CORVETTE 53-67 MDL MODIFIED TKX 5-SPEED/.68 OD.

$3,495.00

Gear ratio 2.87, 1.89, 1.28,1,  .68-od

26 spline input, 31 spline output Shafts
Mechanical and Analog Electric speedo drive
Torque rated for 600ft/lbs/ 8000rpm shifting

MDL mods bring the shifter stub up in OE position

Click here to see what’s different

 

Description

THE ALL-NEW MDL MODIFIED TREMEC TKX 5-SPEED  FOR CORVETTE 1953-1967

Heavy Duty Five speed Single Overdrive Transmission

 

Fits:
C1 1953-1962    &    C2 1963-1967 –  Chevrolet Corvette

NOTE: C1 Corvette requires fabrication of cross-members.

MDL mods bring the shifter stub up in the OE position

Click here to see what’s different

Features:
Gear Ratios 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, .68od
26 spline input, 31 spline output

click on the link below to see the installation article by: Jim Smart

TKX Performance for C2/C3 Corvette

 

TKX is the next generation in five-speeds
With  ALL NEW End-Loading Design
Which 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 synchro’s
    with a non-leading tooth profile.
  • Close gear ratio (2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, .68) 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 a 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)
  • A new smaller mid-position shifter mounting base reduced the footprint
  • Built-in reverse light switch on the left side
  • The cruise control safety switch is located on the right side of the TKX.
  • The 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 packages
They 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 manufacturer’s warranty by an extra year… with a 1-year grace period.
  • We have the best in the industry customer service.
  • lifetime technical support.

 

TKX offers even more:

  • Three shifter locations are standard.
    (For the Mid position, an additional kit is required)

  • Ford Mechanical 7-tooth speedometer cable drive gear
  • The reluctor wheel has 17 teeth.
  • 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
Amzoil ATF or Synchromesh
Tremec High-Performance manual transmission Fluid (HP-MTF)
GM Synchromesh
Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF.

Fluid capacity is 2.7 quarts / 2.6 Liters.

 

Additional information

Weight 1936 oz
Dimensions 48 × 14 × 18 in

VIDEO

MANUALS

TKX-Service.Manual-SM_TKX_09.2020

SERVICE MANUAL

 

TKX-Parts.Manual-PL_TKX_09.2020

PARTS MANUAL

OIL DETAILS

TKO / TKX Oil info

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