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Old 10-21-2017, 03:21 PM
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Default Road race quicker shifting transmission, Blueprint TKO 500 or new T56 Magnum

Next year's project is to address the clunky downshift characteristics of the TKO 500

I was thinking of the T56 Magnum. I don't really care about the extra 50 lbs, and know there will be significant tunnel mods to get it to be in the right place because of my lowered suspension.

I am also at 600lb/ft of torque with the recent engine change

So trans tunnel mods, change the console, hydraulic internal clutch vs external slave.
Advantages = one more gear and a little closer gear ratios. From what I have been reading much smoother shifting than the stock TKO's


Blueprinting the TKO 500, means I have pretty much the same set up, if I can get it shifting smoother and quicker.
Disadvantages; external slave with shift fork, wider gear separation, one less gear for spirited road driving.
Advantages; no tunnel mods

So have any of you wrestled with this or had your TKO blue printed? What were the results?

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