[Chaplin]

Joe-
I went with the TKO II for a couple reasons. First, I have heard from others that the TKO shifts better than the Richmond. However, I have not driven either one, so I can't verify those claims- pure rumor.

Second, I understand that with the Jag rear there is a certain gear ratio at which you can't go above or below without changing the whole carrier- as opposed to simply the ring and pinion. I'm not sure what the ratio is - it might be 2.88 or 3.08- somebody will know or alternatively, tell me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, if I'm right, if you ever wanted to get rid of the 5-speed and use a Top loader and wanted to use a 3.31 or 3.54 rear, you would probably have to change the whole rear carrier if you previously used the Richmond b/c your rear ratio probably would have been 2.88 in order to get the overdrive effect. However, if you were swapping from the TKO II, you would likely have used a 3.08 or 3.31 (which I'm using) and would only need to change the ring and pinion rather than the whole carrier.

So, that's why I went with the TKO II. Either one will be more than strong enough. Most of the torque ratings are based on cars weighing signifcantly more than Cobras do. In any event, the tires will break lose before you can break the tranny.