The Challenger has the 6060. Different beast than the T-56. The Magnum and 6060 are the same transmissions.
Tremec Magnum t56---smoother shifting?
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The Challenger has the 6060. Different beast than the T-56. The Magnum and 6060 are the same transmissions.
So is the Magnum (6060) a better transmission than the T-56?
Yes. Bigger gears. Better synchros. And it can handle more power
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I think a lot of us are sold that the Magnum would be the way to go,------so here is a link from one of my other post, is this the best kit and deal out there ? seems to have everything including driveshaft, except no reverse lock out.
6 SPEED INSTALLATION KITS - '99-'04 MUSTANG - D&D Performance
6 SPEED INSTALLATION KITS - '99-'04 MUSTANG - D&D Performance
Magnum is the aftermarket brother of the OEM TR6060. They are both an evolution of the T56.
Amazing trans, the pinnacle of affordable 6-speed boxes that can hold real boosted V8 power.
D&D is great, can’t go wrong there.
-J
Amazing trans, the pinnacle of affordable 6-speed boxes that can hold real boosted V8 power.
D&D is great, can’t go wrong there.
-J
Magnum XL here and it is wonderful. My only 'problem' is when speed-shifting from 2-3 I sometimes end up going 2-5. I wish that spring-loaded 4-5 detent gate was a little firmer.
I do have the Reverse Lockout Module installed and it is terrific. That is a 'must have' IMHO.
D&D says that there is a 26T clutch kit needed with their Magnum transmission kit, Do I really need the whole clutch Kit or could I just get a different clutch plate as my clutch assembly and fly wheel have only 11k miles ? Also I would not be speed or power shifting into 5th or 6th, 5&6 would be for cruising down the freeway--would it still be better to have the lockout?
I think basically NOBODY speed shifts into 5 or 6, but the reverse lockout module is still a complete 'no-brainer' IMHO. The spring-loaded detent gate between 5-6 and R is rather weak.
I bought my Roush a couple of years ago and the previous owner's shop had the lockout module wired wrong (a common mistake) so it wasn't even working. I drove it like that for a month or two, but never liked the thought of shifting into R at 70mph, so I called the vendor and he quickly diagnosed the issue. I switched two wires and it was fixed.
With the wiring corrected I then realized the full benefit of the module. It automatically activates at speeds above 5mph, and it dramatically increases the effort required to shift from 5-6 into R: ONLY WHEN ACTIVATED (at speeds above 5mph). It is a very nifty piece of kit.
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Well I pulled trigger on the D&D Magnum trans and kit. I still need to know if I can just buy a 26T clutch plate and not a whole clutch kit with pressure plate? Also need to know if shifter that comes with the magnum is a good one and if better than the stock shifter that came with our cars like on my 3650-------Man I can hardly wait to get the trans installed!!
Depending on the clutch you should be able to order just the disc. A buddy of mine did that for his Spec clutch when he went to a T-56.
I have no clue about the shifter though. Keep us posted.
Nice choice, I love my Magnum XL.
D&D would know about the clutch set up also, they do it all.
-J
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