Ford Tremec TKX 5-Speed Transmission, 2.87" 1St-Gear, 0.68" OD, 26-Spline Input

THE FORD TREMEC TKX 2.87 1st-gear/ .68od/ 26-spline inputHeavy Duty Five speed Single Overdrive Transmission

TCET17765 2.87:1 first gear with a .68:1 OD.

IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP TKX is the next generation in five speeds, with its ALL NEW End Loading Design which provides such advantages as a slimmer case design for great tunnel clearance, increased case strength, and fewer case seams. All this and 8000 RPM shifting & 600lbs/ft. torque capacity

You can find the Dimensions of the TXK by clicking on the 'SPECS' tab below.

Short input shaft kits are available for 4-speed bellhousing applications.CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO ON 10 -SPLINE CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO ON 26-SPLINE - For wide-ratio Transmission please See MD-501-18085 - OR - MD-501-18083 for a 10-spline version Product Features

• All new Slim End loading case designed for superior strength and greater tunnel clearance.
• Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchros with a non-leading tooth profile
• Close gear ratio (2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, .68) high-performance applications Rated at 600+ft/lbs
• Utilizes Ford TKO bolt pattern 7.2? length input shaft (with a short input shaft option can be bolt to a Ford close pattern 3-4 speed bellhousings )
• 26-spline input shaft with a 31-spline output shaft for added strength.
• Ford .670 pilot tip and 1.430? OD throwout bearing guild tube.
• Robust design with an internal 3-rail shift system & steel shift forks.
• All gears & shafts are made from special grade steel (ASTM 4615) providing increased torque carrying capacity.
• Single-piece countershaft provides an increased torque carrying capacity
• Tapered roller bearings on input, output, and counter shafts improve performance (reduced noise factor) with caged needle bearing on the main shaft.
• Equipped with a high-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter that isolates road noise, while providing clean crisp shifts.(Optional offsetMDLshifter available for even more custom fit)
• New smaller mid-position shifter mounting base reduced footprint
• Built-in reverse light switch on the left side
• Cruise control safety switch location on the right side of the TKX.
• The rear main-shaft support bushing moved from the tail closer to the gearbox provides better support.
• All mating surfaces are sealed with gaskets

If you are making over 400 hp and need an update from your four-speed this is the transmission for you.

We offer a complete TKX five-speed package that is completely customizable.Contact us today for a detailed quote. Experience the MDL difference: When you purchase a complete MDL Conversion Package you get

• • We extend the manufacturers warranty by an extra year with a 1-year grace period.
  • We have the best in the industry customer service.
  • lifetime technical support.

TKX offers even more:

• Three shifter locations are standard. (For the Mid position, an additional kit is required)

• Ford Mechanical 7 tooth speedometer cable drive gear
• OSS two-wire Analog speedometer sensor built-in.
• Reduce engine rpm to a level that makes it fun to drive besides enhancing fuel efficiency.Lubricant Specifications
  
  For all Tremec TKX 5-Speed models, the recommended oil is Dextron III ATFAmzoil ATFTremec High-Performance manual transmission Fluid (HP-MTF)Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. Fluid capacity is 2.7 quarts / 2.6 Liters. Fluid Maintenance LINK for Tremec Transmissions

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FORD	Gear Ratios					Spline count
Item #	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Input	output
TCET17765	2.87	1.89	1.28	1.00	0.68	26	31
TCET18084	2.87	1.89	1.28	1.00	0.81	26	31
TCET18085	3.27	1.98	1.34	1.00	0.72	26	31
TCET18086	3.27	1.98	1.34	1.00	0.72	10	31

TKX for the Generations: Article by Jim Smart

Slip Yokes In many cases, converting to a TREMEC TKX or T-56 Magnum will also warrant minor driveline modifications,such as upgrading to our 31-spline aftermarket slip yoke. Built to OEM standards, they accept 1330-style U-Joints and are designed to handle the torquefrom one of the powerful 5 or 6-speed manual transmissions.