Tremec TKX

[marshall_mosty]

Saw this today! Looks like a solid option and says it shifts easily which is something I always liked about the A5 in my car.

Gotta love the A5...

[RichardP]

I like my A5 but it's not all that practical of an option anymore. Apparently there isn't enough demand to stock parts/assemblies on a continual basis. Deposits are gathered and parts are submitted for manufacturing every once and a while (like yearly). If you want one, or worse - break the one you have, you are likely screwed for many months...


Richard P.

[ShadowBolt]

I like my A5 but it's not all that practical of an option anymore. Apparently there isn't enough demand to stock parts/assemblies on a continual basis. Deposits are gathered and parts are submitted for manufacturing every once and a while (like yearly). If you want one, or worse - break the one you have, you are likely screwed for many months...


Richard P.

Richard is correct. This is why I changed to the TKO600 (now 3550). I do have a .88 fifth gear for the A5 I need to sell. Try finding one of those.

JJ

[marshall_mosty]

I like my A5 but it's not all that practical of an option anymore. Apparently there isn't enough demand to stock parts/assemblies on a continual basis. Deposits are gathered and parts are submitted for manufacturing every once and a while (like yearly). If you want one, or worse - break the one you have, you are likely screwed for many months...


Richard P.

I was lucky, I guess, that when my mainshaft broke that Tony had one of the upgraded units on the shelf and I was able to just ship him the transmission for a refresh...
Finger's crossed that it continues to perform well for you Daniel.

[Sook]

Finally got my TKX in to CMC #50. I was able to get an early unit with an 0.82 5th. I like the shifter feel a lot more than the TKO style shifter.

A couple of notes, I had an older 3550 in the car. The internet said it had a 31 spline output shaft, but I had a 28 spline. The new 31 spline yoke was a little but longer than the old one, so I have about 3/4" of travel into the transmission. Running it through the range of motion, seems like it's plenty for my setup.

I also had to change to a 26 spline clutch (from 10 spline). My clutch cable was always super tight before with a spec clutch, now it's pretty loose. My firewall adjuster has enough adjustment to compensate.

Getting parts has been somewhat of a PITA with supply chain issues.

- Josh

[Trublu]

Finally got my TKX in to CMC #50. I was able to get an early unit with an 0.82 5th. I like the shifter feel a lot more than the TKO style shifter.

A couple of notes, I had an older 3550 in the car. The internet said it had a 31 spline output shaft, but I had a 28 spline. The new 31 spline yoke was a little but longer than the old one, so I have about 3/4" of travel into the transmission. Running it through the range of motion, seems like it's plenty for my setup.

I also had to change to a 26 spline clutch (from 10 spline). My clutch cable was always super tight before with a spec clutch, now it's pretty loose. My firewall adjuster has enough adjustment to compensate.

Getting parts has been somewhat of a PITA with supply chain issues.

- Josh

Hey Josh
Cool gearbox, you might be one of the first to try the TKX. www.GUDracing.com is here to help where we can with parts mate and offering 15% off a good many products to our CMC brethren