How to install a tremec transmission

This allows a 4-speed transmission to be installed using a stock bellhousing. Image 3: In order to install a floor shifter in a ''57 it is necessary to cut a hole in the floor. Sometimes you are lucky enough to have a hole that was cut neatly, but many times it looks like someone did it with a chain saw!

The Tremec has the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the Muncie so it is compatible with a stock Tri-Five bellhousing. The old cast iron manual transmission bellhousing is a bit archaic so we will use an all-new aluminum bellhousing.

Image 5: The Tremec transmission is a "top-loader" type transmission with the shifter base protruding out the top of the transmission case. This design gives far better shifting action than the old linkage type transmissions and is far more durable.

For a installation, the shifter base must be moved to the forward position. Remove the six bolts that hold the shifter plate to the top of the transmission case, and remove the shifter base from the transmission.

Rotate the shifter base degrees so that it is oriented toward the front. Clean the base of the shifter with a rag and apply a small amount of gasket sealer and reinstall. Image 7: The input shaft front on a temec transmission has 26 splines. Make sure to get a clutch disc that matches the splines correctly. Image 8: Our engine is going to be side mounted so the rear bell housing mounts can be eliminated.

Install the new aluminum bellhousing PIN Image 9: The center of the output shaft rear on the transmission must measure 6" up from the bottom of the frame to keep the proper driveshaft alignment and pinion angle.

Hot rodders rejoice! Well, at least those who love rowing through gears in their favorite ride. Because getting a manual transmission under your car or truck just got a whole lot easier thanks to Tremec's new TKX 5-Speed swap transmission. In the past, if you wanted an overdrive manual trans in your car, you had three options.

First, you could dig up an old T from something and make it work. The T was a great transmission, but they are getting harder to find, have limited shifter placement, and often required cutting into the trans tunnel of your car to make them fit.

The last option was the Tremec Magnum six-speed, which is an excellent, smooth-shifting trans, but it's big and nearly always requires major transmission tunnel work. The new Tremec TKX was designed from the ground up for the aftermarket.

View Cart Checkout. Proper installation, maintenance, and appropriate driving techniques will provide years of enjoyment from your new TREMEC transmission. Pre-Installation While unlikely, the transmission may be stuck between gears if the transmission was placed on end during shipment. Before installing the transmission into the vehicle, make sure that the transmission turns freely. Simply turn the input shaft by hand and attempt to shift the transmission into each gear. If you are unable to turn or shift the transmission, please contact the Modern DriveLine for further instructions.

Due to various synchronizer materials used in TREMEC transmissions, and different climates and applications, no one single fluid will work for all transmissions. The transmission should be filled through the fill plug located on the passenger side of the transmission. Proper fill level is achieved when oil reaches the fill plughole when level.

Clutch housing The clutch housing must be properly installed and aligned using a dial indicator. The centerline of the transmission must match the crankshaft, or severe damage to the transmission will occur. The clutch housing must also be perpendicular to the rear of the engine block. A maximum run-out of.

Specific dial indicating instructions should be included with your clutch housing. Clutch disc Proper clutch adjustment is necessary; usually between. Please see clutch manufactures recommendations.

An adjustable clutch cable with a solid mount at the firewall or a hydraulic system is desirable. Driveshaft It is extremely important to maintain the original driveline angle. Excessive driveline angles will cause vibrations and may damage the transmission. When installing the slip-yoke, be careful not to damage the rear-seal, as this will result in oil leakage.