TREMEC TKX 5-Speed | Ford | Short Body Front Shifter Position | No Offset Stub

Key Features

• MDL-exclusive short body front shifter position with no offset on the shift stub - not available from TREMEC
• Short turret configuration optimized for passenger car installations
• 600 lb-ft torque capacity with 8,000 RPM engine capability and 7,500 RPM shift capability
• Gear ratios: 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 0.68 overdrive [VERIFY: SKU MD-501-18086 corresponds to TCET18086 which has 10-spline input and 3.27/1.98/1.34/1.00/0.72 ratios per TREMEC specs - product page text conflicts with this]
• 26-spline input shaft and 31-spline output shaft [VERIFY: see above - TCET18086 is actually 10-spline input]
• Slim, end-loading aluminum case design for improved tunnel clearance in classic applications
• Multi-cone synchronizers with hybrid sintered bronze/carbon rings for smooth 7,500 RPM shifts
• Both mechanical and analog electronic speedometer drive outputs
• Ribbed 3-piece aluminum housing with gaskets at all flanges for leak-free assembly
• 99 lbs dry weight with 2.7-quart fluid capacity

Description

When your Ford build demands a short body front shifter location with zero offset on the shift stub, this MDL-modified TREMEC TKX delivers exactly that solution. Standard TKX transmissions ship with mid or rear shifter positions - this exclusive MDL configuration relocates the shift point forward to clear consoles, accommodate bench seats, or simply put the shifter exactly where you want it in your custom build.

The TKX represents TREMEC's first transmission designed from the ground up specifically for the performance aftermarket. The end-loading case design creates a slimmer profile than the TKO it replaces, fitting inside many stock muscle car and truck transmission tunnels without floor modifications. Structural stiffness comes from the ribbed 3-piece aluminum housing, while durability is optimized with oversized gear widths, caged needle bearings in all gear positions, and gaskets at every flange to eliminate leaks.

Shifting performance is where the TKX truly separates itself from older 5-speeds. Multi-cone synchronizers and hybrid synchronizer rings made of sintered bronze and carbon enable crisp, confident shifts at up to 7,500 RPM without the notchy, resistant feel of older designs. The internal three-rail shift system with steel shift forks provides a robust foundation, while the high-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter isolates road noise and delivers clean engagement.

With 600 lb-ft torque capacity, the TKX handles serious power from small-block to big-block combinations. The transmission uses Dexron III ATF with a 2.7-quart capacity. This MDL-exclusive modification is built in Caldwell, Idaho and is not available through TREMEC or other distributors - only through Modern Driveline.

Kit Includes

• MDL-modified TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission with Ford bellhousing bolt pattern
• Short turret assembly configured for passenger car applications
• Front shift mechanism with no offset shift stub
• High-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter
• Mechanical speedometer drive output
• Electronic speedometer sensor provision
• Factory gaskets and seals at all flanges
• Built-in reverse light switch and cruise control safety switch