How much HP can a Tremec TKO handle?
Rated to 1000 hp.
How much torque can a TKO 600 handle?
600 lb-ft
The TKO 5-speed is an early top-loader–style transmission rated for up to 600 lb-ft of torque capacity, and it can be reliably shifted at engine speeds up to 6,200 rpm.
What did the Tremec TKO 600 come in?
The TKO-600 became available in 2003. The 3 vehicles that had a Tremec 3550 was 1993 Cobra-R, 1994 & 1995 Cobra-R. They were not production cars but assembled for Ford.
Are Tremec transmissions good?
The Tremec T-56, TKO & T-5 are great transmissions. It is very important to mate the correct transmission with your power level and more importantly your style of driving. Contrary to some thoughts none of the Tremec are specifically made for racing.
How much horsepower can a Tremec 5 speed handle?
650 hp
The car currently has a Tremec five-speed with a max rating of only 650 hp. I want to know if there is an H-patternstyle five-speed (with Fifth as the overdrive) that could handle the horsepower for weekend trips to the dragstrip when the car will have sticky slicks on it.
What is a TKO transmission?
The Tremec TKO 5-speed is the transmission that started a revolution in manual overdrive conversions. It is one of the most versatile 5-speed transmissions in the market today, as well as one of the strongest. With an impressive 600 lbs./ft.
What cars came with Tremec TKO?
The A-body listings include Buick GS, Olds 442, Cutlass and Pontiac GTO. Ford Mustang kits are available for 1964-2004 in three different levels of performance: as a TKO-500 with the 0.68:1 overdrive, as the TKO-600 with the 0.64:1 overdrive, or as the TKO-600 road/race transmission with 0.82:1 overdrive.
What cars have Tremec 5 speed?
AMC, Nissan, Isuzu, Jeep, Ford, Chevy, Honda, Chevy truck and Pontiac all used the T-5 in one or more of their models during the years 1982-’97. The T-5 can improve gas mileage because of its overdrive gear; also, its shift linkages are internal, improving clearance for easy adapting into other vehicles.
What is the difference between a TKO 500 and a TKO 600?
The TKO 500 has a deep 3.27:1 First gear, while the TKO 600 has a 2.87:1 First, which accounts for the difference in torque capacity. There’s also an option to choose between a 0.64:1 and a 0.82:1 overdrive on the TKO 600, while the TKO 500 has a 0.68:1 Fifth gear.