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Brutal87
12-19-2005, 02:27 AM
Where can I find a new TKO500 for the best price?

Also I just bought a Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch & Throwout Bearing, 1 1/16 in. Dia. 10-Spline Shaft, 10.4 in. Will this work in the TKO500? I bought it for the stock T5 but didn't put it in yet.

Thanks
Carl :banana:

QWKSNKE
12-19-2005, 04:17 AM
no it will not work.


Don't know about the best price question

Brutal87
12-19-2005, 10:44 AM
Thanks.. :(

I guess I'll throw it in the T5.. It will give me time to find the TKO..

coupe
12-19-2005, 12:24 PM
As far as I know, the 500 has a 10-spline shaft. You should be able to use your CF clutch with it. The 600 is what we sell the 26-spline clutch for.

Shankin
12-19-2005, 04:17 PM
I sell the 500s for 1570 new.

QWKSNKE
12-19-2005, 04:45 PM
As far as I know, the 500 has a 10-spline shaft. You should be able to use your CF clutch with it. The 600 is what we sell the 26-spline clutch for.

I thought all the tremecs ran a 26 spline :think:


Jeff, Does your price include a bell housing? Also, what have you seen as far as return rate on the 500& 600's?

LeeH
12-19-2005, 09:14 PM
I dont know about the TKO500 but my old TR3550 has a 10 spline input shaft, Its the TKO/TKO2 and TKO600 that have the 26 spline input shafts.

Dale McPeters
12-19-2005, 09:17 PM
I dont know about the TKO500 but my old TR3550 has a 10 spline input shaft, Its the TKO/TKO2 and TKO600 that have the 26 spline input shafts.
You would be correct as far as I know.....:jester:
Mine has to be converted to 26 spline...

1Quik85GT
12-19-2005, 11:27 PM
The tko 500 are 10 spline units, thats the difference between the 500 and 600s... tko 600s are 26pline. I would go with the 26pline tranny if i was you. Even though the 500s are 10 spline and strongers..its still a whimpy 10spline. Look at the differences in the 10 and 26.....You'll see easily

Shankin
12-20-2005, 01:55 PM
We have installed several tko 500s and a few 600s. You can get the 500 with the 10 or 26 spline shaft. as far as problems go we have had none. I personally drove a 500 with a s trim set up and ran 7.40 flat at 100 mph on 17 inch nittos.I love the way they shift.

coupe
12-20-2005, 03:26 PM
:yup:
For reference guys...

T5, T45, 3550, 3650, Tremec 500, Cobra T56 are all
10 spline x 1-1/16" input shaft.

Tremec 600, 26-spline 500, GM T56, Viper T56, and G-Force are all
26 spline x 1-1/8" input shaft.

QWKSNKE
12-20-2005, 03:51 PM
We have installed several tko 500s and a few 600s. You can get the 500 with the 10 or 26 spline shaft. as far as problems go we have had none. I personally drove a 500 with a s trim set up and ran 7.40 flat at 100 mph on 17 inch nittos.I love the way they shift.

Just curious. I have seen 500 and 600 failures on svtperformance.com and a guy that used to work at the dyno that several of us use. He had a 600 and killed with a 400-500hp car within about 1000 miles I believe.

97cobrasvt
12-20-2005, 07:25 PM
Hey I have a 97 cobra that I installed a TKO600 in and I have had it in for 6 months and go to the track alot. I bought mine through Mustangs Unlimited thats were I found the best deal at.You can go to there site and look at them they have 500 and 600 there. And I run on DR's to and have had no problems and thats leaving at 3500 to 4000 with no problems ask hevymtl or Jamison, he road with me on one pass.

Shankin
12-21-2005, 08:35 AM
:yup:
For reference guys...

T5, T45, 3550, 3650, Tremec 500, Cobra T56 are all
10 spline x 1-1/16" input shaft.

Tremec 600, 26-spline 500, GM T56, Viper T56, and G-Force are all
26 spline x 1-1/8" input shaft.


You can get a 500 with a 26 spline now. I have sold a few already.

