Follow up comment. Got to try driving in conditions in the low 30s. It seems the shift stiffness starts to get more disruptive below 35F. At these temps it is still performing similar to how schaffers was doing in the mid 50s which I find to be a great improvement. But point is to be aware it gets significantly tougher as temps dip into the 30s. Oil seemed to warm up to normal after a couple miles of driving.
Noise dampening is the main reason for people with single mass flywheels (which I’m planning to convert to eventually). Another reason is that Mercedes/getrag designed the trans to run with 50 weight. Some may argue the thicker oil provides better protection as well.
I tried it for a couple of weeks but went back to Amsoil 75-90 MTG. It is the slickest shifting fluid I've tried after the smf conversion.
relaxing cutting through them gears, thanks for the content!
Follow up comment. Got to try driving in conditions in the low 30s. It seems the shift stiffness starts to get more disruptive below 35F. At these temps it is still performing similar to how schaffers was doing in the mid 50s which I find to be a great improvement. But point is to be aware it gets significantly tougher as temps dip into the 30s. Oil seemed to warm up to normal after a couple miles of driving.
Why use 50 weight to begin with?
Noise dampening is the main reason for people with single mass flywheels (which I’m planning to convert to eventually). Another reason is that Mercedes/getrag designed the trans to run with 50 weight. Some may argue the thicker oil provides better protection as well.