TKO install pics
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Unless I cruise at 80+ mph, I don't miss the 6th gear at all.
The huge benefit is the less costly push type clutch, stock hydraulics and even a 11" clutch if I like for greater grip.
Really, you would need to drive the ZF side by side with the TKO to determine if you like one over the other.
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The TKO has been flawless, drove to the Hot Rod Power Tour in Muskegon, Michigan this week which is 5 hours North, and we got 39-44 MPG on the trip while cruising at 55-70 mph, except for when we broke in the new Sumitomo's at a couple of stop lights
Keisler has a new 6 speed , check into that tranny if you plan on cruising at 80+ mph
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The TKO has been flawless, drove to the Hot Rod Power Tour in Muskegon, Michigan this week which is 5 hours North, and we got 39-44 MPG on the trip while cruising at 55-70 mph, except for when we broke in the new Sumitomo's at a couple of stop lights
Keisler has a new 6 speed , check into that tranny if you plan on cruising at 80+ mph
Keisler has a new 6 speed , check into that tranny if you plan on cruising at 80+ mph
If you had 3.07's. Would you still need a 6th gear?
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MPG = Miles Per Gallon, pretty flat roads,
6-Speed - 700 ft-lbs/TQ
http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/gm-bar...page_tabs.html
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I'm glad you posted again in here. Believe it or not, I was wondering how you were liking the TKO. You and I worked through several tech issues back when you first started this project. Even though I am no longer working at the same place, I do like to visit here and see how many of "my" (
) customers are doing.Sounds like you had a good time on the Power Tour and knocked down some GREAT gas mileage to boot.
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Tranny is a 100% non issue,works perfectly, and I expect it to handle the increased hp/tq of the new engine in the fall as well.
I only miss having the 6th gear if I travel at 75+ mph on the interstate, otherwise I never think about it.
I would do it again for sure.
I only miss having the 6th gear if I travel at 75+ mph on the interstate, otherwise I never think about it.
I would do it again for sure.
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Keisler can help you I'm sure
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...rod-6-spd.html