Shankin
12-21-2005, 08:38 AM
Just curious. I have seen 500 and 600 failures on svtperformance.com and a guy that used to work at the dyno that several of us use. He had a 600 and killed with a 400-500hp car within about 1000 miles I believe.


Some people can tear up a steel ball with a rubber mallet. If you dont miss gears alot and have the clutch adjusted properly i have not seen a problem. We are going to see what a 600 will hold as soon as my silver car is done.

coupe
12-21-2005, 09:08 AM
You can get a 500 with a 26 spline now.

:yup:


Tremec 600, 26-spline 500, GM T56, Viper T56, and G-Force are all
26 spline x 1-1/8" input shaft.


;)

Dale McPeters
12-21-2005, 09:12 AM
Some people can tear up a steel ball with a rubber mallet. If you dont miss gears alot and have the clutch adjusted properly i have not seen a problem. We are going to see what a 600 will hold as soon as my silver car is done.

Shankin,
What is the most power that you have seen with a TKO-500 with 26 spline and the tranny still live?

coupe
12-21-2005, 09:28 AM
From a clutch selling standpoint, I have not heard ANY troubles out of the Tremec stuff...and SPEC is infamous for being hard on transmissions. Only thing I've heard a problem out of (twice) were, believe it or not, G-Force T5's. But still very rare to have trouble. I would not hesitate to put 500-600rwhp through a 26-spline 500 or 600 with occasional track use.

Dale McPeters
12-21-2005, 09:34 AM
From a clutch selling standpoint, I have not heard ANY troubles out of the Tremec stuff...and SPEC is infamous for being hard on transmissions. Only thing I've heard a problem out of (twice) were, believe it or not, G-Force T5's. But still very rare to have trouble. I would not hesitate to put 500-600rwhp through a 26-spline 500 or 600 with occasional track use.

Thanks coupe.
I was shooting for around 650rwhp. I may have to think about selling my old tremec and upgrading to the 500 or 600 later on. ;)

QWKSNKE
12-21-2005, 09:57 AM
Some people can tear up a steel ball with a rubber mallet..


kinda like you and the 7 mile trip with the g-force earlier this year :D

Does your 500 price include a bell housing? How much to upgrade a 500 to a 26 spline input?

I'm still scared of them because of what I heard but if you guys aren't seeing a high return rate with them when I get ready, I will consider one

Shankin
12-21-2005, 12:59 PM
kinda like you and the 7 mile trip with the g-force earlier this year :D

Does your 500 price include a bell housing? How much to upgrade a 500 to a 26 spline input?

I'm still scared of them because of what I heard but if you guys aren't seeing a high return rate with them when I get ready, I will consider one


That is what i sell them for without the bell housing. Call me if you need one i can do a little better for the forum guys.

QWKSNKE
12-21-2005, 02:13 PM
they do require their own bell housing, right?

Shankin
12-21-2005, 02:18 PM
they do require their own bell housing, right?

Yep! feel free to give us a call anytime we are always willing to help out!!

QWKSNKE
12-21-2005, 02:18 PM
You will definitely be the first person I call, Jeff :nice:

Dale McPeters
12-21-2005, 03:04 PM
You will definitely be the first person I call, Jeff :nice:
Lee when you make that call buy me a 600 will ya? :jester:

475HP '03 cobra
12-21-2005, 03:08 PM
your gonna need a 31 spline driveshaft yolk too...

Brutal87
12-25-2005, 06:26 PM
Thanks for the info guys.. ;)

Looks like I'll be getting a 600 in Feb.

Shankin.. I'll contact you in a few weeks. :)

LeeH
12-26-2005, 10:55 PM
your gonna need a 31 spline driveshaft yolk too...

The older TKOs came with the 31 spline yoke when they were purchased new, I dont know about the newer Tremecs though. If it doesnt all you need to do is hit a wrecking yard and find a yoke off a C6, Change over U-joints can be bought soo your not limited to specific applications.

Shankin
12-27-2005, 06:14 AM
The older TKOs came with the 31 spline yoke when they were purchased new, I dont know about the newer Tremecs though. If it doesnt all you need to do is hit a wrecking yard and find a yoke off a C6, Change over U-joints can be bought soo your not limited to specific applications.


