Shifters for Tremec's ?

[vector1]

No, it is used, what I pulled out and replaced with the 600, it is sitting in a 600 box.

[FUNFER2]

What is the shifting feel difference between them ?

[ACHiPo]

Well my 3550 TKO does not shift well. Not sure how it compares to the TKO600. I need to find out what tranny was in the ERA I drove a few weeks ago--it was fantastic with quick, very positive short shifts. It was built about 10 years ago so it could be a 600 or a 3550. I only hope my 600 shifts as well.

[vector1]

Ed summed it up pretty good.

My experience, the gates on the 600 are so far apart, like 2 to 3 and 4 to 5, you can't fix that. I don't think the 3550 are that far apart. Within the gate no problem, that's a no brainer.

[FUNFER2]

The 600 gates are further apart than the old 3550's.
Wonder why after 15 (+/-) years, that they would do that ?

I mean, you'd think they would improve their technology.

Anybody want to buy a new Tremec 600 ?

[FUNFER2]

If we don't race, would we be better off to just use the stock Tremec shifter that
comes with their tranny, or spend more money on a Pro 5, Steeda or MGW ?

What part number do you guys have with the MGW ?
I only see the Mustang, so I'd like what exactly is needed for our Cobras.

[RockBit]

My new TKO600 felt very notchy at first, but limbered up considerably within a couple hundred miles. I did not get any upgrades on it, and am using the stock shifter. the only problem I have is that, when shifting from fifth back to fourth I sometimes have to 'hunt' for fourth gear.

Be sure to dial in your bell housing. This is easier to do before you install the engine in the car.

Also, I am using GM Synchromesh transmission fluid.

[FUNFER2]

Hi Chris,
It needs a break-in-period huh, good to know. No syncros between 3rd & 4th ? lol

I've never used a dial indicator alighing a bell, including my Cobra build back in 2000. But, I see a lot of people do, so I'll check it out this time out of courosity. Do you know what the run out numbers are ? I have a Quicktime bell. I have heard the Lakewood's need to be done.

[RockBit]

I also have a QuickTime bell. I indicated mine and got .007 total indicator reading, so the misalignment was .0035.

That reminds me of something. The QuickTime bell is powder coated. The holes in mine were too small to fit over the pins in the back of the block. I carefully dusted them out with a dremel tool until a 1/2 inch drill bit would just pass through them. I also had to run a tap into the screw holes for the clutch fork bracket before the screws would go in. This was also due to the powder coating.

[Large Arbor]

I have the QuickTime Bellhousing and a Tremec 3550 with the 26 Spline input shaft which then calls it a TKO. I had ran the normal Tremec shifter and after a period of time it got stuck in 2nd gear. The cause was due to the shifter allowing me to push the transmission forks further than they should go resulting in the fork shift pads (nylon) breaking and causing jamming in gear. I changed the fork pads to the bronze ones and went with the Steeda which has adjustable stops which prevents pushing the forks further than they are supposed to go. I really like the Steeda and the Olthoff suggested open palm shift allows for it to hit 3rd gear without any hitches.

Phil

[Texasdoc]

I got this shifter. I called them and got the shift handle for the 2014 GT500 instead of the stock one they sell. The GT500 is straight and longer.

I just used the stock mounting location.

[FUNFER2]

Great, thanks.

Is this your first 600 with a MGW ?
Just wondering what your thoughts between the two.

[FUNFER2]

Also, on MGW's website it sells for $209, have you seen it lower ?
Ebay sellers seem to be all over with prices.

[Texasdoc]

I had a T5 that I put a MGW on. I liked it, so when I got the TKO, I just went ahead and got one four it. I just bought mine from MGW directly. They switched out the handle for free.

[FUNFER2]

Ok.

Send me an email and photo's of your LSC. What year etc.

Patty550@windstream.net.