5 speed conversion
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fremont CA
Silver Sport Transmissions is the remains of Kiesler where my TKO 600 came from. I think they are a forum vendor...they seem to want to go the extra mile with the customer. Just checked.....I can't be banned.....they are forum advertiser. Scroll down to bottom of vendor list to transmissions.....I still think the 1310 Ujoint is the best fit with a TKO.....only Silver a Sport has that type of conversion.
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Pro
Joined: May 2013
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From: Rapid City South Dakota
Silver Sport Transmissions is the remains of Kiesler where my TKO 600 came from. I think they are a forum vendor...they seem to want to go the extra mile with the customer. Just checked.....I can't be banned.....they are forum advertiser. Scroll down to bottom of vendor list to transmissions.....I still think the 1310 Ujoint is the best fit with a TKO.....only Silver a Sport has that type of conversion.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Maryville TN
Silver Sport Transmissions is the remains of Kiesler where my TKO 600 came from. I think they are a forum vendor...they seem to want to go the extra mile with the customer. Just checked.....I can't be banned.....they are forum advertiser. Scroll down to bottom of vendor list to transmissions.....I still think the 1310 Ujoint is the best fit with a TKO.....only Silver a Sport has that type of conversion.
Jeff
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Jeff Kauffman
VP Sales and Marketing
Silver Sport Transmissions
2250 Stock Creek Blvd.
Rockford TN 37853
jeff.kauffman@shiftsst.com
Authorized TREMEC Elite Distributor
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Silver Sport Transmissions is the remains of Kiesler where my TKO 600 came from. I think they are a forum vendor...they seem to want to go the extra mile with the customer. Just checked.....I can't be banned.....they are forum advertiser. Scroll down to bottom of vendor list to transmissions.....I still think the 1310 Ujoint is the best fit with a TKO.....only Silver a Sport has that type of conversion.
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From: Forked River NJ
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Syracuse NY
I just checked out their website. I wanted to see some ballpark prices so I could see if it was something I could afford. The only option I saw was 'contact us for a quote'....I think that will scare many guys like myself off who think "if you have to ask, you cant afford it'.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 37
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From: Boise Idaho
2017 C3 of Year Finalist
I just bought a 5-speed conversion kit from Silver Sport a month and a half ago. Customer service was great and the entire kit shipped out within a few days of placing the order. The system installed relatively trouble free (even though it was a very major operation). I did have a part that had to be replaced which they immediately sent me after a quick phone call. It wasn't cheap by any means, but well worth it to me. It's like a different car.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
I bought the old Keisler TKO 600 kit with all SFI and blow proof bell. 22 billet steel pound fly manual Sachs clutch 1350 drive line. I have sinse went with a 11.5 pound
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: St Louis MO http://1972corvetterestomod.blogspot.com/
I just bought a 5-speed conversion kit from Silver Sport a month and a half ago. Customer service was great and the entire kit shipped out within a few days of placing the order. The system installed relatively trouble free (even though it was a very major operation). I did have a part that had to be replaced which they immediately sent me after a quick phone call. It wasn't cheap by any means, but well worth it to me. It's like a different car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Richmond?
I have driven a TKO and think I would like to go with a Richmond 5 speed. However it looks like the OD unit is a little longer than the non-OD 5 speed. I want my shifter in the stock location and don't want to cut up the old girl too much. Any feedback?
Melting Slicks
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From: Mid West
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If you go with a Richmond, get a Long shifter. They are miles ahead of the Hurst. Also, use Redline's manual transmission fluid (not rear end gear diff oil). It smooths out the shifts alot due to higher friction for the synchro's. The 5 speed fits perfectly in a C3 and you only have to modify the transmission mount some, which they provide instructions for in the installation manual. 
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If you go with a Richmond, get a Long shifter. They are miles ahead of the Hurst. Also, use Redline's manual transmission fluid (not rear end gear diff oil). It smooths out the shifts alot due to higher friction for the synchro's. The 5 speed fits perfectly in a C3 and you only have to modify the transmission mount some, which they provide instructions for in the installation manual.
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