TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1970-1971 Torino | Ford Small Block

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1970-1971 Torino | Ford Small Block

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Package | 1970-1971 Torino | Ford Small Block

Description

Key Features

  • Complete auto-to-manual TKX 5-speed conversion engineered for 1970-1971 Ford Torino with small block V8
  • TREMEC TKX transmission rated at 600 lb-ft torque capacity with 8,000 RPM redline and 7,500 RPM shift capability
  • Available in wide ratio (3.27:1 first gear, 0.72 overdrive) or close ratio (2.87:1 first gear, 0.64 overdrive) configurations
  • 26-spline input shaft with 31-spline output shaft for maximum drivetrain strength
  • Compact end-loaded case design provides superior tunnel clearance without floor modifications
  • Multi-cone synchronizers with hybrid sintered bronze and carbon rings deliver smooth high-RPM shifts
  • Ribbed three-piece aluminum housing for structural rigidity and reduced NVH
  • Fully customizable package with guided component selection
  • Professional concierge support available for optimal part matching

Description

Converting your '70-'71 Torino from automatic to a proper 5-speed manual transforms the driving experience entirely. This complete TREMEC TKX conversion package delivers everything needed to swap out that slushbox for a transmission that puts you in full command of your Ford small block's powerband.

The TKX was engineered from the ground up specifically for the aftermarket. Its compact, end-loaded architecture fits the Torino's intermediate-sized tunnel without the cutting and welding older 5-speed swaps demanded. All gears and shafts are manufactured from special-grade ASTM 4615 steel, providing the torque capacity to handle serious horsepower while oversized gear widths and caged needle bearings in all positions ensure long-term durability. The three-piece ribbed aluminum housing delivers structural stiffness that minimizes noise and eliminates the flex that plagued earlier designs.

What separates the TKX from its predecessors is shift quality. Multi-cone synchronizers paired with hybrid sintered bronze and carbon synchronizer rings allow precise, smooth engagement even at elevated RPM. A high-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter comes standard, isolating road noise while delivering the crisp, mechanical feedback serious drivers expect. Three shifter location options and integrated Ford transmission mount patterns simplify installation and retain factory shifter positioning.

MDL's guided package configurator lets you build the exact conversion kit your Torino needs: bellhousings in aluminum or steel, mechanical or hydraulic clutch systems, flywheel options from lightweight aluminum to SFI-rated steel, and driveline components matched to your application. Compatible with Ford 302 and 351 Windsor small block engines in 1970-1971 Torino applications.

Kit Includes

Package contents are fully customizable through MDL's guided selection system. Available components include:

  • TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission (choice of wide or close ratio gear sets)
  • Ford small block bellhousing (aluminum or steel construction options)
  • Bellhousing block plate
  • Clutch fork assembly
  • Bellhousing-to-transmission hardware kit
  • Flywheel (steel, SFI-approved steel, or aluminum; choice of balance)
  • ARP flywheel bolt set
  • Clutch kit sized for TKX 26-spline input
  • Pressure plate bolt set (standard or ARP)
  • Clutch pedal assembly for '70-'71 Torino
  • Pedal support bracket
  • Pedal pad kit
  • Hydraulic master cylinder kit
  • External slave cylinder kit
  • Shift lever and knob
  • Shift boot
  • Speedometer cable or electronic sensor
  • Speedometer driven gear and retaining clip
  • Reverse light wiring harness
  • Transmission mount
  • Driveshaft yoke (31-spline; choice of U-joint series)
  • Transmission fluid (3 quarts)
  • Lifetime technical support from MDL
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