Protrans Fluid

Jim Wahl · 10-27-2009, 05:23 PM

What is the difference in type F and type FA ? Jim

Todd Boyer · 10-27-2009, 08:28 PM

My trans man told me I should run Mopar + 3 (likely now +4) in my 904 when I ran it a few years back. Surely not a ProTrans, but a slightly worked 904 with a Dynamic converter. He said the +3 had a better friction coefficient. I think that is also why Type F is recommended.

Todd Boyer · 10-27-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longbob

F is for stick shift

FA is for automatic

Sounds like the FA should work...no?

Todd Boyer · 10-28-2009, 09:27 AM

I totally missed the SS/F - SS/FA joke part of your answer. I though it was actual tech speak...

FED 387 · 10-28-2009, 09:59 AM

my understanding is Type A is for older automatics ( like in the 60's) --Type F is for stuff up to the late 70's---Dexron/Mercon for up to the late 80's early 90's---FA replaces both A & F--- dexron II & III is the replacement for all of the previous fluids---F has the best friction modifiers for the harshest/firmer shifts in a racing trans------Best advice "follow the trans builders reccomendations"---Comp387

bsa633 · 10-28-2009, 01:46 PM

Dave told me ""as long it is red"...awesome stuff those tranny´s....cheapest trans you will ever buy...in the long run!

Everett Vassar · 11-05-2009, 12:19 PM

Not sure about stockers or S/Stockers. But I know a few bracket guys who use straight hydraulic oil from tractor supply.Buy it in 5 gal pails much cheaper than ATF and they swear by it.----I dont know never tried it.

John Langer · 11-05-2009, 02:29 PM

I have a couple of pro-flites. I was told by both Dave and marv to run type F.

10-27-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Protrans Fluid What is the difference in type F and type FA ? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

10-27-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Protrans Fluid My trans man told me I should run Mopar + 3 (likely now +4) in my 904 when I ran it a few years back. Surely not a ProTrans, but a slightly worked 904 with a Dynamic converter. He said the +3 had a better friction coefficient. I think that is also why Type F is recommended. Last edited by Todd Boyer; 10-27-2009 at 08:28 PM. Reason: Needed more info

10-28-2009, 09:27 AM	#4
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Protrans Fluid I totally missed the SS/F - SS/FA joke part of your answer. I though it was actual tech speak...

10-28-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,417 Likes: 522 Liked 331 Times in 179 Posts	Re: Protrans Fluid my understanding is Type A is for older automatics ( like in the 60's) --Type F is for stuff up to the late 70's---Dexron/Mercon for up to the late 80's early 90's---FA replaces both A & F--- dexron II & III is the replacement for all of the previous fluids---F has the best friction modifiers for the harshest/firmer shifts in a racing trans------Best advice "follow the trans builders reccomendations"---Comp387

10-28-2009, 01:46 PM	#6
bsa633 Banned Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 310 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Protrans Fluid Dave told me ""as long it is red"...awesome stuff those tranny´s....cheapest trans you will ever buy...in the long run!

11-05-2009, 12:19 PM	#7
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Protrans Fluid Not sure about stockers or S/Stockers. But I know a few bracket guys who use straight hydraulic oil from tractor supply.Buy it in 5 gal pails much cheaper than ATF and they swear by it.----I dont know never tried it.

11-05-2009, 02:29 PM	#8
John Langer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Protrans Fluid I have a couple of pro-flites. I was told by both Dave and marv to run type F.