Which TKO to use

[Kit Cars Mexico]

TKO 600
TCET 4617
.82 R

I always use it with good results.

Alfredo

[Dwight]

The 500 and 600 will meet your tq needs. Your tires are the weak link in a lite Cobra.

The 500 has a 3.27 1st gear and the 600 has your choice of 3.27 or 2.87 1st gear.
You need to consider your rear end ratio and tire size.

The 3.27 was to low for my 25 inch tires. First gear was use-less.

I chose the 600 with the 2.87 1st gear.


You have a choice of .64 or .82 5th gear in the 600.

Calculate you highway cruise speed to help you chose the correct trannie or do like I did and buy & test till you find the correct one.

Side note; Lainhart has a 3550 that spend eight year on the track with a 427 s.o. in front of it. We don't know the mileage but the front end and motor were worn out!
Motor rebuild by KC to a 617 hp 487 c.i. moster. Same 3550. Oh yea 12" wide rims and tires on the back.
Great trannie.

Dwight

[blykins]

I'm a supplier for Tremec along with a myriad of other drivetrain part manufacturers. I'd be glad to help you with any questions that you have.

The TKO 500 is rated for 500 lb-ft of continuous torque. Likewise, the TKO 600 is rated for 600 lb-ft. There is only $90 between the two.

Here's the flowchart that I usually use in my brain for helping customers with their drivetrain packages:

If you have an existing small block Toploader setup with a lower horsepower engine, it's worthwhile to look at the 500, since you can reuse your clutch components.

Otherwise, it's worth the extra $90 to have the extra 100 lb-ft of torque capacity. The clutch components are generally the same price.

Again, feel free to email me or call: 502.759.1431 We can discuss bellhousing requirements, transmissions, and clutch components. Everything can be perfectly matched to your particular combination.

I give a discount to Club Cobra members and the larger the package, the more I'm able to discount.

[mkassab]

[quote=blykins;1093729]Again, feel free to email me or call: 502.759.1431 We can discuss bellhousing requirements, transmissions, and clutch components. Everything can be perfectly matched to your particular combination.
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BBQ.... do yourself a big favor.... call Brent (B2 Motorsports) and discuss. He'll help you in so many ways and worth building the relationship.

Mark