[eschaider]

Joe,

The TKO's as delivered by Tremec are a shifting disappointment especially when you compare them to transmissions like top loaders. The Liberty mods will go a long way to correcting the shift quality but it will not feel as smooth as a top loader or other OEM transmissions from that time period.

If you are replacing a top loader you ought to look into a T-56 Magnum. Strength is stunning and so is shift quality. Even better the gear spacing seems to have a gear available for just about any situation you might find yourself in. It is heavy at, I believe 135 lbs, but it is a dream to drive and shift.

The transmission is basically a very nicely architected 4 speed with two overdrives which allows you to run a 3.70-ish ring and pinion and still cruise at nearly 70 mph @ 2000 rpm in 6th gear using a 295 x 55 rear tire. The shift quality substantially exceeds a well prepped top loader and Tremec rates the transmission at 700ft/lbs of torque.


Ed