New TKO 600 Price quote inside, opinions...

[TT91]

This is tremecs new tko 3550 series trans. 600 hp 600 lbs
I just received my quote for the tko 600, with everything included for a easy swap...here it is


TOTAL $2,298.00
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Neutral Safety Switch Plug $8
McLeod Steel bellhousing $279
Speedo driven gear (4.11, 255-55-16) $15
Weber Dual Friction Clutch disc (26 spline) $150
Reverse Light switch $8
GM Synchromesh trans fluid $10
Adjustable crossmember $59
TKO HD Slip Yoke (1330 series) $69
TKO-600 5sp, 600 ft/lb (.64 5th) $1676.00

What u guys think, worth it? too much money? go somewhere else?

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Thats pretty close to what a T56 swap would cost, isnt it?

 

[TIMMY2734]

I know you can get the Mcleod for about $10 cheaper. The trannies come with yokes, at least the old TKOs did. Id also check into a better clutch disc for your motor, like a spec stage 3. You also dont *need* that adjustable x-member. Just grind the tac welds off, slide it back, and re-tack them

 

[TT91]

I have the spec stage 3 now, not sure if it will work tho..this trans is rated in excess of holding 600lbs of tq.

The t56 transmission alone is $1999. Not counting coversion pieces.

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

You're current spec stage III disc wont work, need a fine spline disc. I just upgraded to the stageIII from my stageII, same pressure plate. Cost $150 shipped for just the disc from spec. They told me it will hold 680ft lbs of torque. I would go for it.
mike.

 

[TT91]

whats transmission you running? So forget the mcloed disc and go for the "fine spline disc" by spec is what your saying...

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

I only have the 3550 tremec right now. I would go for the spec, the tko has a fine spline input shaft so any clutch you run would have to be fine spline.
mike.

 

[TT91]

gotcha, thanks for the input!

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Hey, Check out www.x2cmotorsports.com for their version of the TKO $1,699.00. Says its good for a 3300lb car going 9.90's in the quarter and 140mph, which is like what, 800hp? Thats like 200hp more for $23, just something else to chew on. Good Luck with what ever you get.

 

[TT91]

thanks, yea i found that, ill prolly order from them or D&D

 

[TT91]

Just got off the phone....ordering parts...

NEW X2C TKO 500 V.1 trans rated at 850hp....$1999
Mcleod disc-rated 850..... $200 sumthin
Mcleod scattershield.... $189
Auburn Pro 31 spine posi $389
AND
Baer M2300 Killer, 31 spline, 5 lug, disc brakes..$1895

Everyone loves new parts...but i have that sickening feeling in my stomache for some reason..

X2C was outstanding over the phone, i spoke with Mark, who was very helpful and intelligent. TWO thumbs up

 

[92GreenGT]

Just got off the phone....ordering parts...

NEW X2C TKO 500 V.1 trans rated at 850hp....$1999
Mcleod twin disc-rated 850..... $200 sumthin
Mcleod scattershield.... $189
Auburn Pro 31 spine posi $389
AND
Baer M2300 Killer, 31 spline, 5 lug, disc brakes..$1895

Everyone loves new parts...but i have that sickening feeling in my stomache for some reason..

X2C was outstanding over the phone, i spoke with Mark, who was very helpful and intelligent. TWO thumbs up

Damn, congrats on the new parts. Let me say you go all out.:worship:

Dave

 

[TT91]

Damn, congrats on the new parts. Let me say you go all out.:worship:

Dave

Balls to the wall, every shift, every day, its the only way to play the game............that applies to everything i do..or try to do
Thanks man

 

[TIMMY2734]

The Mcleod twin disk setup runs around 600ish for the kit

 

[TT91]

its not the kit,just the disc,single

 

[TIMMY2734]

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[TIMMY2734]

oh, ok. Ive got the same one, at least i think it is.

If you drive the car alot though, or rather plan too, the street twin would be a great clutch setup. Really soft pedal and will hold all the power you can throw at it.

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

Man!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the sickening feeling is due to the fact you were originally looking to get a tranny/scattershield set up and wound up with 2k in other sheot That rocks though, I gotta do something about brakes, I have a feeling after trying to slow down from a good run on the new motor with stock brakes, i'll scare myself enough to get some

 

[TT91]

Na iv have the brakes planned for a LONG time..I had to address this crap before it got too late, know what i mean?

 

[90mustangGT]

Yeah, you spent a bundle on your tranny, but since you did it right you probally won't have to worry about anything for a long time. Good luck on your new tranny.