Thread: T-56 or TKO600 for high Torque engine
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Old 10-25-2006, 07:24 AM
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Default T-56 or TKO600 for high Torque engine
I need help in deciding which way to go, T-56 or TKO600. It is for a BDR with a KC 427W (580HP/550#T).
The basic T-56 (M7003H) is rated for 450#T. Are the rated numbers correct with a large safety margin? Will I break it with this power input? With a 2500lb car will it load the trans that much?
I have read that the bellhousing that it comes with from ford is the correct housing for a Windsor, can anyone verify this. The safe route would be going with the TKO600. I have read good and bad. The two reasons I am not exicted to go with a TKO with references to the shifing as "chunky" and "truck style". The other reason is 6 speeds has a sexy appeal to it.

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