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Re: Redline and Dinan Questions (archive)
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Posted by Bob on December 30, 2001 at 20:37:48:

In Reply to: Re: Redline and Dinan Questions posted by Neil Deshpande on December 29, 2001 at 23:28:35:


Bob:

My second hand experience has been that ATF is the way to go. Some people report synchro crunching with Redline that was cured with ATF. If it works and BMW recommends it and you have no issues stay with ATF.

Neil Deshpande
http://www.neilwerke.com

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Hi all,
What’s the current thinking on Redline MTL vice ATF in the M5 gearbox? Redline says that MTL is suitable for ATF applications but BMW says use ATF. My driving style is pretty conservative with the car rarely going over 80mph. I really just want to preserve the smooth shifting tranny that I currently enjoy.
With regard to Dinan. Is anyone using the Dinan cam gear and can you tell me your impressions of it what Chip (stock, Dinan, JimC, D'Sylva) you are using? I am interested, especially if it noticeably improves the midrange torque.
Thanks,
Bob
93 M5, Day 17 and still grinning from ear to ear.



Thanks Neal,
I will stick with the ATF. Any suggestions on increasing midrange torque? I have thought about a Dinan cam gear and/or replacing the 93 rear-end with one from a 91. I installed a Fahey cam gear in a M635 that seemed to help a bit but it retarded the exhaust cam timeing slightly while the Dinan advances it. I know you have allot of experience with the cars and was hoping you could offer some hints.


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