Tremec 5 speed
02-21-2002, 10:45 PM
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Tremec 5 speed
Has anyone used a tremec in there 82-92 f-bodyy just wondering on your opinion. the price seems good to me seeing that I live a town away from fortesparts and it comes with everything you need I checked it out yesterday.
02-22-2002, 01:31 AM
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Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI under 14 psi
Transmission: aftermarket T56
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 bolt 3.08 gears
I was wondering the same thing since I am in the market for a stronger tranny than my stock T5. After some phone calls to tremec and such they said the TKO and T56 are equally strong. They said go for the cheapest setup and an aftermarket T56 can be had for $1875 from liberty versus fortes $1975 TKO. The guy that worked on them said the T56 was superior in his view and said they are much easier to work on. He said there is a reason the T56 comes factory behind Z06 vettes and Vipers. Fortes torque ratings are way higher than the spec that Tremec gives. They say the TKO is good for 450 ft-lbs not 525. Hope this helps.
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02-22-2002, 09:08 AM
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02-22-2002, 10:26 AM
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
A couple guys that cruise this website have them.
I've heard nothing but good about them and plan on buying one in May.These guys stock them and the installation goodies:
http://www.fortesparts.com/tremec/tr3550.html
-Rich-
I've heard nothing but good about them and plan on buying one in May.These guys stock them and the installation goodies:
http://www.fortesparts.com/tremec/tr3550.html
-Rich-
02-22-2002, 01:03 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI under 14 psi
Transmission: aftermarket T56
Axle/Gears: Moser 12 bolt 3.08 gears
http://www.ttcautomotive.com There is tremecs web site.
02-24-2002, 09:25 PM
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Car: Z-28
Engine: 355
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Stock
Retro fit Borg & Wagner t-56
I have a T-56 on my 1987 Camaro... So far I have to say I love the this piece.. smooth, powerfull, strong, and 6 speed.. WOW.. cannot beat that... Is allot heavier than the T-5... in fact.. I could care the t-5 by myself, but it took 3 person to COMFORTABLY carry the t-56.. way beefier unit... My advice is the t-56
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02-25-2002, 12:07 AM
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Car: 1999 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 4L60E
Originally posted by YenkoZ28
I was wondering the same thing since I am in the market for a stronger tranny than my stock T5. After some phone calls to tremec and such they said the TKO and T56 are equally strong. They said go for the cheapest setup and an aftermarket T56 can be had for $1875 from liberty versus fortes $1975 TKO. The guy that worked on them said the T56 was superior in his view and said they are much easier to work on. He said there is a reason the T56 comes factory behind Z06 vettes and Vipers. Fortes torque ratings are way higher than the spec that Tremec gives. They say the TKO is good for 450 ft-lbs not 525. Hope this helps.
I was wondering the same thing since I am in the market for a stronger tranny than my stock T5. After some phone calls to tremec and such they said the TKO and T56 are equally strong. They said go for the cheapest setup and an aftermarket T56 can be had for $1875 from liberty versus fortes $1975 TKO. The guy that worked on them said the T56 was superior in his view and said they are much easier to work on. He said there is a reason the T56 comes factory behind Z06 vettes and Vipers. Fortes torque ratings are way higher than the spec that Tremec gives. They say the TKO is good for 450 ft-lbs not 525. Hope this helps.
02-25-2002, 01:19 PM
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Car: 1991 Z-28
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-5 (gonna buy the farm)
I think if my T-5 goes out, I will dip into my son's college fund again and get a Jericho, or a Liberty. I have always wanted one of those or a Lenco, but the Lenco's I think might get old.
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Car: 89' T/A, 00' Firehawk
Engine: 406 Roller
Transmission: TH700R4 w/2800 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
uh oh, poor kid isn't gonna get to go to college cause dad wants a new tranny........sounds like something my dad would have done to me.
LOL. I am planning on doing the T56 swap this spring into my bird, now if the 406 or 357 goes infront of it all depends on money. I have changed my mind about 300 times so far about what I want to do, and what I can afford to do. The car is currently on jack stands taking up space in my garage. Damn I need a better paying job. lil jay
LOL. I am planning on doing the T56 swap this spring into my bird, now if the 406 or 357 goes infront of it all depends on money. I have changed my mind about 300 times so far about what I want to do, and what I can afford to do. The car is currently on jack stands taking up space in my garage. Damn I need a better paying job. lil jay
02-25-2002, 09:18 PM
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Car: Z-28
Engine: 355
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Stock
T-56
Believe it or not.. the retrofit t-56 that I bought over 2 years ago was made in Mexico, and has a Tremec Logo on the cast. THis is the link.. Hope it helps.
www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/t56pics.html
By the way, nice hood... I am on the look for something in those lines.. I plan to put a Weinad 177 blower... I need the clearance.. tell me where you goiy
www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/t56pics.html
By the way, nice hood... I am on the look for something in those lines.. I plan to put a Weinad 177 blower... I need the clearance.. tell me where you goiy
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