Tremec TKO using stock shifter???

[91notchbk]

I just bought an older Tremec TKO 3550. It has the stock shifter that looks to have stops? (see pic) Does the TKO 3550 have internal stops too?

Is there a benefit to upgrading the stock shifter?

 

[91notchbk]

Anyone^

 

[Markus]

Hi,

this are not shift stop bolts. The older 3550 and tko have internal stops.
Here is the shifter of my tko.

Markus

 

[91notchbk]

Hi,

this are not shift stop bolts. The older 3550 and tko have internal stops.
Here is the shifter of my tko.

Markus

Thanks for the clarification Markus. So you are saying the stops are internal and not on the shifter. I see, since the transmission does have internal stops what are the advantages of an aftermarket shifter?

 

[Markus]

Hi,

i think the reason to use an aftermarket shifter is to set manually the stops. The aftermarket shifter is a better protection not to over shift the tranny. The internal stops are not good for fast shifting and bang the gears up and down.

Markus

 

[91notchbk]

Hi,

i think the reason to use an aftermarket shifter is to set manually the stops. The aftermarket shifter is a better protection not to over shift the tranny. The internal stops are not good for fast shifting and bang the gears up and down.

Markus

Thanks for the replies Markus. That makes sense.

I hear the best shifter for the Tremec is the Pro 5.0.

I will look into one.

 

[ninety15.0]

I have the pro-5.0 on my t-5 and i love it! Apparently it has a very strong centering spring...which really helps for hitting 3rd gear.

My brother runs the steeda tri-ax and that is also and excellent piece. I have heart good things about the MGW. I would stick with one of those three though.

I would stay away from anything else that hasnt withstood the test of time.