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**Matt@BOS** · #**451** 04-25-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 67XR7

not to rub it in but a TKO would have been a Waaay easier fit! just say'n

No worries. I'd rather complain about my TR6060 than toss in a TKO lol. The way I have the drivetrain positioned and pedals set, it would be hard to reach the shifter on the TKO. Oh and I plan on some shifts at close to 8k rpm. I don't think TKOs are good at that.

**Flash68** · #**452** 04-25-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67XR7

not to rub it in but a TKO would have been a Waaay easier fit! just say'n

The TKO is not the trans you hook up to that motor. That lesson has been learned by many already.

67XR7 · #**453** 04-26-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

No worries. I'd rather complain about my TR6060 than toss in a TKO lol. The way I have the drivetrain positioned and pedals set, it would be hard to reach the shifter on the TKO. Oh and I plan on some shifts at close to 8k rpm. I don't think TKOs are good at that.

For some reason I was thinking you were installing the stock tranny, that Mt82 or whatever it is. After about 2003 I havent been able to keep track of what POS ford has been using for a gear box.

**Matt@BOS** · #**454** 04-26-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 67XR7

For some reason I was thinking you were installing the stock tranny, that Mt82 or whatever it is. After about 2003 I havent been able to keep track of what POS ford has been using for a gear box.

The MT82 seems to garner a lot of horror stories around the internet. Generally I tend to think most reported issues are blown out of proportion since, well... we're talking about issues reported on the internet. However, I've also learned that I'm good at blowing things up, and the TR6060 has worked perfectly in my Shelby, so it seemed like a logical choice, not to mention the fact that I had one sitting on a pallet.

**Matt@BOS** · #**455** 04-26-2013, 07:38 PM

must... not... buy:

Ah, who am I kidding, I still need to purchase a gazillion other parts, and I know there won't be any "leftover" money for this. But maybe...

Ron in SoCal · #**456** 04-26-2013, 07:55 PM

Rhetorical question: how many ITB intakes can you fit on your shelf Matt

Track Junky · #**457** 04-26-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

Awesome choice. Motor looks right at home.

Rols574 · #**458** 04-27-2013, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

The TKO is not the trans you hook up to that motor. That lesson has been learned by many already.

I'd like to hear more about this

57hemicuda · #**459** 04-27-2013, 06:18 AM

Its funny, I terrorized that TKO in my Mustang with no problems, even behind the 700hp LS7 it never gave me any issues. The only thing I noticed is when it was extremely hot (VIR on a 110 degree day hot) you had to be sure to make positive shifts especially in 3rd gear. As long as you knew that, it worked great, I think with some sort of cooler even that wouldn't be an issue.

67XR7 · #**460** 04-27-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

must... not... buy:

Ah, who am I kidding, I still need to purchase a gazillion other parts, and I know there won't be any "leftover" money for this. But maybe...

left over money?
"TR6060 has worked perfectly in my Shelby, so it seemed like a logical choice, not to mention the fact that I had one sitting on a pallet."
coming from the guy who just also happens to have a Shelby and 6 spd transmissions just laying around

BUY IT! LOL