Fox Body Mustang 🐎 - Tremec TKX install, PROBLEMS, SOLUTIONS, and REVIEW

TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Manual Transmission - ( Came from Summit Racing )
Tremec TKO/TKO Aluminum Bellhousing – TCEP8639 ( Got this on Amazon )
RAM Clutches PowerGrip Clutch Kit – 98794T ( Came from LMR )
RAM Clutch Pilot Bearing ( I didn't use this, just used the one that was there, it had about 3,000 miles on it.)
Ford Performance Pressure Plate Bolt & Dowell Kit 10.5″ (Didn't use this either, just reused what was there.)
Stifflers Crossmember Kit - ( Bought at Foxtoberfest from Stifflers )
Stifflers Crossmember Install Kit - ( Got from Summit )
Energy Suspension Polyurethane Transmission Mount - ( Summit )
FORD PERFORMANCE ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT 31 SPLINE - ( Summit )
(4) 7/16x14 2" bolts for transmission to Bell Housing

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#tkx 5 speed transmission

[damonrice]

Nice install. I HAVE A TKX IN MY 86 COUPE. IT does that sometimes also for reverse. But i still love it. Im in the process of doing a wedge for my shifter, to get mines over to the left a little.

[fiveohn]

McLeod RST or RXT twin disc will feel like an import. Best purchase ever.

[lsonechevelle]

I know this is about a year old but many don't know this, reverse is not synchronized and the tkx manual does say to put into 1st before reverse to prevent grinding.

[jagco]

I'm installing 1 as well. on chevy motor sbc motor. problem I having so far the throw bearing sizes. I have to change the pressure plate the fingers to stall.

[williamlane]

Put a hydraulic clutch setup in there from Anderson Ford Motorsports or Silver Sport Transmissions to eliminate the cable. The shifter stupid is straight up on a TKX to where the T5 has a lean towards the driver 5 degrees

[chrisdogmlb]

Maybe you did it off camera, but check your pinion angle from the trans output to the driveshaft flange and make sure they are in spec. Possibly could cause vibrations when driving. There should be shims from the energy suspension mount to change the tranny angle. Also 4th then into reverse works too. Reverse is not synchronized. Your angle of your widebands might be too low relative to horizontal, causing them to collect moisture as exhaust flows by, which can foul them. Can’t tell from camera though. You’ll enjoy the TKX!

[flipflopsgarage]

Everyone I know has ran into issues with the aftermarket bellhousing. Biggest one I've see is run out on the crank centerline. More than 5 thou out and you can get the reverse grind. I ended up going with the adapter for the stock bell.

[FM-ecov]

Do you happen to know how far offset your driveline is? I’m going to be really close to the passenger tunnel. Can you measure the distance from the shifter stick to the passenger cover opening?

[mikelaumaillier]

Thanks for posting. Enjoyed the review. You have a nice car 🙂. In the process of installing a TKX in my Barracuda. Ordered the complete kit from SST. It's replacing the original A230 three speed. Best Regards - Mike

[jimmyRS]

Thanks for the video, I may have missed it but what rear end gear are you running with the TKX 287 1st gear?

[moonshinedrinker]

Are you making the shifter spacers by any chance? Thanks, Dave

[comatosemeat]

Did you get the 10 spline? What ratio?

[firstnamelastname]

Have to send my new tkx back this month, 4th doesn’t work 😢