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Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: krautrock] #2847904
11/17/20 11:32 PM
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Good question. bump


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Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: jcc] #2848542
11/19/20 10:43 AM
11/19/20 10:43 AM
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I emailed Tremec, they said this trans uses the same bell housing as the TKO (makes sense that they would design it like that). One of these would be pretty awesome in my 67 Coronet.
I'd guess there would still be some cutting/welding to get it all mounted and I've got an Auto car so I'd have to do pedals and all that stuff, would want to fab up a master/slave hyd setup for the clutch I guess. Seems like alot of work and research...

Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: krautrock] #2848564
11/19/20 11:22 AM
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Ive got a complete parts list by just requesting a quote. The big one is trans crossmember and the shifter location. Mopars are offset to the driver's side and these transmissions have shifters that are at centerline. The mods that SST does puts the shifter to the left side.

If you could get SST to sell you just the transmission then you could just piece it all together and fab a simple crossmember. They also sell the pedals and the 4 speed hump. For an auto to man. conversion it may be easier (maybe not cheaper) to just go with the "kit". If you already have collected pedals and a 4 speed hump then I would piece it together. I already have the whole TKO kit installed in my car from years ago so I'm going to email them and see if they will just sell the trans due to the TKX being a replacement part for the TKO.


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Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: JP8] #2851113
11/24/20 09:18 PM
11/24/20 09:18 PM
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Just judging by the shape and the shifter location, it looks like you'd still be doing a lot of cutting and patching, need a centered shifter location and the whole shift rail area is taller than an A-833.

Now, you also look at installing basically the chevy version and now you need a Mopar to muncie quicktime bellhousing, the aftermarket slave cylinder kits (which honestly I am not a fan of), and still need a GM clutch disk for the 23 spline...and you're on your own for the crossmember, which may also not clear the original torsion bar crossmember. Still buying a driveshaft with a C6 yoke.

I did the T56 Magnum conversion with the ToddRon crossmember, made my own floor with mostly a pre-fab 6-speed tunnel for a Chevelle, took out the aftermarket slave kit and went for a 2002 Camaro slave, driven it for two years and it's still amazing.

Other than the ToddRon crossmember which might actually be better for this also (or make your own slightly smaller version), you save what, $600 over a T56 Magnum on a Mopar? I'd just keep the T56 Magnum honestly.

I attached some pictures so you could see what that looks like. Of course I'm a go big or go home guy for this type of thing.

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Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: goldduster318] #2851158
11/24/20 10:28 PM
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Granite Bay CA
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Ha ha

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Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: Kern Dog] #2851669
11/26/20 05:59 AM
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I called Silver Sport Transmissions and spoke with the man today.
This new transmission is getting noticed. I have a '70 Charger with a 440/493 and an 8 3/4" axle. I asked him if this new transmission offers any advantages over the TKO series.
He said that IF I plan on doing repeated shifts over 6000 rpms or have well over 600 lbs of torque, the new trans is a nice step up.
I have suggested that the torque rating is directly proportional to the traction. If the tires go up in smoke at half throttle, the trans never sees the full impact of the engine. He agreed and said that the TKO can take momentary applications of over 600 ft/lbs without worry. I am probably under 600 so I'm fine.
I ordered a kit with the TKO, a Pistol Grip shifter, hydraulic clutch and all the regular stuff. Total including shipping was $5978 ! What a shock, It was almost $6600 the last time I got a quote!

Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: Kern Dog] #2852028
11/26/20 11:25 PM
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you ordered a TKO or TKX trans?

Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: krautrock] #2852037
11/27/20 12:01 AM
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Granite Bay CA
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TKO....The last one they had!

Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: Kern Dog] #2852375
11/27/20 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Frankenduster
TKO....The last one they had!




Before it leaves I'd spend the coin to have the CF syncros installed instead of the stock bronze....day and night in shifting quality on the TKO

Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: DAYCLONA] #2852404
11/27/20 11:48 PM
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Isn’t the tax supposed to have the upgraded parts


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Re: New Tremec TKX 5-speed [Re: Jerry] #2867219
12/31/20 10:33 PM
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This looks like the overdrive option for manual transmissioned Mopars wanting an overdrive.

They have many ratio combinations available.


This would be my choice:

TCET17805


GM


600 lb-ft

26 spline

2.87 1st

1.89 2nd

1.28 3rd

1.00 4rth

0.68 5th

2.56 reverse


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