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Good Input From all.
I have had the tremec TKO behind a 427 and the Toplaoder behind a 427 with Both cars having a 3:54 Salisbury rear end and a 460 with a TKO behind it with 3:73 gears I also owned 302 with a T-5 behind it.
I have had the good fortune to own Four Cobras.
1) 302/T-5 it felt good through the gears but, in 5th there was very little acceleration.
2) 427 Top Oiler Tremec TKO great through all the gears...smooth shifting but, it did break the 5th/Reverse rail and was repaired.
3) 460 with TKO 3:73 gears , smooth shifting but 1st was useless. 2-5 made it a four speed with an overdrive but, with that much torque it accelerated no matter what.
4) 427 SO with Toploader again smooth shifting but, on any road in 4th the engine is turning a lot of RPM's and not comfortable at speed on the highway.
Both of my Tremecs had the .82 overdrive and they all were smooth shifting........My next car will have a five spped Tremec with the .82 overdrive.
One man's experience. The advise above to get it right on the front end is the best. I have found that a 3:55 rear end or a little lower with the .82 overdrive gives the best performance/comfort experience.
Tony R.
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