Transmission Details

MDL UPGRADED TKX 5-SPEED for CORVETTE People often ask why does this transmission cost more? Well, this is an upgraded transmission, this isn’t just a bolted-on shifter. The cases are all CNC machined for this upgrade. They are all prepared at our facility by hand to ensure quality & precision. The…

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BREAKDOWN OF MUSTANG TRANSMISSIONS FROM 1979 TO PRESENT   SROD (SINGLE-RAIL OVERDRIVE) The Single-Rail Overdrive, otherwise known as the SROD, is considered a “wide-ratio” 4-speed gearbox and features a smooth aluminum case with fully synchronized forward gears. The reverse was left unsynchronized. The input shaft is a 10-spline while the output shaft is a 28-spline.…

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Tremec Transmission Unboxing & Review Modern DriveLine Supplement Before installing your new Tremec transmission Perform the following: Shipping Plug – On all 31-spline transmissions (TKO, TKX, all types of T56, Magnum, Magnum-F & Magnum XL) remove the shipping plug. – Remove by grabbing the shipping plug with a regular pair of pliers. Do not…

Important instructions regarding the preparation before installing your new transmission

Tremec T5  This transmission requires just under 3-Quarts of oil. We recommend that the fluid in a TREMEC T-5 transmission should be changed after its initial 500 miles. The fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles after that   CAUTION Do not mix different brands or types of transmission lubricant in any transmission. DO NOT USE GEAR OIL IN THE…

Modern Driveline and TREMEC for an improved fit, better performing five-speed transmission for your classic. The all-new TKX five-speed manual transmission leaves the gate with a terrific compact design, increased 600 ft/lb torque capacity, and buttery smooth shifts at high (8,000!) rpm, making it a great choice for your 1965-04 Mustang project.

A page listing some specification info. & features of the Tremec TR 3550 transmission

A page listing some specification info. & features of the Tremec TR 3550 transmission

The T5 five-speed transmission was developed for a broad range of vehicle applications from passenger cars to compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) requirements. The TREMEC T5 has been used on various passenger car and light truck applications. Its largest application was the Mustang GT. Currently, it is sold to the aftermarket for modernizing classic…

The T45 five-speed overdrive transmission was developed primarily for high-performance cars with relatively high-engine torque requirements but is adaptable to other light-duty applications such as sport-utility light trucks. Product Run 1996 – Feb 2001 Ford 4.6L Mustang The Borg-Warner T45 was introduced in 1996 when the Ford 4.6L Modular motor was released.  These transmissions were…

TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed overdrive transmission was developed to provide great torque capacity and is ideal for specialty sports cars equipped with high torque engines.   The TREMEC TR3550 5 Speed was both a product and a product line. The product line encompassed the 3550 and TKO models. Each model had two versions. One being…

The TR-3650 five-speed overdrive transmission was developed using state-of-the-art technology and is designed for a wide range of cars and compact utility vehicles.  Currently, the TREMEC TR-3650 is used in the Ford Mustang GT and the BA Falcon.  It was first introduced in 2001 as a replacement for the T-45 five speed.  Produced from 2001-2004…

  World-Class T5   Not all Borg Warner/TREMEC T5’s are the same. T5 Service Manual LINK The first T5 five speeds were introduced to market in 1980, in all things, an AMC Spirit/Concord. In 1983, T5’s were introduced to Fox body Mustangs and continued to be used in V-6 Mustangs until 2010. The T5 is…

Tremec’s New T-56 Magnum Is Ready To Make Stronger, Smoother Music In Your ‘Stang Dale Amy September 1, 2009 In the great pecking order of Mustang manual transmissions, six-speed gearboxes such as those factory-installed in ’03-’04 Cobras and current GT500s clearly rule the roost. While most of us had to get by with only five…

Tremec’s Magnum Six-Speed Will Separate Your Classic Ford From The Rest Of The Herd Dale Amy July 16, 2010 Tech | Transmission Upgrade You don’t have to have the mathematical skills of Einstein to grasp the obvious advantages of a six-speed gearbox over any old-school three- or four-speed box. With a deep overdrive in Sixth…

Early (mid-1960s and earlier) cars and street rods with their engines and drivetrain sitting back further than today’s cars benefit greatly when the shifter is positioned forward from the standard position offered by the T5 overdrive transmission. MDL is proud to introduce the Front Shift T5 Tailhousing. Designed from the ground up to reproduce the…

Designed to be a replacement of the earlier model TR-3550 and TKO, the TKO-500 and TKO-600 has been significantly upgraded, making it more robust, flexible and versatile. The TKO is ideal for high torque motors for the both the street and performance racing applications.  Several aftermarket upgrades are available such as carbon fiber synchro rings,…

The improvement is in the Beef The kingpin of TREMEC’s high-performance line-up, the all-new T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission takes the very best from current OEM technologies and pairs it with the most popular features of the all-business TKO & TKX 5-speeds. Able to withstand a massive 700 lb-ft. of torque, while providing unbelievably crisp shifts. No other…