The new ones are the same as a t45 or c6. I can get those also.

86GT
02-14-2006, 08:55 AM
I am also intrested in the new TKO 500 since I just found that my stock T5 (rated at 260lbs) is making a bearing noise. Most likley the input bearing.

I am trying to find a bolt in kit that would include the bellhousing and the yoke since the spline is 31 instead of the 28.

Shankin
02-14-2006, 09:38 AM
1570 trans
179.00 bell housing
65.00 yoke

I can have it same day!

joker
02-14-2006, 11:40 AM
1570 trans
179.00 bell housing
65.00 yoke

I can have it same day!
That really is a very good deal. Wish I had the cash to come see ya. All in good time though. Do you guys also sell any built auto tranny's?

NightHawk756
02-14-2006, 02:04 PM
Yep, my vote is for using Jeff at Pro Speed!! I didn't have the first problem when getting my 600 and he gave me a great price. Better than I could find anywhere.

Very nice guy to deal with and he's right, he can have them same day if need be. :yup:

Blown 5.0
02-14-2006, 04:30 PM
We bought and installed a TKO 600 in our 88 gt, The trans would not take third gear under power, the shifter would go in posotion but the trans would be in neutral, Normal driving the trans shifted fine. We called tremec and they didnt respond till after three contacts when they finally believed what was happening. They finally sent us new shift fingers, installed fingers and problem was solved. The only thing that bothered me was the people the trans was bought from said we were shifting to hard. How do you shift to hard? Anyway the trans has logged about 2000 miles since and has never missed another shift.

NightHawk756
02-14-2006, 06:33 PM
We bought and installed a TKO 600 in our 88 gt, The trans would not take third gear under power, the shifter would go in posotion but the trans would be in neutral, Normal driving the trans shifted fine. We called tremec and they didnt respond till after three contacts when they finally believed what was happening. They finally sent us new shift fingers, installed fingers and problem was solved. The only thing that bothered me was the people the trans was bought from said we were shifting to hard. How do you shift to hard? Anyway the trans has logged about 2000 miles since and has never missed another shift.

Glad to know they stood behind it!! :metal:

Disney Lincoln
02-14-2006, 08:53 PM
Great deal on that package Shankin!! :D :D

NightHawk756
02-14-2006, 09:13 PM
The new ones are the same as a t45 or c6. I can get those also.

Ahh crap. I forgot to get one. :doh:

86GT
02-14-2006, 10:47 PM
1570 trans
179.00 bell housing
65.00 yoke

I can have it same day!

Sorry, I wish I would have checked back sooner. I ordered it and paid 1589.

Shankin
02-15-2006, 05:54 AM
That really is a very good deal. Wish I had the cash to come see ya. All in good time though. Do you guys also sell any built auto tranny's?


What is this auto tranny you speak of?:jester:

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 09:46 AM
We bought and installed a TKO 600 in our 88 gt, The trans would not take third gear under power, the shifter would go in posotion but the trans would be in neutral...
This sounds exactly like one of the isssues that I'm having with my TKO500. :hmm:

They finally sent us new shift fingers, installed fingers and problem was solved.
What are the "shift fingers" that you are refering to? Are you talking about the forks?

NightHawk756
12-07-2006, 11:13 AM
This sounds exactly like one of the isssues that I'm having with my TKO500. :hmm:


What are the "shift fingers" that you are refering to? Are you talking about the forks?

Yeah....me too. Like I said in the other post.....my 600 will go in third about half the time or less under power. And it's not just me. Others have driven it and had the same trouble. :banghead:

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 11:59 AM
Yeah....me too. Like I said in the other post.....my 600 will go in third about half the time or less under power. And it's not just me. Others have driven it and had the same trouble. :banghead:
Well, that doesn't leave much hope for Tremec. Sounds to me like these are just crappy transmissions with heavy duty gears in them. Looks like I may be trying out the G-force after all. (I guess I should've listened to Stephen instead of everyone else. :()


. . . anyone want to buy a low-mileage TKO500? :D

NightHawk756
12-07-2006, 12:36 PM
Well, that doesn't leave much hope for Tremec. Sounds to me like these are just crappy transmissions with heavy duty gears in them. Looks like I may be trying out the G-force after all. (I guess I should've listened to Stephen instead of everyone else. :()

Well, I hope....if it continues that Tremec will stand behind it as they did this other one.

