My 99 cobra needs a transmission to handle some power. now what would be a better choice the TKO 600 or a T56 viper spec im looking at getting a solid trans to handle 600ft pounds of torque with ease. i want to put in one trans and have some soild long term reliability. If i go with the t-56 viper what other components are needed for the swap? I plan on supercharging the car with a solid axle swap.
What trans to buy TKO 600 or T56 viper spec?
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What is your current setup? The TKO series transmissions are good for the older Fox cars, but they don't like shifting above 6k rpms with our cars. The T56 is a strong trans that will handle some serious power. If you're looking to stay with a 5 speed, give Promotion powertrain a call for a built T45.
I've heard that the TKO's have remedied their problem of high rpm shifting. I can't speak from experience, just what I've heard, so take that for what it's worth.
I have too. Standard Gear and Transmission here in fort worth swears by them. The break in period is important. the TKO's are better built than any T-45 or tr-3650 will ever be. hardened gears, syncros etc...I would go TKO-600. been looking in this alot recently as well.
do you plan on mainly drag racing, street driving, autocross, etc.. that is an important factor in recommending a transmission.
Pro motion!
i plan on drag racing and occasionally some weekend tire smokin!!
ive got a fully forged engine and plan on a KB or PC blower soon
With the blower, you can overcome the high gears in the T-56 and they will actually give you a more usable gear. For the T-56, you'll need a new clutch, crossover or mod the location of your stock one, shifter, and a new driveshaft. Plus a pigtail for the reverse lockout solenoid if you want to use it. The TKO is awesome, but I would find someone who is shifting it above 6k first rather than what someone heard on the internet.
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