New TKO 600 price quote, opinions please..

[TT91]

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


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?

 

[Nitracity]

For a couple of dollars more you can get a T56. Just my .02!

 

[haulbalz]

Nitracity, how do you like your t56? is it ok for the strip? is there and driveline noise, and how was the install? thanks

 

[Joes95GT]

I just read that article in 5.0 yesterday. Those trannys sound like they are the real deal. However, after reading about the problems that others have had with their TKOs, I'm still in limbo. If you're looking for a good (proven)transmission, you cannot beat a G-Force. Their customer service sucks, but their products are top notch.

Joe

 

[Rootus]

That sounds a little high to me. A buddy of mine did a 3550 TKO swap last year, total cost with everything was $1700. The TKO 600 costs a couple hundred bucks more than the 3550 TKO, but the rest of the parts should cost the same. Heck, for $2249 I could get a T56 swap kit! (from http://www.darkhorseperformance.com/)

Edit: maybe that's not as bad as I thought -- if that bellhousing is a scatterhshield, that definitely explains the higher price...

Dave

 

[Rootus]

I just read that article in 5.0 yesterday. Those trannys sound like they are the real deal. However, after reading about the problems that others have had with their TKOs, I'm still in limbo. If you're looking for a good (proven)transmission, you cannot beat a G-Force. Their customer service sucks, but their products are top notch.

Joe

Except for the people who have had the G-Force T-5's break on them. I was real interested in the G-Force until I heard of several people breaking them easily. The TKO may not be the smoothest tranny in the world, but after watching some local guys do 6000 RPM clutch dumps with turbo 5.0's, I'm guessing they're pretty strong .

Dave

 

[slytherin]

I agree with joe g-force's CS sucks they gave me the run around for so long I finally cancelled my order. isn't D&D's viper T-56 kit close to those hp& tq #'s

 

[Badlilstang]

I had a 3550 that I broke the input and output shaft trying to launch at 6000rpm... stuck in a TKO input and outputshaft ( yes it can be done with some machine work) I then broke third gear playing around on the street. Its hard to 60ft a 3,600lb car with out breaking parts. I sold my nitrous kit I never got to use so I could buy a new TKO... wish I would have known about the TKO 600 at the time.

 

[Rootus]

You broke 3rd on a TKO?? Wow...

 

[Badlilstang]

You broke 3rd on a TKO?? Wow...

Same as a 3550... I talked to D&D and they told me the next thing I break would be 3rd. They make a harder third gear upgrade but wanted like 500$ for the parts. The tranny had many years of abuse and I think it was just on its last leg as it was. The new one feels much better.

 

[Rootus]

Damn, I thought I'd get myself a TKO (or rather, a TKO 600 now) and never worry again about breaking it. At least not until I get that DART block making 1500 horsepower

 

[TT91]

ok heres the update from a few hour ago, check 5.0 talk for the thread:

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

 

[Badlilstang]

ok heres the update from a few hour ago, check 5.0 talk for the thread:

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

NICE!

 

[Fast94Cobra]

that sounds like my wish list

 

[TT91]

that sounds like my wish list

Its "been" mine for a LONG time, too long. I always drooled over nice 5.0s with a set of LARGE BAER brakes tuckes nicey away...

 

[Rootus]

So, does X2C upgrade the input shaft on the TKO 500? D&D shows a $30 difference between the TKO 500 and 600 ($1559 vs $1589), for that small of a difference I'd gladly get the stronger input shaft.

Dave