I've heard some bad stories about the G-Force's failing also. That's why I ended up getting the TKO. :shrug:

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 01:21 PM
Well, I hope....if it continues that Tremec will stand behind it as they did this other one.
Yeah, I plan on seeing what Tremec will do first. I've already sent Shankin' a PM asking what he thinks can be done.

NightHawk756
12-07-2006, 02:49 PM
Yeah, I plan on seeing what Tremec will do first. I've already sent Shankin' a PM asking what he thinks can be done.

If you don't mind...can you let me know what he says??

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 03:04 PM
If you don't mind...can you let me know what he says??
Sure. I'll definitely keep you informed, Brad. :nice:

rtusnake
12-07-2006, 03:22 PM
I read on corral awhile back and they said you have to have the alignment perfect for the trans to shift in high rpms. Not sure if its true or not but I'll look for the thread

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 03:26 PM
I read on corral awhile back and they said you have to have the alignment perfect for the trans to shift in high rpms. Not sure if its true or not but I'll look for the thread
The alignment of what? :think:

Blown 5.0
12-07-2006, 03:28 PM
Update on ours, we did put the new shift fingers in( these are fingers on the shift rails) It no longer goes in the 3rd gear netural posotion, it just wont take 3rd under full power. Which could be the pressure plate and or the clutch sticking to the flywheel at rpm. (centerforce pressure plate, McClod clutch plate) My buddy that has this car has gotten disgusted and has just quit racing or trying to fix the problem. If any of you find a fix or get somthing done let us all know, They (tremec) never admitted there was a problem to us, they just sent shift fingers and a teardown schemetic. Hope this helps, i would like to fix my buddys if there is a fix, but from what i saw inside the trans im not to impressed.

rtusnake
12-07-2006, 03:37 PM
The alignment of what? :think:

I was thinking of something else. This was something about vibrations. Here is a thread anyways
http://corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=226854&highlight=vibration

coupe
12-07-2006, 03:39 PM
what alignment?

Alignment of the trans to bellhousing to block face. I've heard of people being off a few thousandthe and having trouble. Factory spec for runout of the whole assembly being co-planar is like .007"

If any of you guys want some good info about the tremecs, call ProMotion powertrain. The guy's name is Walt and he builds the Tremecs to go above 9000RPM and handle huge power. He came up with the faceplating and dog-ring stuff for 'em. He knows them inside and out, consequently he knows the weaknesses and problem areas.

coupe
12-07-2006, 03:51 PM
It no longer goes in the 3rd gear netural posotion, it just wont take 3rd under full power. Which could be the pressure plate and or the clutch...

Yes, the clutch can cause this.

What clutches are the problematic cars running?

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 03:56 PM
What clutches are the problematic cars running?
I'm running a Centerforce DF.

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 04:06 PM
If any of you guys want some good info about the tremecs, call ProMotion powertrain. The guy's name is Walt and he builds the Tremecs to go above 9000RPM and handle huge power. He came up with the faceplating and dog-ring stuff for 'em. He knows them inside and out, consequently he knows the weaknesses and problem areas.
That's nice that this guy knows the problems with TKO's, but my problem with this whole deal is that when someone spends over $1600 on a BRAND NEW transmission, it should shift flawlessly.

The worst part about it is that the more I look for a solution, the more I get discouraged because I just seem to find more and more people that complain about the TKO's -- specificlly the 2-3 shifts while racing. :nono:

On a side note, I have not come across one single post about G-forces not shifting smoothly.

NightHawk756
12-07-2006, 04:19 PM
That's nice that this guy knows the problems with TKO's, but my problem with this whole deal is that when someone spends over $1600 on a BRAND NEW transmission, it should shift flawlessly. Agreed!! ;)


On a side note, I have not come across one single post about G-forces not shifting smoothly. They may shift smoothly, but I'm finding info on them failing completely.

