[eschaider]

The problem with the TKO shift quality is directly related to the transmission interlocks between the first /second shift rail and the third / fourth shift rail. You can bolt on any shifter to the transmission and unless the synchronization / timing between the two shift rails and the interlock mechanism is fixed the transmission will shift as bad as ever.

There is only one aftermarket firm I know of that offers replacement shift rails with the timing properly corrected and that is Liberty. Their fix, will fix the Tremec shifting problem. When you do it (if you do it) spend the additional monies to get the carbon fiber faced synchronizer blocking rings. They have a much higher coefficient of friction than the OEM brass rings.

Liberty also offers a countershaft upgrade for the front bearing. I highly recommend the up grade it will save you pain and suffering if you do it now rather than later.

The interlock fix will fix the shifting bad manners and the front bearing support upgrade will improve the long term reliability of the box.

Ed