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Technical Tips => Transmissions - Differentials => Topic started by: Stacka on August 26, 2010, 03:01:28 PM

Title: TKO 600
Post by: Stacka on August 26, 2010, 03:01:28 PM
Hi Guys
I'm fitting a TKO600 to my 68 vette and was wondering if anyone else has fitted one and if so what tranny oil did they settle for.
Title: TKO 600
Post by: 666trick on August 27, 2010, 03:01:12 PM
Amsoil Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (MTF)     

Is what alot of the track guys are using

I use royal purple


Bon

Title: TKO 600
Post by: Lewiscrony on May 13, 2011, 04:13:45 PM
TKO600 & TKO500 are considered to be the premiere transmissions with quality performance. Have more details on :

http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/tr-3550.html
Title: TKO 600
Post by: bfit on May 13, 2011, 04:35:18 PM
I am thinking of something similar did you get a box set up for the vette
 
IE gear shift mechanism off set to the left
Bfit
Title: TKO 600
Post by: mick on May 30, 2011, 07:11:48 PM
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7794.msg1045939779#msg1045939779
I am thinking of something similar did you get a box set up for the vette
 
IE gear shift mechanism off set to the left
Bfit


I will be getting full kit for my car sent very soon.

It includes everything I need for the install from clutch to driveshaft.

Title: TKO 600
Post by: bfit on May 31, 2011, 08:02:37 AM
Mick this is what i am looking at

http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/gm-street-rod-kit-car-classic-truck/all-years/keisler-manual-transmission-kits/*-new-product-gm-street-rod/kit-car-5-speed-rs-perfectfit-kit/flypage_tabs.html
their  RS600 I think it will be a good fit in the C3

Bfit
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Scott on May 31, 2011, 08:15:09 AM
I'm pretty sure that box is a strengthened T5. Keisler remanufacture them with stronger internals. (ie parts are not available from anyone but keisler)

I went with a TKO600 as they are a known product. I got a complete auto to manual conversion kit from Amercan powertrain, with a hydraulic clutch set-up. I'm just waiting for it to turn up. It's on a boat somewhere :)

When I was getting quotes from everyone, Keisler were always the most expensive.
Title: TKO 600
Post by: bfit on May 31, 2011, 10:54:02 AM
I would love to see some photos when you get the thing fitted
 I change clutch in one of my C3`s  a while back
not a pleasant job .
It was very fiddly to do
 What year is you vehicle
Bfit  
Title: TKO 600
Post by: mick on May 31, 2011, 08:31:29 PM
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7794.msg1045939996#msg1045939996
Mick this is what i am looking at

http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/gm-street-rod-kit-car-classic-truck/all-years/keisler-manual-transmission-kits/*-new-product-gm-street-rod/kit-car-5-speed-rs-perfectfit-kit/flypage_tabs.html
their  RS600 I think it will be a good fit in the C3

Bfit


im going this way...

http://www.americanpowertrain.com/cart.htm#ecwid:category=175688&mode=product&product=994888

Title: TKO 600
Post by: Scott on May 31, 2011, 09:52:21 PM
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7794.msg1045940000#msg1045940000
I would love to see some photos when you get the thing fitted
 I change clutch in one of my C3`s  a while back
not a pleasant job .
It was very fiddly to do
 What year is you vehicle
Bfit  


It's a 73, with a lot of 80 model parts.

I started pulling the dash out tonight :rolleyes: to sort out a few things until the gearbox arrives.  I'll have to take some pics as I go and update the build thread.

I went for the 0.6x overdrive ratio.  I want the revs to drop right back on the highway.  I'll have to change the 3.08 diff for something much shorter for fast acceleration :drag:  No wonder it seemed sluggish with the T350.  The speedo swung around pretty quick thank to the huge torque of the 400sb, but the car didn't have that 'push' in the back.
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Jethro on June 11, 2011, 05:03:01 PM
Quote from: mick link=topic=7794.msg1045940009#msg1045940009
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7794.msg1045939996#msg1045939996
Mick this is what i am looking at

http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/gm-street-rod-kit-car-classic-truck/all-years/keisler-manual-transmission-kits/*-new-product-gm-street-rod/kit-car-5-speed-rs-perfectfit-kit/flypage_tabs.html
their  RS600 I think it will be a good fit in the C3

Bfit


im going this way...

