Kiesler SS700
Melting Slicks
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Gkull I think you mean the TKO-600 RR or as in Road Race. Of which I have installed Both the standard and the RR Trans and I like the RR far more. Much less Drop from 4th to 5th and the .82 is enough.
As for the Original question. As has been said many times if one can not say anything nice.
As for the Original question. As has been said many times if one can not say anything nice.
Last edited by SHAKERATTLEROLL; May 7, 2013 at 04:19 PM.
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Gkull I think you mean the TKO-600 RR or as in Road Race. Of which I have installed Both the standard and the RR Trans and I like the RR far more. Much less Drop from 4th to 5th and the .82 is enough.
As for the Original question. As has been said many times if one can not say anything nice.
As for the Original question. As has been said many times if one can not say anything nice.
Close Ratio
Wide Ratio*
2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, .68/.80
2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00, .68/.80
http://www.keislerauto.com/ss700.html
Drifting
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From: Oxford CT
Just finished my rs500 install a few weeks ago and just love it. 70 mph at 2000rpm with a 3.36 rear. It's now a pleasure to drive on the highway.
Well worth the effort and expense if you drive the car a lot.
Well worth the effort and expense if you drive the car a lot.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Binghamton NY
Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond. I utilized your input as well as several convesations with Paul Cameau at the Corvette Shop. Bottom line, I pulled the trigger on the SS 700. It is scheduled for a September delivery and this fits my timeline for a winter build very well. If you are interested, I will update this string as the engine and transmission are installed.
Melting Slicks
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Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond. I utilized your input as well as several convesations with Paul Cameau at the Corvette Shop. Bottom line, I pulled the trigger on the SS 700. It is scheduled for a September delivery and this fits my timeline for a winter build very well. If you are interested, I will update this string as the engine and transmission are installed.
Keep us up-to-date!
Melting Slicks
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From: Calgary Alberta
Maybe that will give Kiesler enough time to catch up on their outstanding orders.
Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
TKO 600 arrived in <2 weeks from the vendor with the big "H". 
No issues with 2-3 shift. Shifter is tight and smooth! After reading all the horror stories about the constant "K-Delay" i went the other route and quite pleased that I did...and the tech and customer support from my chosen vendor was timely and awesome! 
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From: San Jose CA
TKO 600 arrived in <2 weeks from the vendor with the big "H". No issues with 2-3 shift. Shifter is tight and smooth! After reading all the horror stories about the constant "K-Delay" i went the other route and quite pleased that I did...and the tech and customer support from my chosen vendor was timely and awesome!
Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
So far up to 4k I have had no issues! But new motor and trans and cant say ive really pushed it yet, and wont be tracking the car on any regular basis. Tremec does also state max shift rpm @6k. So far it's tougher hitting 1-2. 
However there is no such thing as easy!..it takes technique as well. No more than a muncie, just different. Coming down 5-4 is also proving tricky to master. I have <250 miles on this thing and I understand they get smoother as they break in. So far so I am quite pleased.
However there is no such thing as easy!..it takes technique as well. No more than a muncie, just different. Coming down 5-4 is also proving tricky to master. I have <250 miles on this thing and I understand they get smoother as they break in. So far so I am quite pleased.
Drifting
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From: Kernersville NC
So far up to 4k I have had no issues! But new motor and trans and cant say ive really pushed it yet, and wont be tracking the car on any regular basis. Tremec does also state max shift rpm @6k. So far it's tougher hitting 1-2. However there is no such thing as easy!..it takes technique as well. No more than a muncie, just different. Coming down 5-4 is also proving tricky to master. I have <250 miles on this thing and I understand they get smoother as they break in. So far so I am quite pleased.
However there is no such thing as easy!..it takes technique as well. No more than a muncie, just different. Coming down 5-4 is also proving tricky to master. I have <250 miles on this thing and I understand they get smoother as they break in. So far so I am quite pleased.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Binghamton NY
Delivery update... Kiesler advised me in October that my new ETA was November. And they hit my credit card for the balance of the payment! I called them today just to check and make sure that November was still a good date. Now they tell me December! WE are now talking 7 months for delivery... assuming that the December date is legitimate.
Drifting
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From: Wauconda IL
It's unfortunate that they seem to have wave after wave of supplier issues because the SS700 is REALLY one nice trans!
I was skeptical about installing anything that didn't have a Competition Plus shifter on it but I can honestly say, the SS700 shifts as good as, if not better than a Muncie with a Competition Plus.
I'd buy another one in a second provided they could deliver in a semi-reasonable time frame..
I was skeptical about installing anything that didn't have a Competition Plus shifter on it but I can honestly say, the SS700 shifts as good as, if not better than a Muncie with a Competition Plus.
I'd buy another one in a second provided they could deliver in a semi-reasonable time frame..
Pro
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Delivery update... Kiesler advised me in October that my new ETA was November. And they hit my credit card for the balance of the payment! I called them today just to check and make sure that November was still a good date. Now they tell me December! WE are now talking 7 months for delivery... assuming that the December date is legitimate.
Wow, that is what I call a delay.
From an original shipping date of September moved to December?
I think that even placing my order for the SS700 in the spring of 2014 may be a long shot at this point.
I don't know if they will ever get to less than 1 to 2 months delivery time from time of order.
In stock inventory maybe on a big wish list that might never be.
Melting Slicks
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Well that confirms my original doubt about ordering from Keisler!
I don't care how great a transmission the SS700 might be, the constant delays and missed deadlines are enough to kill many potential orders. I hate it for them because if they had their production times down, I would have one in my car right now.
In other news, my T56 Magnum has been excellent for the past few months!
I don't care how great a transmission the SS700 might be, the constant delays and missed deadlines are enough to kill many potential orders. I hate it for them because if they had their production times down, I would have one in my car right now.
In other news, my T56 Magnum has been excellent for the past few months!
Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
Most folks don't seem to mind having to 'train' themselves on how to shift a TKO quickly from 2nd to 3rd.
Personally, I don't think I should have to 're-learn' how to shift due to the shortcomings of a new transmission-
If I didn't have to do it with my 40 year old Muncie, I sure as hell don't want to do it now with a brand new 5-speed.
That's why I went with the SS700.
Personally, I don't think I should have to 're-learn' how to shift due to the shortcomings of a new transmission-
If I didn't have to do it with my 40 year old Muncie, I sure as hell don't want to do it now with a brand new 5-speed.
That's why I went with the SS700.
Totally different design. If you want the muncie style design go with the Richmond or wait the rest of your life for SS700!
Racer
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From: Perth Western Australia
Delivery update... Kiesler advised me in October that my new ETA was November. And they hit my credit card for the balance of the payment! I called them today just to check and make sure that November was still a good date. Now they tell me December! WE are now talking 7 months for delivery... assuming that the December date is legitimate.
It was delivered on 9th July.
It took 6 1/2 months from order to delivery. Hopefully yours will be very close
