Tremec TKO II vs. TKO

Jack Zupan · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2002, 04:56 PM

Anyone know anything about the Tremec TKO II? I can't find much about it including looking at the manufacturer's web site. I think it's supposed to be beefed up some and have a lower 5th gear. I have heard it's also about $500 more expensive. How would it compare to the TKO? I will be using a fairly stout 427 and want to mate it to the most correct transmission.

Jack Z.

agro1 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-03-2002, 06:23 PM

I actually just got off the phone with House of Cobras with the same question and you are correct. It has a lower 5th but as far as gears, they are only a bit stronger than the reg. TKO. HOC has been trying to get one for 2 months now but they seem to be in short supply. My guys said the reg. TKO will be fine for my motor - 600 rwhp. We shall see...

eric hinderberg · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2002, 06:59 PM

I have installed a few of the TKO IIs and I just love them. The TKO II does not have the RPM drop from 4th to 5th that I have never been fond of. I have also noticed the TKO II shifts as nice as the 3550! For my money this is a much better trans. for the cobras I build at Performance Engineering.

Draco · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2002, 07:12 PM

I believe the 5th on the tko II is .82 where the 5th on the tko is .68, quit a difference. the web site is

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/products/tr-3550.asp

check it out all your answers should be there.

Draco