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Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Anyone else here have a tremic tko?? mine gets really hard to shift when it gets hot and makes funny noises... in 2nd and 5th.. any solutions???
i have a pro 5.0 shifter on..

[Confused] [Confused] [Confused]
 
Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
Hows your tranny fluid look? Level and color?
 
Posted by GR40Coupe (Member # 698) on :
 
i have a tko and a pro50 and have no problems.
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
Tremec's make noises. Should sound like a garbage truck tranny relative to a T5/T-45.

Being difficult to downshift is normal, howling is a bit normal, etc.

How tolerant are you of noises? Turn the radio up.

Only real things to worry about are grinding, popping out of gear, or inability to engage in a gear.
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Hmm right.. As long as the tranny doesnt blow-up or is left behind me.. its ok.. IF what your saying is correct.. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by cobraman_1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
if it starts smoking through the shifter boot, then roll the windows down and speed up.
if its too loud, get louder mufflers and a better stereo system.
unless you have the power that can take one of these trannys out [Eek!] [worship] [burnout]
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
EHH.. I think i can take out an TKO. Not saying i want to.. Just wondering what it could be.. I also have difficulties engaging reverse at times, if it goes in it scratchs really bad at times.. I dunno.. Does any body know who else make good 5spd Trannys for mustangs? Tremics the only one i've heard of. [patriot] [Big Grin] [Razz]
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
An old friend had the same problems and worse with his after only 1000 miles. Had a pro 50 shifter on it and that is why tremec wouldn't warranty it. LESS than 1000 miles!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Blown Mystic with a POS 90 ranger (Member # 476) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
EHH.. I think i can take out an TKO. Not saying i want to.. Just wondering what it could be.. I also have difficulties engaging reverse at times, if it goes in it scratchs really bad at times.. I dunno.. Does any body know who else make good 5spd Trannys for mustangs? Tremics the only one i've heard of. [patriot] [Big Grin] [Razz]
are you more into racing straight or thru the turns?
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
if you're having trouble engaging gears, sounds like you need to adjust the clutch cable. Did you make the 'pivot' for the clutch/fork/deal in the bellhousing 'tall' enough? Generally speaking they come a little shallow, you may not be getting all the throw you need if you didn't shim it. I went up about 5/8" in my McCleod bellhousing and probably didn't go high enough...
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
Anyone else here have a tremic tko?? mine gets really hard to shift when it gets hot and makes funny noises... in 2nd and 5th.. any solutions???
i have a pro 5.0 shifter on..

[Confused] [Confused] [Confused]
Sounds normal. Mine is hella hard to shift and makes a shitload of noise in fifth. Thats the price we pay for high torque capacities.
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
EHH.. I also have difficulties engaging reverse at times, if it goes in it scratchs really bad at times.. [patriot] [Big Grin] [Razz]
If it grinds when going into reverse, youre doing it wrong. First put the car in THIRD, then put it in reverse. It will NEVER grind like that. Let me know how that works out for you. [patriot]
 
Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 91 5.0:
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
EHH.. I also have difficulties engaging reverse at times, if it goes in it scratchs really bad at times.. [patriot] [Big Grin] [Razz]
If it grinds when going into reverse, youre doing it wrong. First put the car in THIRD, then put it in reverse. It will NEVER grind like that. Let me know how that works out for you. [patriot]
Dustin doesn't that open up the synchros(sp?) or something like that? [Confused]
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
I think it might stop the countershaft. Im not exactly sure, but it works without fail, EVERY TIME.
 
Posted by Hrly01Stng (Member # 2843) on :
 
Cool.. Thanks for your help guys... [patriot] [worship] [Big Grin]

Ill give that a try..
Any other suggestions?
 
Posted by MINGRYGT (Member # 2439) on :
 
yea.... sell me your tko. and i'll give you my TR-3650, and some cash. that is a good suggestion!! [patriot]
 
Posted by Blown Mystic with a POS 90 ranger (Member # 476) on :
 
A t56 for road racing.
an x2c motorsports TKO for drag racing.
 
Posted by WANARNM (Member # 587) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hrly01Stng:
Anyone else here have a tremic tko?? mine gets really hard to shift when it gets hot and makes funny noises... in 2nd and 5th.. any solutions???
i have a pro 5.0 shifter on..

[Confused] [Confused] [Confused]
What kind of tranny fluid do you have in the TKO?? My TKO started to get hard to shift after i aded the AMS Oil in it.. Stick with the GM Syncro mesh.. Thats the only Tranny oil that works for it. Good luck.
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Good point. Make sure you use the GM Syncromesh. Its 10-11 bucks a qt, luckily you only need 3 qts. [patriot]
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
Good luck with it, if the problems seem really bad, call them!
 




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