5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 07-04-2007, 09:03 AM

First of all Happy 4th to everyone! I was just looking at 5-speeds and wondered if anyone has had any experience with a Tremec TKO-600?

ChevyDude · 07-04-2007, 11:56 AM

No one???

71/454 · 07-04-2007, 02:15 PM

I'd like to swap one too. I was also looking at the 6 speed as well. here's a ttt for ya

ChevyDude · 07-04-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71/454

I'd like to swap one too. I was also looking at the 6 speed as well. here's a ttt for ya

Which 6 speed??? I find it hard to believe no one here has installed the TKO-600, in their truck. From what I have read, it seems to be a nice manual to go with.

eedgell · 07-04-2007, 03:06 PM

Dont know about the TKO, or even what it is for sure, but many folks here have the NV-4500. How are they different?

Jim_PA · 07-04-2007, 04:34 PM

NV4500 is a heavy duty towing/diesel type trans.

TKO-600 is a muscle/sports car type trans.

I'd love to have a TKO, just don't have the $ to put in one at this point.

ChevyDude · 07-04-2007, 05:53 PM

I am saving my pennies and doing more reading on the TKO-600.

71/454 · 07-04-2007, 06:37 PM

I was looking at the t-56 from tremec

TravisH · 07-05-2007, 10:17 PM

I will be putting a tko behind my ls364, did quite a bit of research a year or so back.

Originally I was like 71/454 in looking for a T56 but after talking to the guy at Gears to Go (Rick? it was long ago) I decided to go for the tko. Some of the reasons are shifter location, better shifting supposedly, etc. The only real reason I wanted the t56 was so I could say I had a six speed and I thought there would be some mileage benefits but the final gear on both is the same

**Tom Vogel** · 07-05-2007, 11:47 PM

Ihave a TKO600 in my Jimmy; McCleod street twin clutch in a McCleod scattershield. Have not started it up yet, so will have to let you know how it goes. I got the .68 final drive, also have the McCleod slickshifter.. and it
fits awsome.
Tom

ChevyDude · 07-06-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Ihave a TKO600 in my Jimmy; McCleod street twin clutch in a McCleod scattershield. Have not started it up yet, so will have to let you know how it goes. I got the .68 final drive, also have the McCleod slickshifter.. and it
fits awsome.
Tom

Love to see some pics of it in the truck!

07-04-2007, 09:03 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? First of all Happy 4th to everyone! I was just looking at 5-speeds and wondered if anyone has had any experience with a Tremec TKO-600? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-04-2007, 11:56 AM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? No one??? __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-04-2007, 02:15 PM	#3
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? I'd like to swap one too. I was also looking at the 6 speed as well. here's a ttt for ya __________________ 1972 Gmc Custom swb intercooled twin turbo 327 10.5-1 and 12 lbs of boost, Nodular iron case super t-10 4 speed with a blowproof bellhousing, 12 bolt eaton posi soon to have moser axles. 1998 Honda CR250 fully ported, case matched, milled head, vortexed carb and revalved suspension but don't forget the woody woodpecker decal kit! Things I've broken so far: 12 bolt diff saginaw 4 spd many, many pieces Aluminum case Super t-10 4 spd

07-04-2007, 03:06 PM	#5
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? Dont know about the TKO, or even what it is for sure, but many folks here have the NV-4500. How are they different? __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-04-2007, 04:34 PM	#6
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? NV4500 is a heavy duty towing/diesel type trans. TKO-600 is a muscle/sports car type trans. I'd love to have a TKO, just don't have the $ to put in one at this point.

07-04-2007, 05:53 PM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? I am saving my pennies and doing more reading on the TKO-600. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-04-2007, 06:37 PM	#8
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? I was looking at the t-56 from tremec __________________ 1972 Gmc Custom swb intercooled twin turbo 327 10.5-1 and 12 lbs of boost, Nodular iron case super t-10 4 speed with a blowproof bellhousing, 12 bolt eaton posi soon to have moser axles. 1998 Honda CR250 fully ported, case matched, milled head, vortexed carb and revalved suspension but don't forget the woody woodpecker decal kit! Things I've broken so far: 12 bolt diff saginaw 4 spd many, many pieces Aluminum case Super t-10 4 spd

07-05-2007, 10:17 PM	#9
TravisH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta Posts: 316	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? I will be putting a tko behind my ls364, did quite a bit of research a year or so back. Originally I was like 71/454 in looking for a T56 but after talking to the guy at Gears to Go (Rick? it was long ago) I decided to go for the tko. Some of the reasons are shifter location, better shifting supposedly, etc. The only real reason I wanted the t56 was so I could say I had a six speed and I thought there would be some mileage benefits but the final gear on both is the same

07-05-2007, 11:47 PM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: 5 speed TKO-600, anyone put one of these in? Ihave a TKO600 in my Jimmy; McCleod street twin clutch in a McCleod scattershield. Have not started it up yet, so will have to let you know how it goes. I got the .68 final drive, also have the McCleod slickshifter.. and it fits awsome. Tom



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