar ratio as the factory 350z rear diff, but complete bolt on for S13s. I?ve bought both my CD009 Transmissions for $200, the trick is to look for 05? G/Z transmission, most of these are marked CD#1 on the casings. This doesn?t mean they are CD001 or CD008. Nissan recalled some transmissions for the syncros, and replaced the transmissions with Early CD009s. I?ve confirmed my ?Gold? transmission is in fact a true CD009 with ConceptZMotorsports. But it was for sale as a CD001, and I?ve seen others posted for sale the same way. Just a good thing to keep in mind while looking for them. Sorry for longish post, but hopefully something is useful to someone.