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08-09-2013, 10:38 AM #1
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Mercon V in 4L60E
Has anyone used MERCON V in their trannys instead of DEXRON III? I am installing my Yank SS3600 soon and after draining the trans I have a case of Merc V that I want to use. I looked up information about merc v and its supposed to be a replacement to DEX III, it meets and exceeds all the propertied of DEX III. Anyone done this / think this is a bad idea? Car is stock motor stock tranny.
95 Z28 hard top - LT1, 4L60e, bolt ons, Yank SS3600, suspension, viking coil overs, 3.42 10 bolt, 3320 lbs - 12.304 @ 108.52mph 1.69 60'
08 Saab 9-7x - L96 6.0 swap, L92 heads/intake/TB, LS6 cam, LS9 springs, 7.425" hardened pushrods, CAI, 1-3/4" stepped LT's, catback, 4L60E, FTI 3000 278mm converter
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08-10-2013, 11:56 AM #2
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isn't that a ford atf?
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08-11-2013, 06:15 PM #3
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I don't Ford produces it, but they use it in their cars mostly. Regardless I've read it is a certified replacement to ALL older Mercon and Dexron fluids. It is made to work in trannys that used Mercon and that used Dexron. I think some Ford trucks used Dex III...
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95 Z28 hard top - LT1, 4L60e, bolt ons, Yank SS3600, suspension, viking coil overs, 3.42 10 bolt, 3320 lbs - 12.304 @ 108.52mph 1.69 60'
08 Saab 9-7x - L96 6.0 swap, L92 heads/intake/TB, LS6 cam, LS9 springs, 7.425" hardened pushrods, CAI, 1-3/4" stepped LT's, catback, 4L60E, FTI 3000 278mm converter
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08-14-2013, 12:49 AM #4
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I used it when I rebuilt my trans and installed the stall converter. Seems fine so far.
96' Formula, Bolt ons only and in the 12's
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08-14-2013, 06:33 AM #5
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I did it when I swapped my transmission with the new engine. The guy who was helping me has been doing it for years and never had any issues
383, Eagle crank, scat rods, Mahle pistons, 238/248 .565 cam. 3k stall, AFR 210 heads, Pacesetter LT, 58 MM TB and a few other goodies.
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08-14-2013, 07:14 AM #6
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I have used it several times...no issues
1997 Camaro stalled cammed......428/370 NA
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08-14-2013, 09:09 AM #7
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Awesome guys thanks for the info. That will save me some bucks for sure don't have to buy a whole case. When you do a converter tranny drain and refill how much fluid do you put in?
95 Z28 hard top - LT1, 4L60e, bolt ons, Yank SS3600, suspension, viking coil overs, 3.42 10 bolt, 3320 lbs - 12.304 @ 108.52mph 1.69 60'
08 Saab 9-7x - L96 6.0 swap, L92 heads/intake/TB, LS6 cam, LS9 springs, 7.425" hardened pushrods, CAI, 1-3/4" stepped LT's, catback, 4L60E, FTI 3000 278mm converter
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