Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

mgk2 · 05-13-2009, 11:18 AM

If you replaced your tremmec 3550 with the TKO 500 or 600 which gear ratio did you pick? why? which clutch and pressure plate assembly did you use? why?

machgsxr · 05-13-2009, 11:29 AM

I have w/ a tko600 w/ the .64 od gear i think. It was what was for sale at the time. It came with the spec 3 clutch and I put a new fidanza flywheel behind it. Worked great and shifted flawlessly when pulled. The spec doesn't let you slip the clutch like stock. It's a really grabby clutch and once it touches the car wants to go.

03AV8R · 05-13-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by machgsxr

I have w/ a tko600 w/ the .64 od gear i think. It was what was for sale at the time. It came with the spec 3 clutch and I put a new fidanza flywheel behind it. Worked great and shifted flawlessly when pulled. The spec doesn't let you slip the clutch like stock. It's a really grabby clutch and once it touches the car wants to go.

That grabby spec 3 clutch also has a tendency to break tranny input shafts doesnt it?? I think a Spec 2 handles up to 450rw or something like that??

machgsxr · 05-13-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 03AV8R

That grabby spec 3 clutch also has a tendency to break tranny input shafts doesnt it?? I think a Spec 2 handles up to 450rw or something like that??

With the tko600 thats not a problem, it has the 26 spline input shaft. I can see that being a problem w/ the 3650 and a 10 spline input shaft though.

Not sure how much hp all of them handle, but the spec 3 did a great job and still looks good after a few thousand miles and several track passes launching anywhere from 4500 to 6500 on et streets and et drags.

Thor · 05-13-2009, 01:41 PM

I will be changing out the current FRPP T-56 for the TKO600 in the near future as I feel I'm living on borrowed time.

As I understand, the T-56 is rated at 440 lbs of torque whereas the TKO600 is rated at 600 lbs. I'm at 668 lbs of torque right now...

Madmax305 · 05-14-2009, 03:04 PM

I opt'd for the TKO600 with .82 OD, this is their roadrace trans. My Mach is not a DD and rarely goes on the freeway. I love this trans, you don't get a bog with the .82 that you get with a .64 or .68 overdrive....

mgk2 · 05-17-2009, 08:58 AM

All good info. So as I can tell the tko 600 should be great. As for price who has done this swap most recently? Where did you source your parts? Did you do your own install or pay someone else?
Mike

Furinox · 05-18-2009, 08:21 PM

I've heard the TKO's shift horribly at high rpm's

Madmax305 · 05-18-2009, 08:38 PM

I've noticed the TKO to be a bit notchy, but mine shifts fine at 6500rpm.

DanB · 05-18-2009, 08:43 PM

I did the t56 does that count

03AV8R · 05-18-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Furinox

I've heard the TKO's shift horribly at high rpm's

They shift exactly the same as our stock Tremec Tranny's IMO.. unless you have them faceplated or something they should shift the same stock for stock

mgk2 · 05-22-2009, 07:04 PM

Now I am not sure, what does face plating mean?

05-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
mgk2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines,Fla Posts: 986	Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? If you replaced your tremmec 3550 with the TKO 500 or 600 which gear ratio did you pick? why? which clutch and pressure plate assembly did you use? why?

05-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#2
machgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,414	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? I have w/ a tko600 w/ the .64 od gear i think. It was what was for sale at the time. It came with the spec 3 clutch and I put a new fidanza flywheel behind it. Worked great and shifted flawlessly when pulled. The spec doesn't let you slip the clutch like stock. It's a really grabby clutch and once it touches the car wants to go.

05-13-2009, 01:41 PM	#5
Thor "God of Thunder" Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DC Posts: 1,076	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? I will be changing out the current FRPP T-56 for the TKO600 in the near future as I feel I'm living on borrowed time. As I understand, the T-56 is rated at 440 lbs of torque whereas the TKO600 is rated at 600 lbs. I'm at 668 lbs of torque right now...

05-14-2009, 03:04 PM	#6
Madmax305 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,081	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? I opt'd for the TKO600 with .82 OD, this is their roadrace trans. My Mach is not a DD and rarely goes on the freeway. I love this trans, you don't get a bog with the .82 that you get with a .64 or .68 overdrive.... __________________ MMR-950 5.0 STROKER PORT/POLISH-FRPP RACING CAMS KB 2.1 15LBS 570RWHP 550RWTQ (SAE) LDC COOLING MOD, DAVIS WP, 8-RIB BELT TKO 600 .82OD 3.55 GEARS EATON POSI/31 SPLINE AXLES COBRA TANK/PUMPS, SCT-2800 MAF, BAP 60LB INJ, FORE FUEL RAILS, -8AN FUEL LINE BASSANI HEADERS/X-PIPE CANTON 7QT PAN MM TUBULAR K-MEMBER/PANHARD BAR ALUMINUM D.S./FLYWHEEL BILSTEIN SPORT VALVE COILOVERS 4-PISTON BREMBO CALIPERS/ROTORS 18X9/18X10 CHROME BULLITS/NITTO DR'S 2001 COBRA FRONT COVER RET Tune

05-17-2009, 08:58 AM	#7
mgk2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines,Fla Posts: 986	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? All good info. So as I can tell the tko 600 should be great. As for price who has done this swap most recently? Where did you source your parts? Did you do your own install or pay someone else? Mike

05-18-2009, 08:21 PM	#8
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05-18-2009, 08:38 PM	#9
Madmax305 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,081	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? I've noticed the TKO to be a bit notchy, but mine shifts fine at 6500rpm. __________________ MMR-950 5.0 STROKER PORT/POLISH-FRPP RACING CAMS KB 2.1 15LBS 570RWHP 550RWTQ (SAE) LDC COOLING MOD, DAVIS WP, 8-RIB BELT TKO 600 .82OD 3.55 GEARS EATON POSI/31 SPLINE AXLES COBRA TANK/PUMPS, SCT-2800 MAF, BAP 60LB INJ, FORE FUEL RAILS, -8AN FUEL LINE BASSANI HEADERS/X-PIPE CANTON 7QT PAN MM TUBULAR K-MEMBER/PANHARD BAR ALUMINUM D.S./FLYWHEEL BILSTEIN SPORT VALVE COILOVERS 4-PISTON BREMBO CALIPERS/ROTORS 18X9/18X10 CHROME BULLITS/NITTO DR'S 2001 COBRA FRONT COVER RET Tune

05-18-2009, 08:43 PM	#10
DanB 1 man Army Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,955	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? I did the t56 does that count __________________ Dan

05-22-2009, 07:04 PM	#12
mgk2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines,Fla Posts: 986	Re: Who has replace their tremec with TKO 500 or 600? Now I am not sure, what does face plating mean?

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