Tkx transmission12/21/2023 ![]() With the transmission bolted to the bell housing we then bolted in the cross member and took note of the fitment of the transmission. The cross member works by bolting two mounting tabs onto the stock sub-frame. We ordered and used the complete American Powertrain kit for this car, which included a cross member, hydraulic throw out, pedals, clutch, pigtails, yoke and even transmission fluid. In this case we were using a TMI Products console and just wanted it to come through the center of it where the factory horseshoe shifter was. If you were going to use a factory console, American Powertrain sells offsets for their shifters that will allow you to put the shifter right through the factory location on all major platforms. What we did first was to install the bell housing and TKX transmission without the clutch to check fitment and figure out where to cut the floor for the shifter. We wanted to upgrade to a manual transmission in it and find out if it was truly bolt in or would require massaging of the tunnel.Īfter dropping out the 4L80e, we got to work. With a TKO the transmission hump would have to massaged a bit, or cut and rewelded. Our test bed was a 1971 Camaro Z/28 that already had an LS/4L80e swap in it. Integrated GM and Ford transmission mount patterns. Separate GM and Ford case patterns and input configurations.Built-in reverse light switch and cruise control safety switch.26-spline input shaft with a 31-spline output shaft for added strength.Wide gear width increases gear life and torque capacity.Robust design with internal three-rail shift system and steel shift forks.Multiple shift locations for installation flexibility.Equipped with a high-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter that isolates road noise while providing clean, crisp shifts.This really is the new transmission for the future and we couldn’t wait to test it out. We hopped on the American Powertrain site and found an article article talking about the differences between the two transmissions. Overall, this is a much better transmission than the TKO,” continued Matt. Third, the synchro’s are based off the Magnum synchro’s so the shifting is smoother and at higher RPM’s. Second, they are much stronger and can handle more power. First and foremost the case is significantly smaller, so it fits more applications and requires less trans hump modifications. These new transmissions are completely redesigned over their TKO predecessors. “TREMEC finally answered our requests with a smaller 5-speed transmission, the TKX. Plus lots of gearheads are great at bolting things together, but not so much on fabricating sheetmetal. We know this adds a lot of work to an already big job. “However it’s not always possible, and sometimes you have to do some cutting in order to get the transmission to fit,” continued Matt. “We try to design our kits so that you don’t have to cut or modify the transmission tunnel,” stated Matt Graves of American Powertrain. One of the biggest downsides though is the space required. They shift smoother, drop the RPM’s, improve MPG and drastically increases the smiles! After selling thousands of transmissions and becoming the largest TREMEC dealer out there, American Powertrain knows everything there is to know about installing a modern transmission into your classic. Rebate form and details available at /performance/offers.A wildly popular upgrade in any classic car is to either ditch the manual 4-speed or the automatic transmission and upgrade to a modern overdrive transmission. These parts are designed and intended for use in vehicles operated exclusively for competition: in racing or organized competition on courses separate from public streets or highways. Unless specifically noted to the contrary herein, vehicles equipped with Chevrolet Performance parts that are emissions-related may not meet U.S., Canadian, and state and provincial laws and regulations relating to motor-vehicle emissions. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery of debit card. Rebates may be submitted over two invoices within 120 days of each other. See for details, applicable rebate amounts, and rebate form. ![]() ![]() Mail-in rebate offer not available with other offers. dealer or Chevrolet Performance Authorized Reseller. ††Must be purchased from a participating U.S. Warranty valid when all required components are installed on the same vehicle and purchased on one invoice. Coverage limited to defects in material and/or workmanship of the specific part only. Parts only when consumer repaired or installed in non-highway application. †Parts and labor warranty when installed by a GM Dealer or qualified installing independent Service Center (ISC) or when sold over the counter and REPAIRED by a GM Dealer or qualifying ISC. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply.AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |