Toploader vs TKO 600 Subjective Shift 'Feel' Rankings

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I'll have to pull mine off, but I think mine has a little more room. How much more is the big question.

Mine was installed with transmission out of the car. Not sure about the Kirkham, but the directions on SCOF indicate that the shifter can be installed with or without removing the tunnel. Naturally, much easier and fewer 4 letter words if you remove the tunnel.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by snakebitekit

tbk289, I am currently in my build FIA/ERA #2119. Should be finished in about 45 days or less. I bought the tremec 500 and have had installed once already, (don't ask), the shifter position for me is perfect. When I installed it and sat in the seat I grinned from ear to ear. Put my arm and hand to the shifter lever and just sat there in perfect position.
I will keep you informed if you like after it is on the road.

snakebitekit

sankebitekit,

Please keep me posted! Sent you a PM.

tkb289

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Mine was installed with transmission out of the car. Not sure about the Kirkham, but the directions on SCOF indicate that the shifter can be installed with or without removing the tunnel. Naturally, much easier and fewer 4 letter words if you remove the tunnel.

I would prefer not to be Rosey The Riveter and have to re-rivet the tunnel.

[tkb289]

Originally Posted by Dwight

this is the link to the Tremec site.

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/TKO.asp



The big different in the 500 & 600 beside the torque rating, is first gear, 3.27 vs 2.87 and the 5 th gear, .68, .64, .82.
I bought the 600 because I needed the 2.87 1 st gear.

The low end torque that "your" motor makes will make a different in the trannie you need. Tire size and rear end ratio also play a big part in the puzzle. I bought 3 trannie's and 3 different motor before I was happy with cruis'in in my Cobra.

1500 rpms at 50 mph in 5 th, no trailer hitch jerk, and 2000 rpms at 70 mph. I have enough torque to cruise in 5 th from 1500 rpms to ?????

Any gear is a passing gear

Dwight

Thanks for the link to the Tremec site.

Looks like you found the right combination for you ... 1500 RPM at 50 mph is almost like running at fast idle, that's impressive! I'll probably run a bit higher cruise RPM, as my motor will most likely not have as much torque as what you are running. As you mention, there are a lot of variables. Just doing some homework, so I get it right on the first go

- Tim

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I would prefer not to be Rosey The Riveter and have to re-rivet the tunnel.

Ahh...I didn't know the tunnel was riveted on the Kirkahm. Guess you'll need to find someone with very small (and steady) hands.

[blykins]

I suppose you could always drop the trans mount and let the trans hang down a little. Nothing special about setting the shifter up there, just as long as the ball goes in the cup and the RTV is not disturbed.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Ahh...I didn't know the tunnel was riveted on the Kirkahm. Guess you'll need to find someone with very small (and steady) hands.

It seems like everything is riveted on the car. I may order a Tri-Ax just to have on the shelf in case I decide to get industrious.