Tremec 600 -5spd Toploader

[ekrupa2]

Thanks David. I feel better now.... Btw my dad was impressed with the partnership between Kirkham and his homeland. He has only been back once since his war refiugee days and I hope to take one last trip with him while he still can (maybe we can get a tour?). Dziêkujê

[WarrenG]

You also might want to consider the new Richmond Gear "super street" 5-speed with a 2.89 first and 0.77 fifth. Rated at 600 ft-lbs of torque. Might provide a better compromise for both track and street use.

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by WarrenG

You also might want to consider the new Richmond Gear "super street" 5-speed with a 2.89 first and 0.77 fifth. Rated at 600 ft-lbs of torque. Might provide a better compromise for both track and street use.

This is the first I'm hearing about this transmission. Where can I learn more? Internal or external shifter? How's it shift, smooth? Any info is appreciated.

[767Jockey]

Just went and Googled it - damn, $3100.00 at Jegs. I think I'll stick with a Tremec TKO600 when I get mine.

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Just went and Googled it - damn, $3100.00 at Jegs. I think I'll stick with a Tremec TKO600 when I get mine.

Sorry. I just saw Richmond's add for it in a magazine and checked out the specs on their site. Didn't bother to check the price! I'll be keeping my TKO600 also since I have no complaints about it.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

This is the first I'm hearing about this transmission. Where can I learn more? Internal or external shifter? How's it shift, smooth? Any info is appreciated.

After loking at Richmonds site, their new "street" 5 speed is geared similar to the TKO600, a wide ratio 4 speed with an overdrive. No advantage from a gear ratio aspect. It does have external linkage like their other trannies. Their standard 5-speed still has the best ratio spread of any "cheaper" 5 speeds.