Tremec TKX - GM Five-Speed
TKX is the best choice in five speeds, with its End Loading Design which provides a slimmer case design for great tunnel clearance, increased case strength, and fewer case seams.
Fits GM A-bodies without tunnel modifications - Chevelle / GTO / Cutlass / Nova / Camaro and many others. All this and 8000 RPM shifting & 600lbs/ft. torque capacity
Features:
Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchro's with a non-leading tooth profile
Experience the MDL difference: When you purchase a complete MDL Conversion Package you get
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.
TCET18083 - 3.27:1 first gear with a .72:1 OD
TKX is the best choice in five speeds, with its End Loading Design which provides a slimmer case design for great tunnel clearance, increased case strength, and fewer case seams.
Fits GM A-bodies without tunnel modifications - Chevelle / GTO / Cutlass / Nova / Camaro and many others. 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.
- For a close-ratio transmission please see MD-501-17765Features:
Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchro's with a non-leading tooth profile
- All new Slim End loading case designed for superior strength and greater tunnel clearance.
- Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchro's with a non-leading tooth profile
- Will bolt to GM 3 & 4 speed Muncie/Richmond bellhousing
- Wide gear ratio (3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, .72) high-performance applications Rated at 600+ft/lbs
- 26-spline input shaft with a 31 spline output shaft for added strength.
- GM .590 pilot tip and 1.375" OD throwout bearing guide tube.
- Robust design with an internal 3-rail shift system & steel shift forks.
- All gears & shafts made from special grade steel (ASTM 4615) providing 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 offset MDL shifter 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.
- Rear main-shaft support bushing moved from tail closer to the gearbox provides better support.
- All mating surfaces are sealed with gaskets
Experience the MDL difference: When you purchase a complete MDL Conversion Package you get
- We extend the manufacturers warranty by an extra yearwith a 1-year grace period.
- We have the best in the industry customer service.
- life-time technical support.
- Three shifter locations standard. (For the Mid position, additional kit required)
We offer complete conversion packages for GM cars & trucks featuring the NEW TKX - Ford Mechanical 7 tooth speedometer cable drive gear(that can be adapted to GM)
- 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, ATF Amzoil, 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
| GM | Gear Ratios | Spline count | |||||
| Item # | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Input | output |
| TCET17722 | 2.87 | 1.89 | 1.28 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 26 | 31 |
| TCET17805 | 2.87 | 1.89 | 1.28 | 1.00 | 0.68 | 26 | 31 |
| TCET18083 | 3.27 | 1.98 | 1.34 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 26 | 31 |
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.