Italian LX
12-07-2006, 04:22 PM
They may shift smoothly, but I'm finding info on them failing completely.
Yeah, I have to admit that I find more broken G-force complaints; however, I would much rather a tranny break every once in a while, as long as it shifts great the rest of the time. :yup:

. . . a crappy shifting, heavy-duty transmission doesn't do me any good when I'm missing gears while I'm trying to compete.

QWKSNKE
12-07-2006, 05:30 PM
Yeah, I have to admit that I find more broken G-force complaints; however, I would much rather a tranny break every once in a while, as long as it shifts great the rest of the time. :yup:

.

yeah. Its not like we are not already familiar with building them :D

Blown 5.0
12-08-2006, 03:17 PM
That's nice that this guy knows the problems with TKO's, but my problem with this whole deal is that when someone spends over $1600 on a BRAND NEW transmission, it should shift flawlessly.

The worst part about it is that the more I look for a solution, the more I get discouraged because I just seem to find more and more people that complain about the TKO's -- specificlly the 2-3 shifts while racing. :nono:

On a side note, I have not come across one single post about G-forces not shifting smoothly.

What about 2300.00 on the whole shooting match, then still no 3rd under power? I did one of the G-Force kits for a guy the trans shifted flawless, about a month later he complained of hard to shift into 2nd or 3rd cant remember, anyway tore trans apart and found 3rd had been chewed to bits, ( it was still shifting) to make a long story short the correct parts were ordered and trans put back and 6 mounts later i have heard no complaints, I did talk to him a week or so ago and he said all was fine P.S.

coupe
12-08-2006, 09:43 PM
Keep in mind the ratio of Tremecs to GForces is probably 100:1, so the reported problems will reflect those numbers.

Fwiw, I have talked to mustang drivers with previous shifting problems that were solved with a clutch swap. Has to do with things like the diaphram geometry, spring rates, air-gap (built into the diaphram clutch), and believe it or not: mass of the disk.

Slowing transmission input shaft speed down to that of the gear you're selecting can be influenced by all these things, not just the synchros.
It may not be in the transmission. :shrug:

Italian LX
12-08-2006, 10:00 PM
Keep in mind the ratio of Tremecs to GForces is probably 100:1, so the reported problems will reflect those numbers.
Good point. However, I haven't even found one person that complained about the shift quality of any T-5 based transmission (aside from well-used transmissions with worn out syncros).

Fwiw, I have talked to mustang drivers with previous shifting problems that were solved with a clutch swap. Has to do with things like the diaphram geometry, spring rates, air-gap (built into the diaphram clutch), and believe it or not: mass of the disk.

Slowing transmission input shaft speed down to that of the gear you're selecting can be influenced by all these things, not just the synchros.
It may not be in the transmission. :shrug:
You're going to have a hard time convincing me that a clutch can make a transmission impossible to make only the 2-3 shift.

To counter your arguement, I will ask you how you can blame the clutch when the 1-2 and 3-4 shifts aren't an issue?

Blown 5.0
12-09-2006, 06:21 AM
I actually think our problem is the pressure plate not letting the clutch release, Centerforce pressure plates are designed to apply more load as engine rpm and load goes up. (hence the flyweights on the diaphram), Third may be the the hardest gear to shift due to countershaft speed, mainshaft speed, ect. I dont know this for sure but i do think it has a bearing on the whole picture of things. And as far as teck support in my opinion there is none, As i stated before termec never admitted a problem but they sent us the shift fingers and a install kit. ( after a lot of phone calls and i threatned to video a pass with the third going into the neutral posotion , and put it on the web) But this did fix the neutral third, Now it just wont go into third under power. ( spray and boost, will take with just the boost) But like i say i think its the pressure plate. (its just doing what it was designed to do) .For the money i think there are better choices out there. In my opnion the 600 is one case that you dont get what you pay for.

NightHawk756
12-10-2006, 04:46 PM
You're going to have a hard time convincing me that a clutch can make a transmission impossible to make only the 2-3 shift.

