E153 shifting sucks.... Options

[rdyzz]

So I used a Solara e153 in my 2gr swap. All the syncro's are in decent shape, I know this cause when we installed the qauife we inspected them. I'm using a southbend endurance 2 clutch, so far it holds very well. Fluid is redline mt-90, I may switch to redline LWSP. So far the up shifting is ok, but heel toe downshifts are very very notchy, for example at a current event I did I was downshifting for a corner, it just didn't want to go in, well I needed the gear so crunch grind into gear it went as a forced it. I didn't like that, its not enjoyable to know I have to destroy they syncros every time I downshift. I want to fix this problem.

Does anyone with the e153 have their transmission downshift like this? And I'm talking about when you really abuse the setup. Cause on the street I can ease into it and its ok.

I may also try this http://racingstrong.com/?p=236 But don't feel like taking the transmission off just to do this washer trick.


The 2gr has a very good powerband, it feels like it has even more torque in 3rd gear than my 3sge redtop in 2nd.



This post has been edited by rdyzz: Jun 12, 2015 - 8:56 AM

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I was going to put in some more helpful advice in afterwards, but the site died after hitting the post button.

The MT-90 should be good since it's GL-4 in the proper weight. Some people have luck using things like Synchromesh when their S54 and C60 start grinding third, but it's pretty much the equivalent of 5W-30 in viscosity. I'd look into using the ST205 shift cables first, and then if that doesn't get it for some reason start playing with different fluids.