Re: is there a less expensive way to put tremec into 71 ply
[Re: hemibeep]
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07/04/10 04:25 PM
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From what found when I looked into this some time back is yes you can put one in yourself for cheaper. You would have to buy a generic tko-600 trans and round up/fab all the other necessary parts. The main issue with that is you won't get a stock shifter location because I don't think anyone sells that shifter location adapter that keisler uses, but I could be wrong. You can shave some $ by not buying the whole kit, but it will add up quick. I think just a bare TKO is over 2 grand, add in custom driveshaft length needed, bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, fab your own trans crossmember, etc etc etc it adds up in $$ fast. I decided to put an 833 trans in mine for now for a lot cheaper.
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Re: is there a less expensive way to put tremec into 71 ply
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07/05/10 10:57 AM
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Dave,....unless your handy at machining/fabrication and have the time for repeated mock-ups, attempt your own install,....however,..Keisler has a lower cost alternate in the T-45 5spd (350-425 ft lb application) these kits depending on your requirements and componets, start at approx $1600-up,....IMHO I'd recommend doing the job once and correctly, using a TKO 600,....I've done a number of 71 B Body application useing the TKO 600,...it is a direct bolt in with regards to everything but the factory Z bar,...I'd recommend the hyd. throwout bearing assy,...if your set on having the factory Z bar, you'll be faced with some fabrication to get the geometry correct,....however the rest of the install is straight forward "bolt-on", console shifter location is dead on,....most important install items are driveline angle verification with a inclination meter, and bellhousing dial-in with a dial indicator
Mike
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Re: is there a less expensive way to put tremec into 71 ply
[Re: 64 Savoy]
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07/05/10 07:20 PM
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What could be a potential source for a "pre-owned" TKO 600??
64..............
It's an aftermarket-only transmission. I think the mustang cobra supercharged had that transmission in it one year, or a very similar trans but my memory is a bit foggy on that one .
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Re: is there a less expensive way to put tremec into 71 ply
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07/06/10 07:57 AM
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watch fleabay for a tremec 3450 or 3550 out of a mustang....or a T-56 6 speed if you're not worried about hacking the floor.
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Re: is there a less expensive way to put tremec into 71 ply
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07/06/10 10:26 AM
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I have picked up two used TKO600 transmissions from this website http://forums.corral.net/forums/They don't pop up all of the time, but if you are patient, one will come along. I paid $1,000 for one and $1,100 for the other. Mustang guys swap parts around like most folks change underwear as they are always changing their combos! Most of the turbo guys start off with a stick, then change to an automatic as the power level increases.
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Re: is there a less expensive way to put tremec into 71 ply
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07/06/10 11:35 AM
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www.craiglook.comsearch tko600 found 20 hits nationally...looks to be a number of used trannies for ~$1500
1976 Spinnaker White Plymouth Duster, /6 A833OD 1986 Silver/Twilight Blue Chrysler 5th Ave HotRod **SOLD!*** 2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T 2017 Grand Cherokee Overland 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude (holy crap, my daughter is driving)
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