To counter your arguement, I will ask you how you can blame the clutch when the 1-2 and 3-4 shifts aren't an issue?

I'm inclined to agree. Although I'm open to all arguments...but at the moment, I'm leaning with Brian.

The clutch I'm using is a RAM 900 hybrid that Bob Hanlon suggested to use with the TKO. And it seems weird that it would be clutch related when so many with this same problem all have different clutch set-ups. :shrug:

bill302
12-10-2006, 11:00 PM
ok my vibration dissapeared after breakin period....if yall dont know yet i installed my tremec 2 weeks ago...its auesome and shifts great...i have a king cobra clutch with the pro tower 5.0 shifter took it to the track sunday and missed 2nd gear 1 time because of operator error. that missed gear makes us 1 for 1 04350Z...

Italian LX
02-20-2007, 12:23 PM
Interesting thread over on Corral.net with an interesting response from someone that appears to be in-the-know about TKO's.


http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?p=6664990#post6664990



O.k. guys, let me give you all the low down on the TKO. We sell them here and this is from experience.
The TKO-600 is rated by Tremec for 600hp/600ft/lbs of CONTINUOUS(not peak) power/torque.
I have heard of instances where guys cannot hit the 2nd to 3rd shift at high rpm(above 5800-6000rpm)
I have one in my '90LX with a 347 stroker and a Kenne Bell S/C and it dynoed at 630RWHP and I haven't broke it yet.
The G-Force tranny is an EXCELLENT choice for high horsepower applications that are doing alot of track passes and are running slicks. If this fits your description, than DO NOT try and run a "stock" TKO.
There are several companies out there, Promotion Performance just to name 1, that does "Pro-shift" the TKO and makes it capable of handling alot more power and high RPM shifting. Their prepped TKO's are in Mustangs everywhere and hold several NMRA records.
I pulled a T5 out of my '90 and replaced it with a TKO. There is no comparison.
I have been working Tech Support here for over 2 years and can say without hesitation, I have never heard of or seen a broken case on a TKO. That's not to say someone somewhere didn't have it happen to them, just that I have never seen it.
If you are running street tires and power in the 500-600 hp range, the TKO will be fine for you. The minute you want to switch up to slicks and shifts above 6000rpm, you need to look at getting the TKO prepped or go with G-Force.

Richard
Tech Support
Keisler Engineering

It's good to finally hear someone admit to the inherent inability for stock TKO's to shift above 5800 RPM.

That would've been nice to know before I wasted my money on this heavy piece of junk. :rolleyes:

QWKSNKE
02-20-2007, 12:39 PM
interesting.

I wonder what their response would be about the vibrations that the new tko's seem to have

coupe
02-20-2007, 01:05 PM
You're going to have a hard time convincing me that a clutch can make a transmission impossible to make only the 2-3 shift.

To counter your arguement, I will ask you how you can blame the clutch when the 1-2 and 3-4 shifts aren't an issue?

It has to do with which parts are rotating in the trans.
The pressure plate's ability to react greatly affects the shiftability at RPM. And in particular, the counterweights on a CF are not helping your high-RPM shift issue.

Believe it or not, I have seen peoples shifting troubles dissapear with a clutch swap. ;)

NightHawk756
02-20-2007, 01:39 PM
Interesting thread over on Corral.net with an interesting response from someone that appears to be in-the-know about TKO's.


http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?p=6664990#post6664990





It's good to finally hear someone admit to the inherent inability for stock TKO's to shift above 5800 RPM.

That would've been nice to know before I wasted my money on this heavy piece of junk. :rolleyes:


Doesn't explain my misses though. Mine were on the street with drag radials and 5800 or less shifts.

But, as I said, I actually hit third about half the time. So mine might possibly just be the weird location of third that is causing me to subconsciously miss it. It seems much closer to first than usual to me. When I force myself to think about it, I actually can hit it.

Italian LX
02-20-2007, 01:42 PM
And in particular, the counterweights on a CF are not helping your high-RPM shift issue.
You can't honestly tell me that you think the counterweights are keeping my clutch engaged even when the pedal is pushed all the way in.

