Best place to purchase a TKO600 - Lateral-g Forums

Bonebuster29 · #1 10-06-2014, 05:31 PM

Im restoring my 68 Firebird and I just ordered a 550hp LS3. Im looking to buy a TKO600 with all the upgraded goodies for the conversion to the higher HP LS motor. Where is the best place to order from? Good reputation desired

**Sieg** · #2 10-06-2014, 05:41 PM

Go T56 Magnum close ratio and you won't have any regrets.

Hurst Drivelines was the vendor I used and was very pleased with their service before and after the sale.

Bonebuster29 · #3 10-06-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

Go T56 Magnum close ratio and you won't have any regrets.

Hurst Drivelines was the vendor I used and was very pleased with their service before and after the sale.

Don't want to cut the tunnel...

**Sieg** · #4 10-08-2014, 12:08 AM

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Don't want to cut the tunnel...

That was just about the easiest part of my entire install.

I can't say enough how please I am with my T56 mag 3 years later. I had a deposit down on a TKO and it would have been a huge mistake. You don't hear anybody say "I wish I would have went with the TKO instead" but on the other hand you do hear "I should or wish I would have installed the T56."

Besides the gear ratio compromises you have the high rpm shift issues that don't appear to have a guaranteed aftermarket cure.

You may not have to cut. Some do, some don't. I'd plan on it, but these cars vary so much that you just don't know until it's apart and test fit.

Ultimately it's your choice.

**Flash68** · #5 10-08-2014, 12:12 AM

If he isn't revving past 6500 rpm and beating the hell out of it, probably not an issue.

I don't always see the need for the double overdrive even though many say it's great.... even those who don't have one.

**Sieg** · #6 10-08-2014, 12:19 AM

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If he isn't revving past 6500 rpm and beating the hell out of it, probably not an issue.

I don't always see the need for the double overdrive even though many say it's great.... even those who don't have one.

3:73's with 26.5" tire and 2,100 @ 72 mph is one good reason.

Though that doesn't apply to cars that don't get driven or live on jack stands.

Bonebuster29 · #7 10-10-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sieg

That was just about the easiest part of my entire install.

I can't say enough how please I am with my T56 mag 3 years later. I had a deposit down on a TKO and it would have been a huge mistake. You don't hear anybody say "I wish I would have went with the TKO instead" but on the other hand you do hear "I should or wish I would have installed the T56."

Besides the gear ratio compromises you have the high rpm shift issues that don't appear to have a guaranteed aftermarket cure.

You may not have to cut. Some do, some don't. I'd plan on it, but these cars vary so much that you just don't know until it's apart and test fit.

Ultimately it's your choice.

This is very true! Problem is my dynamat, and heat barrier as well as the interior is already installed... Yes not a HUGE job to uninstall but the dyna mat would be a bitch.

Where is a good source to buy transmissions though? I guess a T56 isn't completely out of the question, just not sure the cost difference on the tranny and mating it with an LS3 would be...

Vegas69 · #8 10-10-2014, 05:40 PM

A tko 600 belongs in one place, a school bus. Hated mine with an absolute passion. Two different clutches, put in carbon fiber synchros, different shifter, adjusted it by cluctch air gap...

I just drove a close ratio t56 magnum. Wow, what a nice transmission.

Spend the money once and do it right. Did I tell you how much I hated my tko 600.

**Sieg** · #9 10-11-2014, 01:15 AM

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This is very true! Problem is my dynamat, and heat barrier as well as the interior is already installed... Yes not a HUGE job to uninstall but the dyna mat would be a bitch.

Where is a good source to buy transmissions though? I guess a T56 isn't completely out of the question, just not sure the cost difference on the tranny and mating it with an LS3 would be...

If it was easy it wouldn't be worth it.

Hurst Drivelines was exceptional for my purchase. APT.....I did business with them on a shifter, NO way would trust them with a trans deal.

Regarding cost......after you drive it 3K miles you won't care........and I'll guarantee the difference is much less than buying and installing a TKO and then taking it out and installing a T56.

**SilverOverdrives** · #10 10-23-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonebuster29

Im restoring my 68 Firebird and I just ordered a 550hp LS3. Im looking to buy a TKO600 with all the upgraded goodies for the conversion to the higher HP LS motor. Where is the best place to order from? Good reputation desired

We have both kits in stock for fast shipping with no deposit required to order.

With 500+ LS power, I'd go T56 Magnum for sure and they're not that much more compared to a modified TKO. Unless you're using shorter subframe mounts, tunnel mods shouldn't be required.

Jeff