TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1968-1972 Chevelle | LS Engine

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1968-1972 Chevelle | LS Engine

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1968-1972 Chevelle | LS Engine

Description

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1968-1972 Chevelle | LS Engine

Key Features

  • TREMEC TKX 5-speed rated at 600 lb-ft torque capacity - handles LS power with room to grow
  • TKX case designed specifically to fit '68-'72 Chevelle tunnel - no cutting or floor modifications required
  • End-loading design provides slimmer case profile for superior tunnel clearance vs. older TKO
  • Safe shifts at 7,500 RPM with 8,000 RPM engine capability
  • Three gear ratio options: 2.87 or 3.27 first gear with 0.68, 0.72, or 0.81 overdrive ratios
  • Bolts to GM 3 and 4-speed Muncie bellhousing pattern
  • 26-spline input shaft with 31-spline output shaft for added strength
  • 99 lbs dry weight - lighter than most aftermarket 5-speeds
  • Fully customizable package builder - choose transmission, clutch, hydraulics, shifter, and crossmember components
  • MDL extends manufacturer warranty by 1 additional year

Description

Transform your '68-'72 Chevelle's LS swap with the only overdrive transmission engineered specifically for A-body fitment. TREMEC designed the TKX case specifically to fit within the narrow and short confines of the '68-'72 Chevelle tunnel, eliminating the extensive floor modifications required by older TKO transmissions. If you've struggled with tunnel clearance issues or don't want to butcher your floor pan, the TKX is your solution.

The TKX solves the fundamental packaging problem that plagued previous 5-speeds in A-bodies. Its compact, end-loaded design provides clearance in most transmission tunnels without floor modifications, while the enhanced gear sizes and revised double-lined, carbon-fiber synchronizer package can be safely shifted at 7,500 RPM. All TKX versions are rated at 600 lb-ft of torque, making them ideal for naturally aspirated or boosted LS applications.

Engineering highlights include a ribbed, 3-piece aluminum housing for structural stiffness, multi-cone synchronizers with hybrid sintered bronze and carbon synchronizer rings for superior shift quality, and gaskets at all flanges for leak-free operation. All gears and shafts are made from special grade steel (ASTM 4615) providing increased torque carrying capacity. The 26-spline input shaft pairs with a 31-spline output shaft, and the transmission includes both mechanical and electronic speedometer outputs.

This complete package builder allows you to configure every component for your specific build: transmission gear ratios, bellhousing material, clutch type and capacity, hydraulic release system, shifter location and style, crossmember, and all supporting hardware. MDL has developed and selected the best components available - including options from McLeod, Centerforce, Tilton, and Hurst - to provide the highest-level products for your LS-powered Chevelle. When you purchase a complete MDL conversion package, we extend the manufacturer's warranty by an extra year.

What's Included

Your customized package includes your selected components from these categories:

  • TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission - choice of three gear ratio configurations
  • Bellhousing - aluminum or steel, hydraulic or mechanical release options
  • Hardware kit - LS aluminum or Chevy steel applications
  • Flywheel - LS series-specific options (LS1/LS2/LS3/LS6/LS7, LSX, LS9)
  • Flywheel bolts - standard or ARP upgraded
  • Clutch set - single or dual-disc, multiple torque ratings available
  • Pressure plate bolts - standard or ARP upgraded
  • Clutch pedal assembly
  • Pedal pad kit - dual-bore or manual brake configurations
  • Hydraulic master cylinder kit - polished, black, or chrome finish
  • Hydraulic release bearing
  • Braided stainless steel hydraulic line
  • Shift knob - multiple styles and finishes
  • Shift lever - custom MDL, Hurst, or other options
  • Shift boot
  • Speedometer cable adapter and driven gears
  • Electronic speedometer sensor
  • Reverse light wiring harness
  • Crossmember and transmission mount
  • TREMEC HP-MTF transmission fluid (3 quarts)
  • 31-spline slip yoke - 1310, 1330, or 1350 U-joint sizes available
  • MDL lifetime technical support
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