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Old 04-02-2008, 03:01 AM   #1
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Tremec TKO's and engine mounting location

Got a 250 straight 6, interested in the TKO series of 5 speed tranny. Currently running the SM465, plan on running the mechanical linkage to get me up and running. I want to keep the L6 for the time being, but may upgrade to an SBC in the future. Here are my questions.

Once I get the tranny, install it, and shorten the driveline, will I have to redo it all if I go with the SBC? The L6 IS kinda long...

How does this perform with the mechanical linkage setup? Anyone have it?
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Old 04-02-2008, 03:04 AM   #2
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Re: Tremec TKO's and engine mounting location

V8 mounts are closer to the front than I6, hypothetically it should work, but i don't know for sure
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Old 04-02-2008, 05:47 PM   #3
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Re: Tremec TKO's and engine mounting location

Whenever you replace the 6 with a V8…
If you mount the V8 on the 6 location frame motor mounts, you won’t have to change the driveshaft.

Here are some threads regarding the TKO

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=203848

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223031
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:35 AM   #4
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Re: Tremec TKO's and engine mounting location

Could someone point me in the right direction on the motor mounting holes? A link would be cool if available. I will admit it, the search function here kicks my @ss everytime I use it. Thanks for your links Willy P, much appreciated.

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Old 04-05-2008, 08:19 AM   #5
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Re: Tremec TKO's and engine mounting location

anyone?
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