{"id":53751,"date":"2021-01-13T12:01:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T18:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/?p=53751"},"modified":"2021-01-13T12:01:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T18:01:50","slug":"65-66-mustang-tkx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/65-66-mustang-tkx\/","title":{"rendered":"65-66 Mustang TKX"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>TKX Five Speed Single Overdrive Conversion up to 750hp<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47008 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/66-Mustang-Black-EDIT-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>We put a New Tremec TKX in a 1966 Mustang. The tunnel support was moved back 2-3\/4&#8243; then reattached to the floorpan &amp; tunnel. Our crossmember &amp; mount were used on the TKX as you can see it maintains the angle requires and we have great clearances. We also have about 5\/8&#8243; space between the trans top &amp; tunnel for driveline angle adjustment.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em>This is an added bonus to the already impressive rating of 600ft\/lb of Torque &amp; the new addition of triple cone synchros in the TKX gives you smooth shifting up to 8000 RPM.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>For higher torque applications or you&#8217;re a &#8216;spirited driver,&#8217; the TKX series five-speed is the latest offering from Tremec, check out these stats.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>Rated for 600lb\/ft of torque, will support shifting up to 8000rpm thanks to triple cone hybrid sintered synchronizers that the Tremec T56 Magnums have to make your driving experience the best.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>The new end loading design makes for a stronger case with a new sleeker profile, eliminating top covers, that would have restricted room in the tunnel.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/product-category\/transmissions\/5-speed-transmissions\/tkx\/ford-tkx\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Click here to read more about the TKX<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/new-tremec-tkx-in-a-66-mustang\/\">Click here to see our video of a TKX in a &#8217;66 Mustang<\/a><\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TKO-TKX-3_4-ABOVE-ALT-edit-WM-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MT-MDL-TKX-02-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TKO-TKX-3_4-REAR-edit-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Above you can see the differences between the TKO &amp; TKX cases<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong> Much like the TKO the floor support has to be moved back about 2-3\/4&#8243; over the narrow section tail shaft housing to retain the stock drive angle.The TKX offers a little more adjustment approx. 5\/8&#8243; at the tail shaft vertically for the driveline angle. Perfect for Pro-Streeters who love to tuck the rear suspension up into their ride.<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong>This can be done by removing the factory spot welds and relocate the support back.A great addition to the install is the MDL Crossmember item# <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/shop\/cross-members-mounts\/ford-crossmembers\/mustang\/crossmember-1965-66-mustang-t-5\/\">MD-6566M-CMT5<\/a> <\/span>and a new mount, this will maintain the transmission angle as well as providing superior clearance for exhaust and a locating arm for your emergency brake cable.<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>65-66 Mustang 5 &amp; 6-Speed Conversions from Modern DriveLine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>We offer the most complete line of five and six-speed conversions for Mustangs.Our line of products offer simple ways to upgrade your 3 or 4 speed to a Tremec five-speed or a complete automatic to five or six-speed overdrive, we have you covered.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><em><strong>Experience the MDL difference<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><em>Experience the MDL Difference,<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><em>We extend Tremec&#8217;s factory warranty by an extra year&#8230; with a 1-year grace period<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><em>We offer the best in the industry customer service. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><em>When you purchase a complete MDL Conversion Package you get, life-time technical support.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong><em>If your Mustang is a manual shift, this conversion will cost less than the automatic conversion.Using many of the OEM parts, like the bellhousing with an adapter, flywheel, clutch, and mechanical clutch linkage.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">MDL<\/span> has a complete line of in-house hand-assembled clutches for various HP ratings, cast, and Light Billet Steel flywheels should you need a replacement or plan to increase your HP.For those who want an effortless pedal feel or are challenged by a heavy pedal, MDL offers you an internal hydraulic upgrade.If you are running a fair amount of power or run your Mustang in motor sporting events, the QuickTime scatter-shield is available. The Quick Time bell-housing is built to use either the stock clutch linkage, clutch cable, internal T\/O, or external hydraulic release to provide the smoothest pedal feel and give you the most header clearance.&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/how-to\/\">Check out our HOW TO page, just click this link<\/a><\/strong><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-51806 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TKX-GM-68-72-CHEVELLE-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"198\" \/><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/tech-faq\/#1565206267865-c6efdb65-d234\">Click here to see our Frequently Asked TECH-Questions\/Answers page<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/shop\/transmissions\/transmission-accessories\/oil-cooler-kit\/\"><em>We also Have OIL COOLERS\u00a0 \u00a0click this link to find out more<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>We offer complete conversion packages for Ford &amp; GM featuring the NEW TKX<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong><em>Cable clutch release<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<span style=\"color: #808080;\">Since T-5, TKO, and Quick Time bell-housings are designed for a cable release, a matching fork is required. It is important to know the 3 or 4-speed mechanical release \u201cclutch\u201d can no longer be used as it will be too tall.<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">MDL offers cable release clutches for 10\u2033 long pattern as well as the 10.4\u2033 Metric bolt patterns.\u00a0 The pressure plate lever height is lower and the release is faster.<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">To use the stock clutch pedal, MDL has engineered a cable kit that mates with the stock 65-66 Mustang pedal and comes complete with a firewall plate, custom double adjustable cable the is routed around the exhaust system.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-50221 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1965-ford-mustang-FB-CROPPED-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><\/span><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" title=\"\u201cClutch Cable kit 1964.5-66 Mustang\u201d \u2014 Modern Driveline\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/shop\/clutch-cable-kits\/clutch-cable-kit-1964-5-66-mustang\/embed\n\/#?secret=UcxqmNDa9D\" width=\"600\" height=\"467\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" data-secret=\"UcxqmNDa9D\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<em><strong>Hydraulic release<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2013<span style=\"color: #808080;\">MDL developed a complete line of hydraulic clutch release systems we call our LF (Light Foot) Series.<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">The master cylinder mounts on the firewall using our mechanical linkage that connects to the stock clutch pedal.\u00a0 The linkage provides proper leverage and control while providing design flexibility.<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Using the T-5 and cable fork, our external slave cylinder mounts to the back of the bell-housing fork opening, pushing the fork forward. Our hydraulic system gives you the most exhaust clearance while providing the softest pedal effort.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-49708 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/mm5\/graphics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/66-RED-Convertible-EDIT-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/span><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" title=\"\u201c1964.5-66 Mustang, LF Series Hyd Clutch Master Kit\u201d \u2014 Modern Driveline\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/shop\/hydraulic-clutch-kits\/master-cylinders\/ford-master\/1964-5-66-mustang-lf-series-hyd-clutch-master-kit\/embed\/#?secret=H2of55eBWc\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" data-secret=\"H2of55eBWc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TKX Five Speed Single Overdrive Conversion up to 750hp We put a New Tremec TKX in a 1966 Mustang. The tunnel support was moved back 2-3\/4&#8243; then reattached to the floorpan &amp; tunnel. Our crossmember &amp; mount were used on the TKX as you can see it maintains the angle requires and we have great [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-featured-products"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53751"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53751\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.moderndriveline.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}