Tremec TKX - GM Five-speed
TCET17805 - 2.87:1 first gear with a .68:1 OD. (Just One of 3 gear set available)
THE HOT NEW MUST HAVE TRANSMISSION from TREMECIN STOCK & READY TO SHIP TKX is the next generation in five speeds, with its 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.Fits GM A-bodies without tunnel modifications - Chevelle / GTO / Cutlass / Nova / Camaro and many others. All this and 8000 RPM shifting & 600lbs/ft. torque capacity
You can find the Dimensions of the TXK by clicking on the 'SPECS' tab below.
Product Features
Sintered carbon/bronze-Hybrid triple cone synchro's with a non-leading tooth profile
- Wide gear ratio (3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, .72) high-performance applications Rated at 600+ft/lbs
- Uses the same bolt pattern as GM 3 & 4 speed Muncie bellhousing.
- 26-spline input shaft with a 31 spline output shaft for added strength.
- GM .590 pilot tip and 1.375" OD throwout bearing guide tube.
- Robust design with an internal 3-rail shift system & steel shift forks.
- All gears & shafts made from special grade steel (ASTM 4615) providing increased torque carrying capacity.
- Single-piece countershaft provides an increased torque carrying capacity
- Tapered roller bearings on input, output, and counter shafts improve performance (reduced noise factor) with caged needle bearing on the main shaft.
- Equipped with a high-performance short-throw billet aluminum shifter that isolates road noise, while providing clean crisp shifts.(Optional offset MDL shifter available for even more custom fit)
- New smaller stamped-steel mid-position cover with four M6 x 18 countersunk socket screws.
- Built-in reverse light switch on the left side
- Cruise control safety-switch location on the right side of the TKX.
- Rear main-shaft support bushing moved from tail closer to the gearbox provides better support.
- All mating surfaces are sealed with gaskets
Experience the MDL difference: When you purchase a complete MDL Conversion Package you get
- We extend the manufacturers warranty by an extra year with a 1-year grace period.
- We have the best in the industry customer service.
- life-time technical support.
- Three shifter locations standard. (For the Mid position, additional kit required)
We offer complete conversion packages for Ford & GM featuring the NEW TKX - Ford Mechanical 7 tooth speedometer cable drive gear(that can be adapted to GM)
- 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 SpecificationsFor all Tremec TKX 5-Speed models, the recommended oils areAmzoil ATF or SynchromeshTremec High-Performance manual transmission Fluid (HP-MTF)GM SynchromeshMobil 1 Synthetic ATF.
| GM | Gear Ratios | Spline count | |||||
| Item # | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Input | output |
| TCET17722 | 2.87 | 1.89 | 1.28 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 26 | 31 |
| TCET17805 | 2.87 | 1.89 | 1.28 | 1.00 | 0.68 | 26 | 31 |
| TCET18083 | 3.27 | 1.98 | 1.34 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 26 | 31 |
Slip Yokes In many cases, converting to a TREMEC TKX or T-56 Magnum will also warrant minor driveline modifications,such as upgrading to our 31-spline aftermarket slip yoke. Built to OEM standards, they accept 1330-style U-Joints and are designed to handle the torquefrom one of the powerful 5 or 6-speed manual transmissions.