Anyone have a TKO 5 or 600?

[atrainsgt]

I'm trying to figure out what tranny to go with and I just can't settle between a t56 and a tko 600. I'm leaning towards a tko 600. If you have a tko 600 tell me about it Id like to know what you think of it and how much the setup cost you. Thanks

 

[urban96]

6speed FTW

 

[V_Eight]

6speed FTW

Agreed. I loved my T56 on the Bullitt. It was around $4,000.

 

[atrainsgt]

See that $4000 price tag is what bothers me on a t56, id want the viper spec.

 

[02nightmaregt]

Honestly thats an awful lot of cake. The TKO600 is a great trans. I mean if you have that kind of money then go for it, that'll be a sweet setup

 

[LaserSVT]

See that $4000 price tag is what bothers me on a t56, id want the viper spec.

The Viper spec does not shift nearly as nice as the Cobra version. And the Cobra version seems fine to 1000 rwhp

 

[SaleenGT2001]

Posted via Mobile DeviceThe tko is junk. pick up a used t56 and you'll be good to go

 

[blubullett]

The Viper spec does not shift nearly as nice as the Cobra version. And the Cobra version seems fine to 1000 rwhp

My viper spec shifts like ****. Why is this? I was thinking of going to a tko 600.

 

[02nightmaregt]

Cause Vipers are junk J/K well Dodges are crap but im not saying your trans is a p.o.s.

 

[LaserSVT]

My viper spec shifts like ****. Why is this? I was thinking of going to a tko 600.

Its built to handle more power so it has different synchros and gear ratios. Every person I have heard that put a Viper spec in their car said it shifts like crap. Ive driven two Vipers and they both shifted like crap too.
I have seen MANY completly stock Cobra T56s handling over 600 rwhp and a few running 800-1000 and they handle it just fine. Really is the best option for high power handling and great versitility. Can run 4.11 and still have a low cruising RPM

 

[atrainsgt]

So maybe I should buy a regular cobra t56? Seems like a lot of people hate the TKO's and a 6-speed is just cool. My car won't ever be making more than 600hp tops because its a street car and it won't be dragged. I like open track and autocross.

 

[1995 5.0]

I'm pretty happy with my TKO 600. I had to do the shift lug update but other then that its been a great tranny for me. It takes a little while to get used to shifting into third gear though.

 

[Rookie71]

In addition to the feedback from this thread, I'd suggest calling someone at Promotion and/or D&D and running your goals by them and seeing what they think. Promotion didn't steer me towards the most expensive option, in fact they suggested the cheaper of 3 transmission options once they had all of my information.

 

[SaleenGT2001]

my viper shifts smooth as butter. my buddies viper is the same way.

both have MGW shifters and both transmissions came from D&D.

 

[blubullett]

Maybe Ill get a mgw shifter then, its a pro 5.0 right now. Got it from d&d also. The swap was a peice of cake.

 

[SaleenGT2001]

i had the pro 5.0 on mine when i got it.

swap it for the MGW. you will not regret it!

 

[LaserSVT]

Yeah, cant beat MGW!

 

[atrainsgt]

I had a MGW on my t45 that's sitting on my garage now and I have a Hurst on this t-3650. The MGW is nice but so is the Hurst, never tried any others. Smart Parts auto sells a rebuilt t56 with warranty for $1700 to my door. I'm really considering that.

 

[02nightmaregt]

I had a MGW on my t45 that's sitting on my garage now and I have a Hurst on this t-3650. The MGW is nice but so is the Hurst, never tried any others. Smart Parts auto sells a rebuilt t56 with warranty for $1700 to my door. I'm really considering that.

Does it include everything needed for the swap? Thats cheap if so

 

[atrainsgt]

No it does not, I have been told you can modify stock equipment to work with the t56 though. IMO the swap kits are over priced for what you get.