Would any of these shops tackle fixing an ACD if I buy the service parts online?

 

My name is Dave, I handle Tech sales and PR for AkumaMotorsports. Give me a call (732.326.0090) at the shop or drop me a line at Dave@akumamotorsports.com and we will take care of everything for you.

We are working on bettering communications and support to our clients and we are very active in the EVO community. John (Owner) is one of the best calibrators in the business and we have a great family atmosphere here.

Let me know when you want to chat or stop by.

-Dave

 

I can vouch for Akuma motorsports. Very clean shop with much love for Evos. Obviously Scooby specialists and some nice GTR WORK.

 

AkumaMotorsports is a full service shop and we can take care of everything that you need at very reasonable prices.

-Dave

 

Akuma has treated me right. Great shop, great techs.

 

Thanks all for kind comments we are always working on bettering customer service!

-Dave

 

After taking my car to Ivey, I'm the only one that will touch my car from now on. Went there a few years back to get my clutch done, they insisted that I buy a new flywheel and claimed they can't and wouldn't resurface my old flywheel. That was an extra $350 I wasn't expect to spend, plus I had to wait 3 extra days just so they could get the flywheel. They left a giant ziptie on my drive shaft and downpipe. Forgot one of the three major grounds causing my car to not start sometimes randomly, and lastly put Pennzoil Synchromesh in my transmission. I mean I'm not here trying to blast Iveytune but I was not satisfied with my visit at all.

Went to Akuma's dyno day a few months back and they seem like really cool guys. Never had any work done by them though.

 

You needed a flywheel the old one was no good when we removed it, they can explode and cause big damage. It took a few days with the delay of getting it in, not a big deal.
Large zip tie is plastic and used to hold the exhaust up when the downpipe is removed, not a big deal, tech must have forgotten to cut it off, no damage will be done. No excuses he should have removed it.
Pennzol synchromesh works well in these transmissions and we use it quite a bit, has the rating needed, we also use redline for the trans.
As for the Ground I have no idea about that, not saying it's impossible but very unlikely.

Sean

 

Non Issue. Have ran it nearly 150k in my EVO. Only fluid trans has ever seen after the factory fill. Anyone that tells you it will ruin your trans is a fool PERIOD



On topic: I still do not recommend any shops in the state of NJ to anyone though.

 

I was given no explaination to what was wrong with the old flywheel that's why I was put off by it. I was told by your sales representative that you never resurface flywheels. I mean of course I'm not blaming you guys for the flywheel delay because no one but UPS can control that. It kind of was a big deal because the car is daily driven, but that's okay.

For the ground, it was the ground coming out of the starter loom that bolts to the bellhousing. It makes no sense to remove that bolt to do any other work on the car other than dropping the transmission.


I just felt that if I was paying professionals to do it, it should be done 100% correctly. Though we are all human and make mistakes. I just wasn't satisfied with my visit.
Quote from TRE
"Synchromesh/Synchroshift gear oils
While it has been found that the Synchromesh/Synchroshift type oils can sometimes improve the effectiveness of the synchronizers, allowing for faster shifts at higher rpms, this oil does not have enough film strength to ensure long gear and bearing life for the Mitsubishi transmissions. Synchromesh/shift type oils are used in transmissions that are found in low torque applications that don't ask much from the oil in regards of film strength.

Transmissions that call for Synchromesh type gear oils are designed with wide gear shaft spacing which greatly reduces the force on the gear teeth and large bearings so that they can used these low film strength oils. The reason behind it is to reduce parasitic frictional losses and to improve shift quality. If you have a weak synchro, you may want to try the “Synchromesh/Synchroshift” type oils. However, it is our strict recommendation that you use the proper GL rating that the transmission was designed to use. Check your owner's manual for this information.

Use of GL-5 spec gear oil isn't recommended in your manual transmission except for certain conditions. The EP (Extreme Pressure) additives found in GL-5 may reduce the effectiveness of your synchronizers making the transmission shift poorly and tarnish them over time. However, it should also be noted that if you are wanting an oil that does provide higher film strength and added protection against gear & bearing wear, you may consider using a GL-5 spec gear oil. Just remember that it will not shift as good at the high rpms and that it will oxidize the synchros over time."


Quote from Jack's trans:


"Transmission, ALL Mitsubishi:

DO NOT use Synchromesh, BG Synchroshift I or II, or Royal Purple. These fluids will destroy synchros and gears and void your warranty!"

 

Nothing new read it all before. 140k my car has used nothing but. Paints a bit of a different picture.

I'll put another 100k on it and report back. Folks have been using it for years in these trans without issue. If fact TRE is who recommended Pennzoil Syncromesh to me verbally nearly 8 years ago. Recommend a no more than 8k drain interval and I've been following since.

I wouldn't use another fluid if it were free at this point.

 

I am truly sorry that you had such an experience. That ground is the ground I figured you were speaking about but its very hard to not put that back on, I am sure it could happen, people make mistakes, I have never had that here so you are the first report. Should have let me know, I would have taken care of that and the person that did it.
Flywheel is for your safety, they come apart sometimes so I would rather not risk it. I don't remember if there is a delay but we have the fastest turnaround in this area.

Please call me and give me more info name etc, I need to figure out who worked on the car.

We have been doing these transmissions a long time now, that fluid is suitable for it along with redline MT90, tested over the years no ill effect.

Sean

 

That is a very good point. I didn't think of that. Safety is a number one concern that should never triumph over a couple extra dollar bills.

I mean if it works for you why stop? When it was first introduced to my transmission it started grinding a few thousand miles later, but that could have very well just been coincidence.