Mike Z28

I'd like some feedback from anyone who has used the Keisler
Perfect Fit TKO 600 5sp. I'm running a Richmond ROD and it's had the bearings replaced twice in it's seven year run. The ROD is only rated for 450 LB/TQ not enough thanks in advance

LD85

I am, and i 100% love it.

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Mike Z28

great post LD85, it appears that the swap is straightforward and makes the torque arm much easier to remove and replace. What kind of power are you making? My issue with the ROD was as I changed engines and increased power the transmission had more issues. thanks again for the detail

LD85

My next to last Dyno was 428-RWHP / 458-RWTQ

My buddy ol'Rj had the ROD 6 and used it for road racing but the synchros went out often, so he went to teh TKO 600 and never looked back .

I had the 4+3, then the ZF-6 Blue tag, then tossed it and bought the TKO00, and I have never looked back as well, money well spent, quiet, strong, dependable and serviceable in many many many more shops than the ZF

The Bus

I recommended to my friend to buy a complete conversion for a "87" 4 +3. It's in a race car used in NASA ST2. He has run it for two years. Not a hint of trouble. It's a 5 speed close ratio . If I ever need a tranny that's the way I'm going for my race car [ C4] also.

Kubs

Larry,

Were you able to use the same driveshaft from the ZF setup with the TKO?

LD85

Yes, but the TKO came with a new yoke

Alsm, I will say that with my 3:42 rear gears, I don't like not having 6th gear, but this is ONLY when I drive 80-mph or faster, otherwise I would never use a 6th gear.

Kubs

I am heavily contemplating this in the future for my race car, so goo to know I wouldn't have to hunt down a driveshaft from a 4+3 or something. Since it would be race only I would get the .82:1 5th ratio and not having 6th would be better since I would never use it.

LD85

Its quite and it takes any full synthetic synchro mesh oil, I was told to use Pennzoil which is @ 1/3 the cost of the ZF/BMW/Liquid Gold

I bought an Hurt INDY shifter and cut the bottom off and drilled two new holes for the shifter and it is perfect height for me


http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English...ps_117_117.pdf

yorkfitter

My TKO is shipping on Friday, I will let you know how it goes.

BV85

LD85 what is the tork arm. Any pic of it on the car. TIA

LD85

aka C-Beam

Mike Z28

LD85: Did you opt for the carbon fiber backed syncro? and if so where do you redline?
thanks Mike

LD85

No, I don't think they had those options back when I instinctual mine