Plastic Pig

I have a Keisler Tremec TKO500 for sale or trade. It has about 20k on it and is in excellent condition. No vibrations and shifts like butter. I'm selling the transmission, the Keisler shifter assy., speedo cable and the yoke only. Other than actually getting the trans and parts from Keisler I have had absolutely no problems with it.

$2000 obo.


I would also trade for a Richmond NON O/D 5 spd. in good working condition, preferably with a Long shifter.


The only reason I'm making the change is so I can run my 3.08's in the rear. My set-up does not like O/D until I hit about 85-90. The Richmond will just work better for me.

TopLess62

I'll trade you a nice NOM 1974 Coupe, some back ordered CC parts for your trans and $1,500!!!

Plastic Pig

You'd have to pay me to take taht '74, but thanks for the offer....

TopLess62

Fine, I give you the car, the back ordered CC parts AND a check for $500 for your trans and $2,000 cash. OK??

Plastic Pig

How about you keep the car and give me $1700. I need another car like I need another hole in my head.

Your old '62 is crying out for this...

TopLess62

I sell this car and I just might!!!

Plastic Pig

Nobody wants a Keisler/Tremec 5 speed ? If you bought this from me for $1700 you could have a 5speed in your car for less than 2 grand.....

JDH74

I know that you don't WANT a 74, but would the TKO500 fit in place of my stock Muncie IN a 74? I could use the OD. I checked out your car . . . looks nice! Bet it runs/handles well, is it 2000 suspension up front with a LS1, what about the rear (I think I see discs)??

rj8806

All C1's, C2's and C'3 use the same shift position on the transmission so yes it will fit just fine. There were some exceptions on some early C1's where instead of the shifter being at the 19 5/8" back from the front face, they were actually 16 5/8" If I know the name on Duntov's sales order, I could check to see which shift position he got from us and tell you for sure. It sounds like he is selling most everything you need. You will need to modify your crossmember to work though. Even if he were selling the cross member, the C1 x-member will not fit the C3. You'll need to switch to a needle roller pilot bearing and a 26 spline clutch disc and that should be all.


Richard
Tech Support

JDH74

Thanks Richard,
I appreciate your answer. What about the bell housing? You can check Duntov-097's name on his info page (click on his "photo" of Alfred E. Newman), just as you can click on the photo of my car and get my info. How much of a final drive difference is there between my M20 and the TKO500? Right now it's turning between 2500 and 3000 rpm at 60mph. I should have plenty of torque. I had it dyno-tuned @ Horsepower Connection in Olympia, WA. It showed 420 rwft/lb of torque and 322.2 rwhp.
Thanks again,
Jim

Plastic Pig

Jim,

Here is a calculator on Keislers site. just click GM and then TKO 500 and your rear gear and it will tell you.

I was using a stock bell housing and clutch set-up.

http://www.keislerauto.com/index.php...d=37&Itemid=57

JDH74

Thanks a bunch D-097, which final ratio is your tranny .68 or .64?

Plastic Pig

As far as I know the TKO 500 only came with the .068, but you could check with Keisler.

JDH74

D-097,
I'ld love to have your tranny. I don't want to come across like a "wuss" nationwide, but I'll need to check with my wife. She's been really supportive in my building of this car, but I may have reached the limits of my charm. Whats your bottom line?
Jim

rj8806

O.k., after checking our records Duntov has the TKO-1 which is the same gear ratios as the TKO-500. 3.271st, 1.98 2nd, 1.34 3rd, 1:1 4th and a .68 5th. It was rated at 475hp and 475ft/lbs and does have the correct shift position to fit in your '74 Vette. You can reuse your bell housing and linkage, like I said, you'll need a 26 spline disc and a needle roller pilot bearing. Both of those items are available at your local parts store. The cross member will need to be modified to work with a TKO and he is selling you the rest of what you need to make the swap.

Good Luck.


Richard
Tech Support

JDH74

Richard would the driveshaft have to be shortened?
Thanks,
Jim

rj8806

Yes the driveshaft would need to be shortened but Duntov is selling the yoke as well. You'll need to have the yoke mated to your current driveshaft. After you've installed the TKO, take a measurement from the machined aluminum face of the tailhousing to the center of the rear end pinion(with the weight of the vehicle on all 4 wheels). Take your measurement, then deduct either 3" or 2 3/8"(depending on which yoke he has). If you get the kit from him, contact me and I will help you out as much as needed.


Richard

onetoomany

Please send me a PM, I am very interested in the trans setup.
Thanks

Lickitty

Still available

obx2323

Just bought a TKO 600 with the .64 OD but I have 4.11 now. Just getting ready to put it in. Glad to here you rave about it.