The only way that would be possible is if the fingers were to bend - which is not at all possible.... at least, not without permanent damage.

coupe
02-20-2007, 01:42 PM
Just got off the phone with this guy:
http://quicklx.stangnet.com/

He has a Tremec 600 and a SPEC stage 3. He leaves at 6600 and takes it over 7000 between shifts. 10.65 @ 127 No problems.

coupe
02-20-2007, 01:47 PM
The only way that would be possible is if the fingers were to bend - which is not at all possible
The fingers bend anyway, every time you depress the pedal. Why not just a little more :shrug: I know it's not the entire problem; but it ain't helping.

Italian LX
02-20-2007, 01:54 PM
interesting.

I wonder what their response would be about the vibrations that the new tko's seem to have


http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=829626&page=3

It begins at Post #101 on page 3. . .

Italian LX
02-20-2007, 01:57 PM
Just got off the phone with this guy:
http://quicklx.stangnet.com/

He has a Tremec 600 and a SPEC stage 3. He leaves at 6600 and takes it over 7000 between shifts. 10.65 @ 127 No problems.

Yeah, nice try but you should've read his page first before trying to use him as an arguement.

, we decided to go with the new Tremec TKO 600 and have it Pro shifted by Liberty.

Now read my previous post above where I quoted Richard. It clearly states that the shifting problem is with the stock TKO's.

. . . do I need to explain what "stock" means? :poke:

Italian LX
02-20-2007, 01:58 PM
Just got off the phone with this guy:
http://quicklx.stangnet.com/
Get him back on the phone and ask him if he'd try that with a stock 600. :p

coupe
02-20-2007, 02:20 PM
I'm just shedding a little light beyond the Corral. :rolleyes:

I know a "stocker" Tremec guy gone 10.40's on the juice. 1.47 60'
And what trans did Shankin have at FFW? :poke:

QWKSNKE
02-20-2007, 02:23 PM
I'm just shedding a little light beyond the Corral. :rolleyes:

I know a "stocker" Tremec guy gone 10.40's on the juice. 1.47 60'
And what trans did Shankin have at FFW? :poke:

pretty sure that Shankin's tranny is not stock.

What gets me is that this problem is only with the newer tko's, People with the old 3550's or tko II's don't have this problem

Shankin
02-20-2007, 02:30 PM
pretty sure that Shankin's tranny is not stock.

What gets me is that this problem is only with the newer tko's, People with the old 3550's or tko II's don't have this problem


My car at ffw was a out of the box tko600 and a spec stage 4 plus. I had no problems out of my trans but i heard Italian had some trouble with his. I have probably sold 25 or 30 tkos and only had that one problem. I did proshifted my trans later but it did not speed the car up at all. Maybe i got a fast arm or something!lol I have been 6.27 at 113 with a 1.306 60 foot with a out of the box 600 and a spec stage 3.

QWKSNKE
02-20-2007, 04:26 PM
My car at ffw was a out of the box tko600 and a spec stage 4 plus. I had no problems out of my trans but i heard Italian had some trouble with his.

yep. I believe he has tried to call you several times about it. So no one else has complained about the 2-3 shift or the bad vibrations (whether they bought it through you or not) that you have talked to

Italian LX
02-20-2007, 06:48 PM
yep. I believe he has tried to call you several times about it.
Yeah, Jeff and I have talked via PMs on SCF and he agreed to check it out. However, between my broken ankle last year, and now the motor swap, I haven't had a chance to bring it out there yet.

Shankin
02-21-2007, 09:50 AM
Yeah, Jeff and I have talked via PMs on SCF and he agreed to check it out. However, between my broken ankle last year, and now the motor swap, I haven't had a chance to bring it out there yet.

Would you please stop hurting yourself!

Shankin
02-21-2007, 09:51 AM
yep. I believe he has tried to call you several times about it. So no one else has complained about the 2-3 shift or the bad vibrations (whether they bought it through you or not) that you have talked to

Not out of the ones i have sold. Alot of the vibrations can be solved by raising the back of the trans up a little. I do this on all the tkos i install!