TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1973-1979 Nova | LS Engine

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1973-1979 Nova | LS Engine

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1973-1979 Nova | LS Engine

Description

Key Features

  • 600 lb-ft torque capacity with 8,000 RPM capability and shifts at 7,500 RPM
  • TREMEC TKX 5-speed with sintered carbon/bronze hybrid triple-cone synchronizers
  • Compact end-loading case design fits 1973-1979 Nova tunnel without modifications
  • 26-spline input shaft with 31-spline output shaft for maximum strength
  • Multiple gear ratio options: wide ratio (3.27:1 first) or close ratio (2.87:1 first)
  • Uses GM Muncie bellhousing bolt pattern - direct bolt-up to LS bellhousings
  • Complete customizable package with transmission, clutch, bellhousing, hydraulic system, and installation hardware
  • Nova-specific crossmember included for proper driveline angle
  • Professional concierge service to match components to your specific build

Description

Transform your 1973-1979 Nova LS swap with the most advanced 5-speed overdrive package available. TREMEC engineered the TKX from the ground up as a dedicated aftermarket transmission, solving the shifting problems that plagued earlier designs. The result is smooth, precise shifts at high RPM through enhanced gear sizes and a carbon-fiber synchronizer package - no more notchy, vague gates that made older 5-speeds frustrating to drive.

The TKX's revolutionary end-loading case design is specifically engineered for tight tunnel clearances found in GM A-bodies and X-bodies like the Nova. The slimmer, more streamlined case profile eliminates the floor pan modifications that other 5-speed swaps require. The three-piece ribbed aluminum housing provides outstanding structural stiffness while gaskets at all mating surfaces ensure leak-free operation. Inside, an internal 3-rail shift system with steel shift forks and tapered roller bearings on input, output, and counter shafts reduces noise while improving durability and shift quality.

This complete conversion package includes every component needed for a turnkey installation in your 1973-1979 Nova with an LS V8. MDL's guided selection process walks you through transmission gear ratio options, bellhousing choices (aluminum or steel, hydraulic or mechanical release), hydraulic clutch systems, custom shifters, LS-specific flywheels, clutch combinations rated for your power level, and all installation hardware. The Nova-specific crossmember ensures proper driveline angle, and you can choose from multiple driveshaft yoke sizes to match your U-joint preference.

Whether you're building a weekend cruiser or a serious street/strip machine, the single overdrive ratio drops engine RPM for improved fuel efficiency and reduced highway drone while the 600 lb-ft torque capacity handles serious power. TREMEC recommends HP-MTF, Dexron-III, GM Synchromesh, Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF, or Pennzoil Synchromesh. Contact MDL's drivetrain specialists for personalized component matching - we'll help you select the right parts for your project and budget.

What's Included

  • TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission (gear ratio of your choice)
  • Bellhousing - aluminum or steel, hydraulic or mechanical release options
  • Installation hardware kit (LS-specific, aluminum or steel bellhousing versions)
  • Flywheel - LS-specific with multiple bolt pattern options
  • Flywheel bolts - standard or ARP
  • Complete clutch assembly - multiple torque ratings available
  • Pilot bearing or bushing
  • Hydraulic master cylinder kit - multiple mounting configurations
  • Hydraulic line (24-inch braided stainless)
  • Hydraulic release bearing
  • Clutch pedal assembly
  • Pedal pad kit - multiple finishes
  • Shift knob and thread adapters
  • Shift lever - Hurst or MDL custom options
  • Shift boot
  • Speedometer components - cable adapter, driven gear, sensor options
  • Speedo gear retaining clip
  • Nova-specific crossmember
  • Reverse light wiring harness
  • Driveshaft yoke - 31-spline, multiple U-joint sizes (1310, 1330, 1350)
  • Transmission fluid (3 quarts)
  • Complete installation instructions
  • Lifetime technical support
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