Mick have you got you kit yet ?

http://www.americanpowertrain.com/cart.htm#ecwid:category=175688&mode=product&product=994888

Title: TKO 600
Post by: mick on June 12, 2011, 05:27:08 PM
Quote from: Jethro link=topic=7794.msg1045940158#msg1045940158
Quote from: mick link=topic=7794.msg1045940009#msg1045940009
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7794.msg1045939996#msg1045939996
Mick this is what i am looking at

http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/gm-street-rod-kit-car-classic-truck/all-years/keisler-manual-transmission-kits/*-new-product-gm-street-rod/kit-car-5-speed-rs-perfectfit-kit/flypage_tabs.html
their  RS600 I think it will be a good fit in the C3

Bfit


im going this way...

Mick have you got you kit yet ?

http://www.americanpowertrain.com/cart.htm#ecwid:category=175688&mode=product&product=994888



Yup last week before the dollar dived.

I ended up ringing my contact and had a long talk with him and went mechanical linkage.

their ceramic clutch set up is almost as light as hydraulic and he said they get a few problems with the internal hydraulic setup leaking.


btw Wintersun at Port Mac. has been good fun IM SO TIRED !!!!!
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Jethro on June 12, 2011, 08:08:32 PM
Quote from: mick link=topic=7794.msg1045940173#msg1045940173
Quote from: Jethro link=topic=7794.msg1045940158#msg1045940158
Quote from: mick link=topic=7794.msg1045940009#msg1045940009
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=7794.msg1045939996#msg1045939996
Mick this is what i am looking at

http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/gm-street-rod-kit-car-classic-truck/all-years/keisler-manual-transmission-kits/*-new-product-gm-street-rod/kit-car-5-speed-rs-perfectfit-kit/flypage_tabs.html
their  RS600 I think it will be a good fit in the C3

Bfit



im going this way...

Mick have you got you kit yet ?

http://www.americanpowertrain.com/cart.htm#ecwid:category=175688&mode=product&product=994888



Yup last week before the dollar dived.

I ended up ringing my contact and had a long talk with him and went mechanical linkage.

their ceramic clutch set up is almost as light as hydraulic and he said they get a few problems with the internal hydraulic setup leaking.


btw Wintersun at Port Mac. has been good fun IM SO TIRED !!!!!


Hey Mick,

When ya wake up I've sent ya a U2U buddy:grin:
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Scott on July 04, 2011, 04:02:40 PM
I just got an invoice for my customs duty and GST.  So, I should have my gearbox by the end of the week, if I'm lucky... :pepper::hammer:
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Jethro on July 04, 2011, 05:47:22 PM
Quote from: Scott link=topic=7794.msg1045940432#msg1045940432
I just got an invoice for my customs duty and GST.  So, I should have my gearbox by the end of the week, if I'm lucky... :pepper::hammer:


:ado:
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Scott on July 19, 2011, 08:14:40 AM
I finally got my gearbox on Thursday.  I only had a quick chance to check thrpigh the boxes.  They left out the hydraulic clutch assembly :grr:

I have sent them a few emails not and have got none in return. I might have to get up early tomorrow and give them a call...
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Jethro on July 19, 2011, 05:03:15 PM
Quote from: Scott link=topic=7794.msg1045940544#msg1045940544
I finally got my gearbox on Thursday.  I only had a quick chance to check thrpigh the boxes.  They left out the hydraulic clutch assembly :grr:

I have sent them a few emails not and have got none in return. I might have to get up early tomorrow and give them a call...[/rquote

That's the only bummer with dealing O/S !:mmm::mmm:
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Scott on July 20, 2011, 08:12:01 AM
I sent an email to their sales dept. instead of the guy I was initially dealing with.  They got straight back to me so hopefully we can sort everything out quickly.
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Scott on July 21, 2011, 11:22:29 AM
I just had a chat to the mob that brought the box over from the states for me.  They have just found another box that was part of my shipment...
So I guess that solves a few problems :)  They are mailing it down to me.

I guess that's what happens when you go for the cheapest price :hammer:
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Jethro on July 21, 2011, 06:47:23 PM
Quote from: Scott link=topic=7794.msg1045940554#msg1045940554
I just had a chat to the mob that brought the box over from the states for me.  They have just found another box that was part of my shipment...
So I guess that solves a few problems :)  They are mailing it down to me.

I guess that's what happens when you go for the cheapest price :hammer:


Hey Scott, as long as all the the gear turns up, it's all good buddy:bannana::bannana:
Title: TKO 600
Post by: Stacka on May 25, 2012, 09:45:28 PM
Hi Guy's

I haven't been here for awile so i thought i;d give you an update.

I have now fitted the tranny and it went pretty smoothy, the only real pain was doing the belhousing alignment, not hard just fidly.

I purchased my kit through Hurst driveline, good to deal with.

It's made the vette so much nicer to drive on the highway with the 3.73 rear well worth the money.:thumb: