TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Package | 1968-1970 AMC 390

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Package | 1968-1970 AMC 390

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Package | 1968-1970 AMC 390

Description

Key Features

  • 600 lb-ft torque capacity across all TKX variants -- handles serious AMC 390 power
  • 26-spline input shaft with 31-spline output shaft for maximum drivetrain strength
  • Multiple gear ratio options: 3.27/1.98/1.34/1.00/0.72 wide ratio or 2.87/1.89/1.28/1.00/0.68 close ratio
  • 8,000 RPM capability with clean shifts at 7,500 RPM -- multi-cone synchronizers with hybrid carbon/bronze rings
  • Compact end-loaded case design fits most transmission tunnels without floor modifications
  • Three factory shifter positions for flexible installation
  • Complete customizable package includes bellhousing, flywheel, clutch, hydraulic system, and shifter options
  • High-performance billet aluminum short-throw shifter included

Description

Factory AMC three and four-speeds were fine for 1960s horsepower, but modern builds demand more torque capacity, better shift quality at high RPM, and overdrive for highway cruising. The TREMEC TKX solves all three problems in a single package designed specifically for 1968-1970 AMC 390 applications. With 600 lb-ft torque capacity, this five-speed handles built AMC V8s making serious power while delivering a single overdrive gear that transforms highway driving.

TREMEC engineered the TKX with a compact, end-loaded case that fits transmission tunnels where older TKO gearboxes required extensive floor modifications. The ribbed three-piece aluminum housing provides outstanding structural stiffness, while gaskets at all flanges eliminate fluid leaks during installation. Inside, multi-cone synchronizers with hybrid carbon and sintered bronze rings enable smooth, precise shifts even at 7,500 RPM -- a significant improvement over the balky brass-ring synchronizers in legacy transmissions.

Choose wide ratio gearing (3.27 first gear with 0.72 overdrive) for street performance with a strong launch, or close ratio (2.87 first gear with 0.68 overdrive) for high-horsepower applications where you want to stay in the powerband. All gears and shafts are machined from ASTM 4615 special-grade steel for maximum torque capacity. The internal three-rail shift system with steel shift forks delivers a robust, precise feel through the included billet aluminum short-throw shifter.

MDL's guided package builder walks you through selecting the right bellhousing, flywheel (164-tooth options for 10.5-inch or 11-inch clutches), clutch assembly, hydraulic master cylinder and release bearing, Hurst shifter components, speedometer drive, and driveshaft yoke for your specific AMC 390 combination. TREMEC recommends HP-MTF transmission fluid, with Dexron-III, GM Synchromesh, or Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF as alternatives. Every complete MDL package includes lifetime technical support and an extended warranty.

Package Includes

  • TREMEC TKX transmission (choice of wide or close ratio configuration)
  • AMC-specific bellhousing options
  • 164-tooth flywheel options (external or neutral balance, multiple clutch bolt patterns)
  • Flywheel bolt kit
  • Pressure plate bolt kit (standard or ARP)
  • Complete clutch assembly options (single or dual-disc)
  • Pilot bushing
  • Hydraulic master cylinder kit options
  • Hydraulic release bearing assembly
  • Hydraulic line (24-inch length)
  • Hurst shifter lever options (multiple lengths)
  • Shift boot options
  • Shift knob selection (multiple colors with or without MDL logo)
  • Speedometer cable
  • Speedometer driven gear (16-21 tooth options)
  • Speedometer gear retaining clip
  • Electronic speedometer sensor option
  • Reverse light wiring harness
  • Transmission tunnel modification kit (if required)
  • Three quarts transmission fluid (HP-MTF or ATF)
  • 31-spline driveshaft yoke options (1310, 1330, or 1350 series)
  • Complete installation instructions
  • MDL lifetime technical support
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