[QUOTE=Flash68;229056]The magnum sounds like a great trans, but not everyone is gonna justify that premium for it yet. I have the TKO and am not concerned about the 4th/5th gears, but the short 1st gear... would have liked the T56 1st gear ratio but what's done is done.

What is it about the TKO600 gearset you don't like? I am looking at getting that for my car and would love some feedback from the field so to speak.
Thanks

[QUOTE=70rs;229078]well I don't have enuf seat time yet and should get some more in 2-3 weeks, but in theory the short first gear of the TKO is not ideal with a high horsepower car compared to the T56.

I should have real seat time and comments soon.... but it is a very good and affordable overdrive tranny that will handle a ton of power, there's no doubt about that.

so i am looking at both of these options for my 68 firebird... how much are these new and who can I call about ordering them?

Through Hust (link above) the 5 speed kits start about 2200.00 and the 6 speed Magnum kits start about 2900.00. But you should go look and see all of the options there are and what is and is NOT included.:thumbsup:

I just got my T-56 Magnum from Hurst Drivelines and ended up going with a RAM Clutch setup.

The service from Hurst was great and I got the trans within about a week, they were one of the few that had any 2.66-1st / 0.63-6th setups available.

I may have a t56 magnum available. PM me if interested.