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TKO 600 on the way... follow the leader

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moneypit94

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Well Just got off the phone with x2c motorsports. Got suckered into buying a TKO 600. He said he recommended that one over the 500 just because of the 26 spline shaft. Also that later on i could send it in to be cryogenically treated for my next setup if i wanted.. and it would be good for around 950 hp...

The only thing im worried about is shifting.. How different will it be? Stock 1st is 3.3 soemthing and im going to like a 2.87 1st. But on the other hand you get just a little more overdrive, which is nice.

To have it treated now would have cost me 400 extra. I think in all actuallity the the tranny will be better suited for street and drag racing.. Shifting half way into each turn kinda got old.

I don't know.. what do you guys think? Deffenetly needed something, was this a good choice. I hate to second guess myself.

Also, Eades, i just couldnt fork out the extra 400 right now to upgrade.. Our combo's are just one more step to being the exact same.. But you go with what works right?
 

BlueOvalStangGT

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So that means that first is going to be longer then before right? What was the total?
 

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You will definately like the longer first gear. Dont sweat it. I actually gained a tenth after my tko600 install. And thats including the extra weight of it. And it shift just like stock.

Thats with my minor bolt on car.


Numbles
 

moneypit94

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Yes that means first is longer. I paid 1599 + shipping (70$). Now i called d&d and they wanted more, but like all of them say they will match prices.

Im sure i could have saved a few bucks by shopping around a little but i didn't think that was too bad.

I still have to get a clutch, clutch fork, bell housing, yoke, and drive shaft spacer. Christmas gift ideas though.. lol
 

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How much do you expect to pay total? The internals of this one are heavier right? I think Paul said he lost .2 swithcing trannys.
 

moneypit94

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BlueOvalStangGT said:
How much do you expect to pay total? The internals of this one are heavier right? I think Paul said he lost .2 swithcing trannys.
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that depends on a lot of stuff. To give you an idea D&D offers the complete setup for $1999. But i think im gonna go ahead and get the sfi approved bellhousing (350 compared to 199 with the aluminum alternative). And i haven't decided on which clutch yet.

Nice thing about were i live is that i got all winter to tinker with the car. bad part is i don't get to drive it all winter...
 

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Id reccomend to get e driveshaft that is a custom length for your car.

However I have a driveshaft spacer that you can have. Id rather not ship but I live downtown in the city. If you want it, its yours.
 

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Your the second person just today that has recommended a different drive shaft unstead of a spacer...
 

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Hey numbles, what size spacer is that you have? Thanks.
 

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I think from the looks of it its a 3/4" spacer. Not quite a full inch but not as small as 1/2".
 

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im about to start the install on mine too

im hoping i dont run ito anything screwy

still gotta get a Fox Dust cover
 

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Dont forget to rotate your crossmember 180*. Otherwise you will have to lengthen the holes for the trans to bolt up.
 
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