Tremec TKX

[Imran999]

Wondering if anyone has looked into the (relatively) new TKX offering from Tremec?
5 speed box intended as an upgrade/replacement for the T5, but with upgrades to handle 600ftlb and 8000rpm.
Very sightly shorter ratios (1, 2, 3, 4) and a 15% longer 5th.

I can't find any info on whether anyone has made a bell-housing/adapter that will allow use with the AJP8.

https://www.tremec.com/menu.php?m=184

Edited by Imran999 on Wednesday 6th July 20:07

[ukkid35]

Looks great, but not a drop in replacement

As well as needing the right bolt pattern for the bell housing you would probably also need:

• Different exhaust manifolds to accommodate the wider tail housing

• Different tail support bracket, possibly needing chassis welding

• 26 spline friction discs (rather than the 27 spline discs ours use)

• Longer/shorter propshaft as required

• Different yoke to match the mainshaft splines

[DangerousDerek]

I think i will be investing in 1 of these over winter.
I see Roadcraft sell all the parts required for a relatively easy conversion.

[Jhonno]

I've been looking in to it a bit, it looks a great option.

Will need an adapter from TKX to T5 bellhousing pattern, using the Ford box should accommodate this as it has a slightly longer input shaft.

New box mount made

Someone to make a 26 spline clutch disc - easy enough I think.

Overall length of the Ford box should work with the standard prop and I believe they have kept the same output spline.

Manifolds are a small concern, but I think they should clear, the boxes overlay very similarly.

Shifter is within 1/2" iirc with the Ford box.