MDL Tremec GM TKX 18083 5-spd, Side, Rear Socket, Straight, No Offset

Not available through TREMEC.
 


Fits:
C1 1953-1962 & C2 1963-1967 - Chevrolet Corvette
NOTE: C1 Corvette requires fabrication of cross-member.

Features:
Gear Ratios 3.27, 1.98, 1.37, 1, .72od 26 spline input, 31 spline output

TKX is the next generation in five speedsWith ALL NEW End-Loading DesignWhich 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

Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchro's with a non-leading tooth profile Product Features

• Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchros...with a non-leading tooth profile.
• Close gear ratio (3.27, 1.98, 1.37 1.00, .72) high-performance applications
• Utilizes GM TKO bolt pattern & 7.2? length input shaft(with a short input shaft option you can bolt to:GM close pattern 3-4 speed bellhousings)
• 26-spline input shaft & a 31 spline output shaft for added strength.
• GM .590 pilot tip and 1.375? 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) for the increased demands of today's engines.
• Single-piece countershaft provides an increased torque carrying capacity.
• Tapered roller bearings on input, output & counter shafts improve performance....(reducing noise factor) with caged needle bearing on the main shaft.
• Equipped with an MDL high-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter that isolates road noise, while providing clean crisp shifts......(See more detail on the MDL shifter here)
• 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 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 complete TKX five-speed packagesThat are totally 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.
• life-time technical support.

TKX offers even more:

• Three shifter locations standard.(For the Mid position, an additional kit is required)
• GM Mechanical 7 tooth speedometer cable drive gear
• The reluctor wheel is 17 tooth.
• 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 oils are: