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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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i am going to do my 4l80e swap into my 2002 camaro ss. trans is built 1996 core with trans brake built by jakes performance.
now my 2 questions are,
1. what is the best way to flush all fluid out.
2. what type of trans fluid should be used dex iii? and what brand do you like.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Are you looking to flush it yourself? I know most oil/lube shops have a pumping system to fill/flush the tranny, to help ensure all the old stuff is removed. I just had that done on my TA last month.

I used Mobil synthetic ATF, mainly because that's what the shop used, and because I use Mobil-1 oil too. I've read decent things about it over the years, but have no real clue where it generally ranks compared to other brands.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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im doing the swap and want to flush whole system since i don't know when last flush was, i want a fresh start for my new performance trans its brand new and dry. just incase there was anything wrong with the 4l60e that is coming out. dont wanna take a chance with the new trans going in.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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and on the trans fluid looking for answers from guys using built trans not stock.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by +badss+
and on the trans fluid looking for answers from guys using built trans not stock.
Roger, yeah I don't know much, but not knowing you're own tech level I threw my 2 cents out there for you. But I'm getting that you're on an advanced level, so...

good luck
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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sorry that wasn't meant towards you at all. i was just putting more info to help others respond i don't know what you have for a trans im just trying to figure out the best way to do the swap is all man sorry if i offended you. thats not how i roll.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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No no, I in no way took offense at it, no worries. I knew it was just more info, as you say...

And ps I'm not trolling around, I just happened to hit refresh just in time to see this post right after you posted it!
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jakes said dex iii will be fine. so can i just buy some cheapo fluid or something else. and as for the flush, im taking out a 92k mile 4l60e and swapping in a built 1996 model 4l80e that's built for drag racing. just wanna know best way i can do myself to flush out old fluids incase there was anything bad in 4l60e,
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Regular Dexron is fine.
You can blow brake-clean and compressed air through the lines both directions until they are clean.
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cool thanks everyone for responses. cant wait to get swap done.
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