[scott coyle]

Ed,

I would argue that it is properly designed, manufactured and assembled unit. I could pull apart any motor or transmission and nitpick at an assembly procedure or clearance issue. The bottom line is, does it stay together or break? Many tko 600's are staying in one piece in a variety of applications. This application simply exceeded the limit.

The handwriting is on the wall, if you experience a failure next, you too have likely exceeded the limit of the transmission.

If you are worried about breaking a tremec, don't be unless you run slicks. Lift off the throttle slightly on the second to third gear shift with slicks and you should be fine.

Scott