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Topic: Need some info. on Tremmec.
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WANARNM
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I think its time to upgrade to a different tranny. (Broke last night ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) ) Well i need to know what the 3550 and TKO are rated at. like in how much HP can they handel. Thanx.
JR.
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89’ Hatch. Completely stock.
Posts: 1390 | From: San Jose | Registered: Nov 2001
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JoeT
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They're rated more at torque then at HP, as HP is a function of RPM and I suppose trannies tend to break on sheer twisting forces, not sustained twist at rpm.
anyways, rated figures vary. 3550 is 350 ft/lbs to 400 ft. lbs depending on who's doing the talking. Seem to be pretty dependable down to the high 10 second range in a 3200 lb. car. Work with your standard 10.5" OE mustang clutch/pressure plate assemblies.
TKO internally is the same thing as a 3550, but has a bigger input/output shafts. Requires a different yoke on your driveshaft, and a unique clutch specific to TKO's. You can re-use your pressure plate. The rating is 400-500 ft/lbs. I'm pretty sure. These guys survive into the 9's as is I am told.
I am pretty familiar with the swap, I used a McCleod SFI (Steel) bellhousing and a spec stage III clutch and a UPR firewall/quadrant with the stock ford cable at the same time. I just completed the swap about two weeks ago.
TheBrain runs a TKO in his heavy old 'vert, and John91coupe had a TKO as well. Some other guy here has a 3550 too. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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FoFF
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The TKO can take up to 650 hp I think.
Posts: 503 | From: Oakland, California | Registered: Aug 2002
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racercosmo
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www.ttcautomotive.com
Click on products at the top of the screen, then light duty, then 3550. That will have all the specs you need.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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WANARNM
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Thanx for the replys guys ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
I might go with the 3550. What will i need to do the swap? Will i be needing a new drive shaft, bellhousing? What exactly will i need. Thanx. JR
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cobraman_1994
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dont quote me on this, but im pretty sure that it will swap right in as is
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racercosmo
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You will need a new bellhousing, and I think the driveshaft will need to be longer.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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Stimson
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Pretty much everyone gets away with the stock drive shaft. As for the bellhousing, you can get an aftermarket one or find one from a '83 (if I remember right) V8 mustang.
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93PONY
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I've got a 3550 in my Cobra. Strong little tranny. Heavy Bitch though!
For some reason, the tranny bolted right up to my bellhousing. Most (including TTC) say you need a new bellhousing. Maybe I have an older Tremec.... Anyway, there are several housings that work. Ford has a part# for the 95Cobra R bellhousing that used the Tremec. Stock length DS works fine. I've got an FMS aluminum.
Tip: Grab some GM syncromesh from a dealer near you. That stuff will help your tranny shift smoother/last longer & doesn't find leaks like RedLine.
The swap is as simple as changing a clutch.
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Posts: 4266 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000
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WANARNM
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thanx for the info guys.
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Posts: 1390 | From: San Jose | Registered: Nov 2001
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cobraman_1994
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quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:
The swap is as simple as changing a clutch.
so in other words it sucks if its your first time! lmfao ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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93PONY
Mr. Valve Events
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You know what sucks....
My very first tranny swap was going from an Auto to 5-spd in my first 4 banger 81 POS mustang. Now THAT sucked ASS!
What the Hell was I thinking!?!
Shit, compared to that, pulling this motor & rebuilding it was a piece of cake!
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Posts: 4266 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000
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racercosmo
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quote:
Originally posted by st5150:
Pretty much everyone gets away with the stock drive shaft. As for the bellhousing, you can get an aftermarket one or find one from a '83 (if I remember right) V8 mustang.
Sorry, the 94-95's may need a longer driveshaft.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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