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Replace old TKO 5 need advice

Dennis H said:
Going with the .64 5th vs .82 current. Car walks off 900 rpm so cruise ahould be lower rpm freeway. Capacity for Tremec is 2.7 quarts which had previously been a mystery. Recommended synthetic blend fluid, and first 500 break in oil.
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That would be about ideal for an O.D. ratio for the freeway with 3:55s or similar. My 6th is .5 and it's just a fuzz to much, it's right around 1,700-1,800 rpm at 70 mph, I'd like to be closer to 2,000 rpm.
 
Dennis, you selling the old trans?
 
Dennis H said:
Going with the .64 5th vs .82 current.
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That surprises me that your existing transmission has such a meager overdrive 5th gear. I had a Gear Vendors with a .78 and thought that it should have been a better ratio.
 
Silver Sport due to arrive San Jose 11/28/2018. Enroute from Tennessee.
 
Just talked to Jeff at SST today. Ordered a new m/c for the Dart.
 
Here is what SST sent me:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...rWAwVNW97KAaVbNaRqIp5Afh3m8m4-dMaAlyPEALw_wcB

SST all the way.. I talked to both as well and SST seemed to have their **** together better..

She fought me, but it's in.
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Nice install. Clean. The early Keisler TKO that I have now has leaked like a sieve from day one. Been in for about 15 years, 70k. Throws nicely onto driveshaft for even distribution to entire undercarriage.
I got the proprietary Tremec Branded break in fluid and the next change. Synthetic blend per SST.
 
Dennis H said:
Nice install. Clean. The early Keisler TKO that I have now has leaked like a sieve from day one. Been in for about 15 years, 70k. Throws nicely onto driveshaft for even distribution to entire undercarriage.
I got the proprietary Tremec Branded break in fluid and the next change. Synthetic blend per SST.
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I have to call today to order my Driveshaft.. I will ask about the oil issue..
 
Derwud, did you convert from auto to a tko? Looks like you were able to do install on jacks also, was that the case?


watermelon
 
watermelon said:
Derwud, did you convert from auto to a tko? Looks like you were able to do install on jacks also, was that the case?
watermelon
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WM, yes I converted to TKO from Auto.. I have done it in the hardest way possible on jackstands..
 
So I talked to Chris at Silver Sports.. He said to use the Snycromesh for break in and the Tremec oil or Syncromesh after break in.. Driveshaft should be showing up in 7-10 days.
 
747mopar said:
I've heard mixed reviews on American powertrain? Also check with Summit, they carry a few vendors that offer the 5 speed packages. I'd definitely ask about the shift mods, surely someone offers that as an additional option?

I know you don't want to do more chopping or buy another bellhousing but having had a TKO600 then a T56 there's no comparison when it comes to shifting:p. Honestly though if you can get the shift issue resolved the TKO is perfect for these old cars.
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My experience with American Powertrain was a complete disaster . . .

Will be happy to discuss with you . . .
 
Discuss it openly, we all would like to know.
 
conv67bdere said:
My experience with American Powertrain was a complete disaster . . .

Will be happy to discuss with you . . .
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No need, I remember it well which is why I threw out that subtle warning. I'd just like to think that they've realized the issue and dealt with it??? Not spending my money to find out though.
 
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