In addition, Bowler offers a variety of bolt-on shift levers in various lengths and shapes. From the factory the TKX shifter can be positioned toward the front of the transmission or flipped around and moved to the rear. One of the common problems when retrofitting an early car with a contemporary transmission is the location of the shift lever. Also included is a reverse light switch and cruise control safety switch-Bowler can supply all the required wiring harnesses/pig tails required. To simplify installation, TKX transmissions come with a mechanical speedometer drive on the left side and a built-in electronic speedometer sensor on the right. Note, this car has been equipped with Classic Performance Products (CPP) subframe connectors. Jason Scudellari took the first step in making the transmission transformation by removing the driveshaft it will require modification or replacement. In addition, these transmissions may be equipped with a traditional clutch linkage with throwout bearing or a hydraulic bearing has a 300,000-mile service life and roughly a 20 percent lighter clutch feel than the mechanical type. Transmissions in both configurations have GM and Ford transmission mount patterns. Ford uses a 7.21-inch input shaft with a 0.670-inch pilot tip and a 1.430-inch throwout bearing tube. TKX transmissions are offered in GM and Ford case patterns, bellhousing bolt patterns, and input configurations-GM uses a 6.71-inch input shaft with a 0.590-diameter pilot bearing tip and a 1.375-inch throwout bearing tube. It will fit in our Camaro without any transmission tunnel modifications other than a hole for the shifter.įor the maximum in application flexibility, TREMEC offers the TKX in multiple gear ratio configurations, all with overdrive in Fifth gear: TREMEC’s TKX is their newest and most compact five-speed transmission. TKX transmissions use a short-throw shifter that operates an internal three-rail shift system and multi-cone synchronizers with rings made of sintered bronze and carbon for smooth gear changes.
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Thanks to the wide gears made from high-strength steel (ASTM 4615) the TKX will handle 600 lb-ft of torque and is capable of engine speeds of 8,000 rpm with shifts at 7,500 rpm. Tipping the scales at just under 100 pounds, the three-piece aluminum construction provides maximum structural stiffness and gaskets at all flanges to prevent leaks. This compact five-speed transmission fits in the transmission tunnel of most vehicles without modifications to the floor. The newest offering in TREMEC’s lineup is the TKX. Bowler can supply everything necessary for a TKX swap right down to the hardware that holds it all together.
Today, under Mark’s leadership and thanks to his interest in high-performance vehicles, Bowler Performance Transmissions offers a complete line of custom automatic transmissions and is a TREMEC Elite Dealer that also offers repair and modification services. As a kid Mark Bowler began learning about building transmissions and eventually the business passed from father to son. Bowler Performance Transmissions opened as a small, family owned shop in 1963.
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