Lock-out, missed shifts - Mystery solved?

[Mach1 Of A Kind]

Trans is rebuilt and installed. Fiore firewall adjuster and clutch quadrant installed as well. All I can say is wow does this thing shift like butter now. Trany has all the good stuff in it now and the builder said it will handle anything I throw at it.

[ASH302]

i stand corrected bout mine, it shifts way better but when its cold **** does the leg get tired, its so **** stiff. so i'm going to try a different set up

Steeda double hook quad, and FW adj
Stock cable.

[Mach! Schnell!]

I see the subject of tranny fluids has been beat to death and I don't expect fluids to be miracle cures, but I figure it's worth posting Tremec's latest recommendations for the newcomers (like me).

1. Tremec does not recommend GM sychromesh in the 3650.
2. Tremec says they have evaluated RP and quote "do not use RP Synchromax in the 3650" . "It has more additives than ATF and those additives will eat the blocker rings". It may shift better for awhile, but it will hurt in the long run.
3. What do they recommend? Mobil 1 synth ATF.

I'm draining the Synchromax that I just paid $60 for and putting in Mobil 1 + Lucas this weekend.

[toad]

Originally Posted by Mach! Schnell!

I see the subject of tranny fluids has been beat to death and I don't expect fluids to be miracle cures, but I figure it's worth posting Tremec's latest recommendations for the newcomers (like me).

1. Tremec does not recommend GM sychromesh in the 3650.
2. Tremec says they have evaluated RP and quote "do not use RP Synchromax in the 3650" . "It has more additives than ATF and those additives will eat the blocker rings". It may shift better for awhile, but it will hurt in the long run.
3. What do they recommend? Mobil 1 synth ATF.

I'm draining the Synchromax that I just paid $60 for and putting in Mobil 1 + Lucas this weekend.

I have had RP synchromesh in for about 70,000 miles. I guess my tranny is crap now. Still works good though.

Maybe it is time to change it.

[88BlkStngGT]

Originally Posted by Mach! Schnell!

I see the subject of tranny fluids has been beat to death and I don't expect fluids to be miracle cures, but I figure it's worth posting Tremec's latest recommendations for the newcomers (like me).

1. Tremec does not recommend GM sychromesh in the 3650.
2. Tremec says they have evaluated RP and quote "do not use RP Synchromax in the 3650" . "It has more additives than ATF and those additives will eat the blocker rings". It may shift better for awhile, but it will hurt in the long run.
3. What do they recommend? Mobil 1 synth ATF.

I'm draining the Synchromax that I just paid $60 for and putting in Mobil 1 + Lucas this weekend.

Update to this thread:
I've been in an ongoing conversation with Tony @ Astroperformance: Tremec says use GM synchromesh in the 3650. Definitely.

[FastHorse]

It's been 3 weeks that I got my Mach 1 and since then, I think the tranny is about to die because of missed shifts when high revving and no synch at all in reverse. Then I found that thread and decided to order those Fiore parts. I can't wait to receive them. I hope the tranny is not so damaged...

[FastHorse]

I installed the kit and WOW! What a difference! It now shifts nearly as well as any other car I owned before. It definitely worth the 100 $.

Thanks for the info.

[USACUBS]

I hadn't seen this thread, but called Scott Hoag at MRT and explained to him the problems that I was having, which were EXACTLY the same as the ones described in the first post! Scotts answer: I ordered a clutch cable and billet quadrant from him, had it installed and AMAZING difference! I had it done about 2 months ago and have only been to the track once since, but it really seems to make a difference for me. Now, I DO have to get used to a whole new pedal feel, but things were MUCH more consistant and I'm sure with a little more seat time ET's will improve even more. My AVERAGE et did go down about .1 and I have done NO OTHER MODS except this one.

[Tric306]

Ok were can I get this fiore kit I'n Toronto Canada?

[TheWaterSkier]

For those who have installed the fiore adjuster...

I scoped out the job today after recieving the kit from LethalPerformance (Fiore adjuster and Steeda Quadrant). The Steeda piece comes with a sleeve for one side and a nylon washer for the other to position the quadrant correcty which is great. Looking under the dash, the two clips that need to be removed have been inserted from above (I'm sure the whole set of pedals was pre-assembled and then installed in the car). Getting them out looks to be a job for angled needle nose?

Inside the engine bay, I can't see how you could get a drill lined up to make the larger holes. I didn't remove the PCV as I was just scoping out the job, but visually, I can't see getting a drill in there straight. I did remove the driver's seat which was pretty easy. As for the comment about the studs and covering them, you can just thread another nut on the stud along with the one that came off and tighten them together and then remove the whole stud. No more back gouging.

Can someone explain the procedure (and tools) they used before I commit to the job please? I don't want to get half way through and realize I don't have the correct tool(s) to complete the job.

[Runcnc]

finally did this mod over the weekend & love the way my car shifts now.
no more lockout and can actually feel when my clutch is disengaged .

If you're on the fence on doing this mod just do it,you will be happy you did.

[04dsgMACHONE]

Got the Fiore quadrant and FWA for Christmas, really hoping it does the trick it really sucks not being able to blast 1st to 2nd without worrying about it. Makes my 4.30s obsolete because I can't enjoy them!

I also have had a squeaky TOB since I got it a couple years ago, and have some kind of scratching noise while in 5th gear that I can tell is coming from the transmission.