what kind of transmission

bluelx347

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I am in need of a transmission that can easily hold 600rwh. i am putting together a car with a 347 stroker motor and possibly a turbo in the near future. I am thinking about a tremec, but not sure which one to purchase. i hear many good things about the 3550 and the tko. Which one would be better. Don't care about hard shifting or anyting like that. Just want a better transmission that can hold more power. thank you.

 

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Tremec has two new transmissions that should be coming out very soon. One is rated to hold 600+ lbs/ft of torque. I have a Tremec 3550 and love it. I know a few guys running a 3550 that run 9's in the quarter in beat the crap outta the tranny and it works just fine! Heres the link for the new trannys though.

http://5speedtransmissions.com/tr-3550.html

 

bluelx347

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So you would recommend getting the 3550 instead of the tko. i wanted to only spend about 1300 on the trans it self without a bellhousing. thank you very much.

 

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Have you thought about the G force T5 transmission...it holds around 600 horsepower I think but its upwards of a couple grand

 

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i have thought about using the g force kit but it will cost 900 for the g force kit then 160 for the rebuild kit. I will also have to purchase a t 5 to build so for a nother hundred i can have a tremec that will hold more power.

 

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for 600hp you will need a heavy duty tranny. If you are really good to it you could get the 3550 but even that might not hold. I would recomend the Viper t56(www.ddperformance.com) or a liberty t5(www.libertygears.com) or a c6 automatic.